The Journal

Editor’s Note: This article is a personal account shared by the author, describing his experience purchasing a new car in Indonesia. While the story reflects...

Editor’s Note: This article was originally written by David Cook and reflects the personal observations and opinions of the author based on his experiences living...

Editor’s Note This article is a personal account and reflects the observations and experiences of the original author, Wayne Duplessis. The views expressed do not...

Editor’s Note: This article, originally written by Gaby Schilders, offers a vivid and personal snapshot of daily life in an Indonesian neighborhood. While written some...

Editor’s Note This article was originally written by Aida Greenbury and first published in The Jakarta Post. It is preserved on expat.or.id as a historical...

Editor’s Note This article was originally written in 2003 by Anne-Meike Fechter and reflects the personal observations, experiences, and opinions of the author at that...

Editor’s Note: This article is shared for entertainment purposes and reflects the personal observations and experiences of expatriates and missionary kids (MKs). While many readers...

Editor’s Note: This article reflects the personal observations and opinions of the author. While we have made light edits for clarity and readability, the perspectives...

Editor’s Note This article was contributed by a reader and reflects the personal opinions and experiences of the author. The views expressed are solely those...

Editor’s Note: This article was originally published in The Jakarta Post and reflects the personal observations and opinions of the author at the time of...

“Dear Aida, I wonder if you can write an article regarding this matter. I believe that it would be helpful for foreigners to be warned...

When I arrived at Makassar (on the island of Sulawesi, Indonesia) the place presented itself as a city of lies, false spouses, would-be-hookers and real...

Superstition, facts and fantasy are all very common topics of daily chit-chat about life in the metropolitan city of Jakarta. Real stories from Jakarta’s own...

Editor’s note: For many newcomers to Indonesia, experiences such as visiting a spa or massage center can be confusing. While traditional massage has deep cultural...

Editor’s Note: This story was originally contributed by Gaby Schilders sharing her first impressions of daily transportation and traffic life in Surabaya. While many of...