Electricity in Indonesia is 220 volts AC and 50 Hz cycle power. While your 110 volt appliances from your home country will work with a transformer and plug adapter, you may not be able to service them or get spare … Continue reading →
Indonesia, a country of around 250 million people in South East Asia, is abundant in natural beauty; soaring volcanoes, spectacular rice terraces, and some of the best diving in the world. Aside from the odd location in Bali and Java, … Continue reading →
As we have reached the month of August, you may notice many festivities revolves around Indonesia’s Independence Day and the country’s rich and vibrant culture. So… let’s talk about what to do on Indonesian Independence Day celebration, and how to be … Continue reading →
After your arrival in Jakarta, you and your family will be spending an enormous amount of energy trying to set up your new lives. The immediate tasks include: getting settled into your job, finding ahouse/apartment, getting your kids enrolled in … Continue reading →
The diversity and sophistication of Indonesia’s culture may lead tourists to confusion. Sometimes partial experiences and judgments beget stereotypes, ones that may inhibit you to understand and appreciate a certain nation. Read more for common stereotypes all Indonesians hate. Indonesians … Continue reading →
As a country with 16.5 million Christians and 6.9 million Roman Catholics, Christmas in Indonesia is celebrated with traditions that are very different in various regions. In areas with large Christian / Catholic populations, Christmas celebrations are characterized by special … Continue reading →
Indonesia is a nice country with many beautiful views and natures. Living in Indonesia could be the good news for some people. However, it could also be a bad news for other people. Living in Indonesia means get the new … Continue reading →
If you decide live in Indonesia, you have to consider the cost of living. Cost of living means the average cost you have to spend for foods, sanitary, houses, and etc. in daily. And of course the perspective of expensive … Continue reading →
According to Government Regulation on Wages (Peraturan Pemerintah No 78, 2015 Tentang Pengupahan), the governor of each province in Indonesia must publish the Regional Minimum Wage (UMP – Upah Minimum Propinsi) for their region by November 1st for the following … Continue reading →
As parents, the medical needs of our children are often our number one concern. For expat parents newly arrived, the question of obtaining vaccination for children in Indonesia is one that often comes up. Thankfully, this article will explain when … Continue reading →