The word macet may not mean anything to you and me but for an expat or an Indonesian living in Jakarta, that word is tied to frustration, stress, inconvenience, hopelessness…or get me out of here! During my three-week stay in Jakarta, I did not walk on the sidewalks of Jakarta or take the public ... Read More about Jakarta, The City with the Worst Traffic in the World
Bandung: The Shopping Mecca of Indonesia
You may not think you are a shopaholic, but when you’re in Bandung, it’s hard not to get caught up in the appeal of the city. Tourists from all over Indonesia and from neighboring countries, especially from Singapore and Malaysia flock to Bandung for only one thing – shopping. Bandung, known as ... Read More about Bandung: The Shopping Mecca of Indonesia
Tropical Fruits in Jakarta Indonesia
Java’s fertile volcanic soil is able to produce a variety fruits for local consumption. Which is impressive considering there are over 140 million people on the island. In Jakarta's supermarkets when I saw fruit names like snake fruit and dragon fruit, I began to wonder if there were any other ... Read More about Tropical Fruits in Jakarta Indonesia
Sundanese Cuisine in Jakarta Indonesia
Indonesia is vast! According to Economist, Indonesia has 13,466 islands, 360 ethnic groups and 719 languages. Bahasa Indonesia is the official language. The largest city and the capital city is Jakarta, located in the island of Java, the most populous island in Indonesia. The largest ethnic ... Read More about Sundanese Cuisine in Jakarta Indonesia
Living the Expat Life in Jakarta for 3 Weeks
Every expat family in Jakarta has at least one domestic maid and a driver. Some have guards, pool cleaners, gardeners, nannies, cleaners and more. While visiting my sister and family for three weeks, I had a taste of the expat life in Jakarta Indonesia. My sister had a choice of staying either at ... Read More about Living the Expat Life in Jakarta for 3 Weeks
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