Which Way Home?
There are many things in life that are confusing; taxes, relationships, driving in Asia. “Home” doesn’t feel like it should...
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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...
An Alternative Ramadan
Thirst. The thirst. It’s the thirst that gets you. I reckon I could go for days without food, as long...
Indonesia Visa Overstay Fine Rises Sharply
Make sure to get your visa documentation in order as soon as possible because Indonesia has significantly raised the daily...
Beware of Instagram Groomers
Young Children love Instagram. So do predatory pedophiles. Instagram is hugely popular with children and teenagers, making it a favourite...
Studying in the Netherlands: What is so Fun about It?
Studying abroad has always been my dream; it would expand my knowledge and experience. After I had finished my Bachelor’s...