Singapore Closes Borders
All temporary guests without residency in Singapore will not be permitted to enter or travel through the country starting from...
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Additional 20 March 2020 Travel Measures
According to the circular letter of the Directorate General of Immigration within the Ministry of Law and Human Rights to...
Indonesia’s New Travel Measures As Per 20 March 2020
The Indonesian government has decided to instill new policies relating to people crossing from and to Indonesia, in regards to...
The Investor KITAS in Indonesia: Everything You Need to Know!
One of the most off-putting things about obtaining a visa in Indonesia is the cost of the work permit –...
Venturesome Visa Vacations
I recently had the pleasure of setting sail from Soekarno-Hatta international airport on that most familiar of missions; the Singapore...
A New Chapter: Indonesians Bridging Ties to the U.S.
Although Indonesian migration to the United States is lower than U.S. bound immigration from other parts of Asia, the Indonesian...
Charming Nest for Sale – Beware of Bad Eggs
My wife saw an online advert for a joglo. The traditional peak-top Javanese homes are rare in East Java, so...
A Fresh Guide to Starting a Business in Indonesia in 2020
To improve the investment climate, the government has recently implemented more business-friendly policies. It is now much easier and more...
Dubious Dwellings
If you pay US$100 (Rp1.4 million) for a room at a luxurious hotel (or more likely your company does), you...
Lively Indonesia Expat Mixer Accompanied by Ladies Night at McGettigans
McGettigans Kuningan injected a dose of liveliness into the second Indonesia Expat Mixer event this year, offering a delightful atmosphere...
Normal Service will not be Resumed
If you’re a French, Russian, Japanese, Singaporean, American, British, German or Middle East citizen in Indonesia, then lucky you. Most...
Top Grocery Shopping Store in Jakarta
Best supermarkets, Grocery stores in Jakarta Grocery shopping is either a horrendous errand or a therapeutic activity. It tends to...
Snakes are Out in Bali! Stay Calm and Follow Ron Lilley’ Advice
Poisonous Snakes are Out in Bali! Stay Calm and Follow Ron Lilley’s Advice Ron Lilley is, indisputably, the snake specialist...
Yours Lovingly
In the past, in an age of corner shops and pubs, it was enough to give your loved one a...
Finding a True Relationship on Online Dating Apps: Is It Really Possible?
Online dating applications have been catching the attention of people who are looking to find the future father or mother...
I Love Footpaths
For many, Jakarta is a city of kampung, and in the kampung, roads quickly become winding, one-lane tracks, with a...
Opposites Attract: Mixed Couples Share Their Insights on Love and Diversity
Two people from diverse cultural backgrounds uniting in a lifetime partnership isn’t merely a recent trend. If you think about...
Eight Places to Spend a very Unusual Valentine’ Day in Bali
Love is all we need, with or without romantic dinners! Where else but Bali would you want to be to...
Top 6 Dentists in the Jakarta Area
Best Dentists in the Jakarta Area. Are you having a toothache? Or do you want to beautify your teeth? Make...
Fire and Flood
This bule went home for Christmas. I was aware bushfires were burning in Australia and I was, in a slightly...
New to Jakarta? Look for a doctor!
You and your family might be in good health, but in general everyone needs some medical input at some point...