Expatriation
Standing on the edge of the highway I held a sign that said “London”. It was cold, early spring, and...
expat life
Lynn Fraser Calls You for a Great Western Vibe at The Well Belitung
Lynn Fraser, the owner of The Well Belitung, fell in love with the island at the first sight. She is...
Expat in Surabaya – Indonesia the Tenth Year
“Everyone is good at the honeymoon.” Have you ever heard of that? Recently some friends in the states moved to...
Brittany Haney and Her New Life at JIS
After years of living in China and Cambodia; eventually, Brittany chose to continue her new work life in Jakarta. Today,...
Be a Home Barista Through One Push of a Button with Nespresso Indonesia
“Everyone drinks coffee at different times. My perfect day enjoying a Nespresso cuppa is after lunch because it suits the...
MERUSAKA Nusa Dua – Bali, a Beachfront Sanctuary Rich in Balinese Allure
“MERUSAKA Nusa Dua is a wonderful beach resort with great facilities for a relaxing holiday. It is, without a doubt,...
Your Home Awaits You at Anandamaya Residences
Finding the right home in Jakarta can take a lot of effort – whether you are new or have been...
Personal Investment ‘a Minefield’
Most of us lucky enough to grow up in relative comfort, safety, and security probably failed to give much thought...
Attending school in Indonesia
While relocating internationally can be an exciting adventure, it can also be overwhelming for families, and the list of things...
Jakarta Bintangs Australian Football Club
The Jakarta Bintangs was formed in 1995 with the objective to provide a football outlet to the many Australians living...
Juggling Life and Staying Fit in Bali
We’re living the dream, right? Who wouldn’t be happy living in the nature of this gorgeous island? And everywhere you...
Rough Street Crime
Going off the straight and narrow can be costly in Jakarta, as Daniel Pope recounts. The last time I was...
Massimo Sacco is a Chef Magician
Massimo Italian Restaurant has been a crowd favourite for both expats and Indonesians whenever in Bali. We chatted with its...
The Expat Life: Changing Times Mean Changing Expectations
Growing up, I never expected I would become an expatriate. I always assumed that like most people, I would graduate,...
Book Review: The Bard, the Bad and the Ugly
Kenneth Yeung reviews a poet’s prosaic recollection of expat life in Jakarta. In 2013, a 53-year-old, divorced New Zealand man...
Dive into Bunaken with Ed Regeer and Shu Ming Cheung
Ed Regeer and Shu Ming Cheung have found themselves settling by the exotic seas around Southeast Asia. Nowadays, they can...
Education, Family and Career Switch – Let’s Meet Nick Biblis
Indonesia may have been the first overseas country for Nick Biblis to resettle in, but he admits the country has...
Filling the Void: How to Cope Missing Your Family While Overseas
Being apart from family is one of the hardest things about being an expat. Everytime you miss a birthday, a...
Expats? Cultural Confusion – Adapting and Accepting
You have moved to a new country, unpacked your boxes, decorated your new home, and then, when everything is set...
Expat Insider 2021 Survey: COVID-19 Impacting Expat Life
InterNations, the world’s largest expat community with around 4 million members, has published its Expat Insider survey including more than...
Expat Insider 2021 Survey: Indonesia Ranks 31st for Living Abroad
InterNations, the world’s largest expat community with around 4 million members, has published its Expat Insider survey involving more than...