Living in Ubud, Bali
Ubud is unlike anywhere else in Bali. Sitting inland among terraced rice fields, river gorges and ancient temples, it attracts a very specific kind of expat — those who value culture, spiritual life, nature and a slower pace over beach clubs and nightlife. If that sounds like you, Ubud may be the most compelling place […]
Expat Living in Mataram, Lombok
Lombok, the quieter island neighbour of Bali, has been drawing a steady stream of expatriates for decades. Whether you have come for the pearling industry, the surf, the slower pace, or simply the chance to be somewhere still genuinely off the beaten track, here is what you need to know about life on the ground. […]
Living in Solo (Surakarta)
Solo, also known as Surakarta, is located in Central Java and has long been considered one of the cultural hearts of Java. With a population of just over half a million people, it is smaller than nearby Yogyakarta or Semarang, yet it has a strong cultural identity and a long royal history connected to the […]
Expat Living in Jayapura, Papua
Papua, formerly known as Irian Jaya until 2001, has undergone significant administrative changes in recent years. In 2022, the original Papua Province was formally divided into four new provinces: Papua (the residual northern coastal province, of which Jayapura remains the capital), South Papua, Central Papua, and Highland Papua (Papua Pegunungan). A further new province, Southwest […]