The Journal

Most of us would agree, one of the best things about being married to an Indonesian … is the wonderful kids we create! Share your...

I drive in Jakarta. In October 1994, after an unbelievable four rear-endings that month (I brake for kids) in which the first words out of...

She has such a nice nose. But isnt’ it strange ….. having a foreigner sitting next to you all of a sudden………. Excuse me sir?…………...

It’s amazing how many times this subject has come up on the Expat Forum. We’ve saved a number of the postings over the years …...

At the age of twenty-six, I had little idea where I was heading in life. I had clung onto the rebellious, don’t care attitude that...

Editor’s Note: This opinion column by Aida Greenbury reflects one individual’s personal views on gender roles, sexuality, and relationships at the time it was written....

As you all may know by now (since some of this information is written in my other articles) I was born and spent most of...

Editor’s Note: The following stories have been shared by our readers over time. They are not intended to alarm you, but rather to raise awareness...

Editor’s Note: When Aida Greenbury wrote this article, mixed-heritage (“Indo”) children were still relatively uncommon in Indonesia and often attracted significant public attention. Today, Indonesia...

Editor’s Note: This article was first published in the Jakarta Post and reflects one writer’s observations during a period when Indonesia was emerging from the...

Editor’s Note: This article was written in the early 2000s and reflects Jakarta at that time, including the prices, locations, and social conditions described. While...

Editor’s Note : This article is a personal opinion column by Aida Greenbury, originally published in The Jakarta Post. It reflects the author’s observations, humor,...

Editor’s Note: This humorous article by Aida Greenbury reflects her personal observations and satirical writing style during Indonesia’s post-Asian financial crisis era. It should be...

Editor’s Note: This article is a personal memoir by Wayne Duplessis, recounting events from his years living in Indonesia. It reflects the author’s own experiences...

Editor’s Note: This article is a personal opinion piece written by Aida Greenbury. The views expressed are those of the author and do not necessarily...

Editor’s Note: This humorous observation by Aida Greenbury reflects Jakarta’s nightlife during the period in which it was written. While many venues today have stricter...

It is definitely a difficult time for the ladies from the middle and upper class in Java. They are having a hard time this week....

Editor’s Note: This article was written as a humorous social commentary reflecting Indonesia during the period in which it was originally published. Many of the...

Editor’s Note: This light-hearted story reflects a common experience when people communicate across languages. Whether speaking English, Indonesian or any other language, literal interpretations can...

Editor’s Note: The following article is a humorous travel essay by renowned American humorist Erma Bombeck, originally published in her book When You Look Like...