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...
Outreach
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...
The Supernatural Beings of Indonesia
Supernatural beings – namely ghosts and spirits – are a commonly discussed topic in Asia, with myths and stories revolving...
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....
Lost in the Supermarket
Fastidious shoppers may prefer the rarified aisles of fancy expat supermarkets, but spare a thought for the city’s traditional markets....
The Eight Best Jobs for an Expat in Bali
Bali is considered a dream holiday destination, and some visitors quickly move on from being a tourist to an expat,...
Getting to Know You Shouldn?t be so Difficult
Australia is so close that passengers just have time for a snack and a snooze on a two-hour-30-minute flight to...
Jakarta: Pick of the Perils
JAKARTA is not a dangerous city. That sinking feeling you get when arriving here isn’t a sensation of dread, it’s...
Beware of Interpol Impersonators
If you get stopped by the cops in Indonesia, make sure they’re not phonies. Two Iranian nationals have been handed...
Beyond Conversation
It’s March 10, 1876 in Boston. Alexander Graham Bell is seated before his newly invented telephone. Surrounded by hushed witnesses,...
Mad as Hell? Someone’ Listening
Expats that have been angered by bad bureaucracy are often tempted to cut their losses and move on. They might...