brittdoo
Dutch expat in Indonesia
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Dutch
Lives in Jakarta
Speaks English, Dutch
Registration: 13 January 2012
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general election in july and its affects?. by rblackmuir
Hi everyone I have been told by my potential employer that things might be a bit unstable in jakarta till the elections are over in mid july ? Any ideas what they are on about as I have not read anything online ? I am due to apply for my Kitas ...
There is no sign of instability as far as I know, and I am quite sure I would know if there would be any. Only July 9th, the election day, is a day off, which is only a positive thing :) Read More
Sim card / satellite cable tv / Indian food by SamIndo
Hi, I am new and yet to enter to Indonesia - Jakarta for business visit for 3 months. My work/Business place is in central . 1.I would like to know Is there India restaurants, or hawker center where we get India food , what will be the cost in ...
I just remember there is an indian food delivery called Anjali Cafe: cafeanjali.com Their food is pretty good and very affordable (but they only deliver in Kuningan area I think) Read More
Sim card / satellite cable tv / Indian food by SamIndo
Hi, I am new and yet to enter to Indonesia - Jakarta for business visit for 3 months. My work/Business place is in central . 1.I would like to know Is there India restaurants, or hawker center where we get India food , what will be the cost in ...
Simcard: I would go with Telkomsel. You can have prepaid "Simpati" simcard, you can buy them at many places and just ask the shop keeper to install and make it work (free service). For data services (telkomsel), just type *363# and choose ... Read More
Food in Jakarta by selmap
Hi everyone, I'm moving to Jakarta at the end of the year and I'm excited but at the same time I'm a bit worried about the food over there. It normally takes me a while for my stomach to adjust to different foods - any recommendations for safe ...
Food in most restaurants in decent malls is quite safe, however, I have heard quite some stories of people who got light food poisoning or diarrhea after eating in restaurants that are considered 'clean'. But personally, I do not have much ... Read More
furniture in Jakarta by balzac
Hi everyone! I'm moving from Singapore to Jakarta in a few month's time. We are going to get an unfurnished place in Kemang. Just wondering if anyone can advise me on buying lighting and other things, should i get it in singapore or wait to buy it ...
Ohhh you mean light bulbs like this http://www.perez-rubio.com/images/Iconic-incandescent-bulb.jpg ? Will tell you if I find them :-) But I normally buy CFL, the low-energy ones... Read More
furniture in Jakarta by balzac
Hi everyone! I'm moving from Singapore to Jakarta in a few month's time. We are going to get an unfurnished place in Kemang. Just wondering if anyone can advise me on buying lighting and other things, should i get it in singapore or wait to buy it ...
Anyone know where to buy this Thomas Edison light bulbs in Indonesia?Thomas Edison light bulbs?? Read More
getting married to a local by Indoboundchick
Hi there, So on top of moving to Bali in July to live with my partner. we are now engaged... as all of this is very new to us we have no idea which way to turn now please HELP! :) we have plans to have a Hindu wedding but I also would like to have ...
And don't forget to arrange a pre-nuptial agreement BEFORE you get married. Will make it way easier to own property for your Indonesian partner (because foreigners are not allowed to own property in Indonesia). You can read more about this on ... Read More
furniture in Jakarta by balzac
Hi everyone! I'm moving from Singapore to Jakarta in a few month's time. We are going to get an unfurnished place in Kemang. Just wondering if anyone can advise me on buying lighting and other things, should i get it in singapore or wait to buy it ...
You can find local teak furniture at Ciputat Raya or maybe at Plaza Mebel (Jalan Fatmawati)-> see my blog Living World in Tangerang might be a good option for lighting and other stuff for your new home... Btw, there are also some furniture shops ... Read More
Accomodation Search in Jakarta near Summitmas Building - Sudirman by shahidmoten
Hi: I am from Karachi and looking for accomodation near by Sudirman. Please suggest the better places. Further, where I found some Pakistani food in Jakarta. Thanks
How about Taman Rasuna Apartments? You'll find many people from India and Pakistan there and there's an Indian / Pakistani restaurant at Pasar Festival. You can read more about Taman Rasuna and the restaurant on my blog: ... Read More
LOOKING FOR WORK IN JAKARTA by balibule
SALES BACKGROUND IN PROPERTY BALI-NOW HERE IN JKT ANY ONE PLS SMS CALL 081 8358715
Do you speak bahasa indonesia?? Read More
Internship Indonesia by valerie.mout
Hi Everybody, Currently envolved in a Master Degree in Marketing and Sales, I am looking for a 5 months internship (from february 2012 to July 2012). So if you know someone who could be interested, please feel free to contact me! :)
I did my internship in Jakarta in 2010 (and now I'm living there!). An unforgettable experience! How to find an internship? You can try to find an internship agency in your home country (they can also help you with the visa, contract, ... Read More
living in jakarta by venkat52
I got an offer from a school to work as a mathematics teacher for two years contract at a pay of US$4000. free accommodation provided and tax free pay. i like to know whether this pay is ok to live in jakarta and i can save around US$2000 per month. ...
Wait... you're talking about 4000USD a month and you want to know whether it's enough? Or do I get it wrong? Maybe you mean 4000USD a year?! :-) Anyway.... about food expenses: You can cook yourself a nice vegetarian meal for around 10.000 rupiah ... Read More
Getting indonesia long stay visa by maulana
Would like to take my son to study in Indonesia for 2years how to get sponsor and visa ,can I buy property in Indonesia being an Australian citizen.
Very interesting discussion, but I wonder if Maulana is still interested? Because there is no response from her... Read More
Jakarta: what do u like / hate about Jakarta? by brittdoo
Hi everyone, I am writing a blog about Jakarta life and would like to ask you guys a question for one of my next posts (want to make a list of things other people say about Jakarta): What do you like and what do you hate about Jakarta? Really ...
Sorry for not being clear, It's like a questionnaire :-) Of course I have (and write about) my own opinion, but I want to make a list of things that other people like or don't like and give my own comments. That's why I'm collection data from other ... Read More
is there anyone in jakarta? by GuestPoster356
hello, my name is mitha, i am currently living in jakarta and sometimes in Bali. i love traveling a lot and would like to know what you guys think about my country after staying here for awhile.. anyway, feel free to ask about anything to me, ...
Thank you! Fijn weekend! Cheers, Britt Read More