New Bule in Town
I’m a new arrival in the least-known major city in the world, the capital of the least-known major country in...
Outreach
Smoke and Mirrors
It’s been a rough old time for the world’s rainforests of late. Over in Brazil, discount store autocrat Jair Bolsonaro...
Purchasing Land in Bali? Know What You Are Buying
Buying land in Bali is a dream for many. However, acquiring property is not as easy as you’d like to...
Prohibition of Alcohol in Tangerang and Bogor
Several regions in Indonesia have tightened the circulation of alcohol in their respective regions by issuing regional regulations that give...
Unreal Estate: House Hunting Hazards
Planning to stay awhile so looking to buy or rent? Don’t rush to cancel the temporary hotel stay just yet....
Let the Sellers Beware
Imagine you’re selling your house without using the services of a real estate agent. What could possibly go wrong? Plenty....
Come Hell or High Water
The wet season will soon be upon us unless climate change has already pushed Indonesia over the edge into a...
Top 10 Unusual Buildings in Indonesia
From giant animals to a giant camera, Kenneth Yeung observes some of Indonesia’s most unique buildings. 1. Chicken Church Local...
Scammed by a GoJek driver
Just to explain, I am a 32-year-old, British expat, teaching Elementary at an international school in Jakarta and I have...
Come and Join Boot Scootin’ Ball
The American Women’s Association of Indonesia invited members of its organization and Jakarta society to enjoy a festive evening of...
2019 Clean Up Jakarta Day: Tackling the Capital City’ Prolonged Waste Crisis
Indonesia Expat hosted Clean Up Jakarta Day, with activities across numerous locations around the city on 25th August. Clean Up...
You’ve Decided to Become an Expat in Bali ? Where to Start?
Bali attracts people who are at a crossroads in their lives, who want to escape something, or relocate to better...
Which Way Home?
There are many things in life that are confusing; taxes, relationships, driving in Asia. “Home” doesn’t feel like it should...
Registering a VAT-liable Company in Indonesia
Value-added tax (VAT) applies to certain goods and services sold in Indonesia. When should you register as a VAT-liable company...
A Guide to Afterschool Activities in Jakarta
The most successful students are never the ones who limit themselves to studying in classrooms. Many students need more than...
Wheel Meat Again
“Give a man a fish and feed him for a day. Teach him to fish and feed him for a...
Java Spirits
In Indonesia’s colonial period, alcohol was nothing new. When Raffles invited the local Muslim officials to drink wine with him,...
Why are We More Prone to Making Bad Property Investments in Bali?
The locals in Bali sometimes joke about “Banyak Libur” – in other words, many holidays. How come staying in Bali...
2019 Salary Expectations in Indonesia
What kind of salary can jobseekers expect in Indonesia this year? Here, you’ll find information to give both managers and...
Bringing the Community Together: Indonesia Expat Mixer July
The atmosphere was electric as the attendees filled the pave at Fat Shogun for the fifth Indonesia Expat Mixer on...
Can a Foreigner Buy Property in Indonesia?
Buying property is one of the most common ways for Indonesians to protect and increase the value of their assets....