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We had a Birthday 14 years old

We launched on Sept. 1, 1997 ... 14 years of helping expats ease their transition to life in Indonesia!

Are you too busy to surf the site often to find out what new articles on living in Indonesia have been posted? Bookmark this page and come back to see what's new ... it's all here!

Business Opportunities in Indonesia - franchise

Looking for a new dining experience and want to tantalize your tastes buds with new cuisine? Check out the Jakarta Restaurants page!

What's it all about? Celebrating Chinese New Year in Indonesia. 01/23/2012

Thanks to Grace Methodist Church for sharing information on their English Worship Services in Jakarta. 01/22/2012

Download the New Immigration law - in Bahasa Indonesia

Looking for a new residence in Jakarta? Contact Jakarta Real Estate Solutions to help you find a new home in Jakarta and enhance your experience and time in Indonesia by being there for you even after the lease is signed. 1/10/2012

Congratulations to Hariom's Tailor on the opening of their new location on Jl. Panglima Polim Jaya! 12/14/2011

Welcome to our newest sponsor, MindChamps Preschool, offering a great education for your young children! 01/05/2012

Our thanks to Monika Sugiarto for sharing her article on 13 Tips on Public Speaking. 12/05/2011

Are you looking for a unique activity during your next holiday? Try Kuta Horses Lombok and enjoy a horseback ride down a deserted beach or through the primitive forests, rice paddies, and tobacco fields of beautiful Lombok island. 11/29/2011

We've gathered together information on Optometrist, Ophthalmologist or Opticians and Eye Care in Indonesia, for the community! 11/29/2011

The Asian Sports Academy has spent the past 10 years working with international donors to deliver education combined with team sports, such as Soccer, Basketball and Volleyball. Visit their site to learn more! 11/29/2011

We are always trying to update ALL of our community organization information pages. If you are a member of a community organization in Jakarta, can we ask your help to check the listings for the groups you belong to, to see if our contact information should be updated. If so, please write to us with the changes.

If you are just moving to Indonesia and want to decorate your home or if you're looking for new design ideas and inspirations, stop by Antik Cantik and see their great selections of fabrics and furnishings! 11/28/2011

Is this going to be your first Christmas in Indonesia ... see how it's celebrated by the expatriate community - Christmas in Indonesia. 11/27/2011

A world of delicious French Bistro cuisine awaits guests at Coquelicot le Bistro. The menu features homemade terrine de foie gras, navarrin d’agneau (marinated lamb in a white wine sauce) as well as dory and salmon papillottes and much more. Try it soon! 11/27/2011

Did you know .. that members of the Organizing Committee spend time EVERY day of the year updating information on this site! But we can't catch everything, so if you see something in one of the articles which you know is out of date, please alert us to the fact ... we appreciate the input!

Offering a full range of optician and eyewear services in Jakarta, visit Paris Miki Optical for world-class standard eyewear services. 11/23/2011

FEEDBACK PLEASE ... this site is peppered with contact us links as we really are interested in your feedback. If there is something you'd like to see added, or something you have to say that can help us in future developments of the Living in Indonesia web site ... we'd love to hear from you!

Looking for some good 'ol American Bistro cooking in Jakarta? Look no further than Tin Pan Alley ... a definite "must try" for those who enjoy distinctive American cuisine. 11/20/2011

Thanks to East West Physiotherapy for sharing an article on Physiotherapy Services & Physiotherapists in Indonesia with the community. 10/18/2011

If you're looking for help with retirement planning, UK pensions, portfolio management, or school/university fees planning ... look no further than Highgrove Consulting, providing financial planning services in Southeast Asia. 11/12/2011

Living in Indonesia Expat Forum - Post questions to the expat community in an open form.

A total experience of luxury .... in a stay at the Kayumanis Private Villa and Spa, offering privacy and comfort on the Island of the Gods! 11/12/2011

In the light of increasing inquiries for information on expatriate communities Outside Jakarta, we continue to gather more information for visitors to this site. If you live in a city outside Jakarta, consider contacting us about expat living your town so that we can share your insights with future expatriate residents. They'll sincerely appreciate your help!

Welcome to new sponsor CarMall.Com - a comprehensive source of information on the automotive industry in Indonesia. 11/12/2011

We've just added information on a new English church service in Semarang at Gereja Bethel Semarang. 11/11/2011

Welcome to new sponsor Universal Fashion Tailors, offering personalized tailoring services for all your clothing needs. 11/9/2011

You're invited .. to the Smokin' Joe's Halloween Party on Friday, October 28th ... !!10/24/2011

Learn more about how Halloween is celebrated in Indonesia by the expatriate community. 10/24/2011

Welcome to our new sponsor, SSEK law firm, which provides a wide range of legal services to help you do business in Indonesia. 10/8/2011

Our thanks to Brian for sharing information on the City Tower International Service - protestant services in Jakarta, held in English. 10/7/2011

Visit Tapas Movida, for a chance to experience Spanish cuisine and wines in Jakarta and a memorable evening with colleagues and friends! 10/05/2011

Thanks to Tom Amos for sharing information on the Jakarta Futsal Group! They're looking for new players, so stop by some Sunday afternoon if you're interested. 09/19/2011

Stop by and experience authentic St. Louis-style smoked barbecue at Smoking Joe's BBQ and Lounge Jakarta! 10/04/2011

Our thanks to Asep Wijaya for contiributing his article on Certificate of Custody Rights for Chidlren of mixed marriages and unions in Indonesia. 09/17/2011

The Indonesian Heritage Society announces their Fall 2011 Lecture Series .. fantastic speakers and interesting topics ... ! 09/11/2011

Do you love horses and memorable vacations? Visit the Havana Horses website to see their vacation packages in Salatiga, Central Java and learn more about the natural way in which they raise, care for, and ride their horses. 09/6/2011

Thinking of leasing a home with a pool? Read this article before signing the lease! Helpful information on Swimming Pool Maintenance and Repairs in Indonesia 08/28/2011

Looking for a new vacation spot in Bali? Look no further than Villa Bugis offering villa rentals in Seminyak, Bali in several small, exclusive villa complexes with all the services of a big hotel, but with an intimate and private, luxurious feel! 08/27/2011

How to Retire in Bali - Bali retirement information

 

"How to Retire in Bali" - as the title suggests is a complete guide to retiring in Bali.  The guide book covers all of the essential information you need to know before contemplating a move to Bali, such as visas, health care, insurance, buying property, finding accommodation and adapting to life in Bali.  The book includes interviews with retirees who have already made the move to Bali.  You can learn from their experiences and come out with a better understanding of what it is actually like to live in Bali, rather than just visiting the island for a holiday


How to Start a Business in Bali

How to Start a Business in Bali - It can be difficult enough starting a successful business in your own country, let alone in a foreign country like Indonesia.  The dream of running your own guesthouse or restaurant by the beach on a tropical island like Bali, doesn't stop people wanting to give it a try.  This guide on how to start a business in Bali was written to help guide people through the ropes of setting up a company and establishing a successful business.  The book goes beyond the author's experience by including interviews with successful expat entrepreneurs who have a combined experience of over 80 years in Indonesia.  The advice is practical and to the point. While the guide focuses on Bali, the information could also be applied to other locations in Indonesia as well.


Looking for a unique design for your new residence in Indonesia? Look no further than Gyani Interior Design for furniture, soft furnishings, interior design work, and much more! 08/10/2011

If you haven't experienced Indonesian Independence Day .... find out more about how the average Indonesian celebrates this festival holiday! 08/11/2011

Lifestyle Residential offers a wealth of elegant and beautiful housing options for expatriates in Jakarta, check out their many properties. 08/10/2011

Ramadan is here and Lebaran is around the corner! If you're a newcomer to Indonesia, it would be wise to get acquainted with the uniquely Indonesian elements of this Muslim holiday and how it will impact your family this month. 8/05/2011

If you are looking for project document management software, check out Inarts Solution's Inact Document Management System ... to see if the software meets and even exceeds your needs! 08/02/2011

All you need to furnish your home with style and elegance can be found at Sogo Home! Beautiful home furnishings, brought to you by Sogo Indonesia. 07/28/2011

Would you like to put a link on your website to the Living in Indonesia website? ... Please do! Learn how to Link to Us

Rasuna Icon Residences offers the ultimate in luxury private service residences, in the heart of the Golden Triangle. 07/21/2011

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Looking for a spacious option for peaceful family living in a planned satellite city within quick reach of Jakarta? Look no further than Sentul City! 07/21/2011

Did you know ... that the Expat Web Site Association will make a free web page for community organizations to put up on this site? We feel it's very important for newcomers to quickly get involved in the community in order to make friends and ease their transition. Check the Community Organizations listing or the Religious Services listing and Sports listing. If groups you belong to don't show up on the lists, let us know and we'll be happy to help you compile the information necessary to make a basic informational web page to introduce your organization to newcomers. Or ... you can contact us to give us information on the organization.

Did you find a mistake on this site? We update various bits of info on a daily basis, but it's impossible to stay on top of 1,200+ articles by ourselves. If you find something that is out of date, or inaccurate please let us know so that we can get it up to date!

We get inquiries all the time about trustworthy places to buy gifts online in Indonesia. One of the inquiries is always about sending flowers ... so we decided to write an article on Florists in Indonesia! 05/18/2011

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