Learning Indonesian
Have you mastered the Indonesian language? Or did you give up? When I first came here as a teacher about...
Outreach
Let’s Buy Australian Premium Baby and Mother Formula Ranges, Only at Austrazone
Are you having a vacation in Indonesia but forgot to bring your kids’ formula? Don’t worry! As an expat, do...
How to Make an International Driver’s License in Bali, Indonesia
The Indonesian National Police has the authority to issue international driver’s licenses that are valid in the 92 countries that...
The American Club: Aid to a Wholesome Lifestyle
When we talk about sports clubs, it is identical to swimming pools, a place where people with the same passion...
How to Report Foreigners Committing Crimes and Visa Violations
With a seeming increase of videos on social media showing foreigners doing things that upset and offend locals and residents...
Applying for Pre-Investment Visit Visa in Indonesia
A pre-Investment visa is a type of short-term visit visa that can be used to conduct field surveys and/or feasibility...
Be My Valentine
Lonely in a foreign country? I was. When I was hired by Cita Hati Sekolah in Surabaya thirteen years ago,...
The Greatest Love(s) of All
Turn on the radio or switch on the television set and it is fairly certain that within a couple of...
Visitor Visa and Extension Applicable on the Molina Immigration Website
Foreigners can apply for an extension of their eVoA and for a visa for tourism and pre-Investment at molina.imigrasi.go.id, a...
Issuing a Second Home Visa at Bali Airport
Foreigners can collect their second home visa at a number of international airports, including at I Gusti Ngurah Rai Airport...
Indonesian Citizens Defraud Saudi Arabia Princess Out of Rp505 Billion
A daughter of the King of Saudi Arabia, Lolwah Binti Muhammed Bin Abdullah Al Saud, has fallen victim to fraud...
New Year’s Resolution: The Journey Inside
Are we in need of a New Year’s resolution? Yes, because at the end of the year, we need something...
Covid, the Blessings in Disguise
But what a disguise! COVID has been one of the most deadly plagues to ever hit the world, killing millions...
Indonesia to Introduce a Golden Visa Targeting Talented Foreigners
A Golden Visa, which is a version of the Second Home Visa, is intended to be a new breakthrough in...
Fanning the Flames of Fame
It wasn’t exactly Beatlemania, but when I came to Indonesia twenty years ago, I had a taste of fame. Or...
Expatriation
Standing on the edge of the highway I held a sign that said “London”. It was cold, early spring, and...
Second Home Visa Announced, Retirees Can Remain
Minister of Law and Human Rights Yasonna H. Laoly has officially announced the implementation of the Second Home Visa policy...
Indonesia’s Foreign Retirees: Indonesia Isn’t Our Second Home
Indonesia has a certain “magic” that manages to draw in many citizens from around the world to call this tropic...
Top Unusual Traditions You Can Only Find in Indonesia
Besides its breathtaking nature, like beaches, mountains, and historical sites, Indonesia is also well-known for its richness of cultural traditions....
Makan Bajamba, Minangnese Dining Tradition
Almost all regions have a communal dining tradition in Indonesia, including West Sumatra. For Minangnese people living in West Sumatra,...
Beat the Bulge and Enjoy Holiday Foods, Guilt-Free!
Here’s to a New Year, and a New YOU! 2023 is just around the corner. Happy December! That time of...