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Ryan_chaniago

Ryan_chaniago

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Indonesian expat wishing to go back to

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135

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19

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Indonesian

Speaks Language & English

Registration: 20 September 2020

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Ryan_chaniago replied to a thread
4 days ago
Fred

Bonnie Blue and the c**p end of tourism by Fred

https://jakartaglobe.id/news/indonesia- … ontroversyBonnie Blue, the "actress" (Thanks to Aidan in HCMC) that claims to have had sex with over a thousand men in one day, decided to parade around scraping the Indonesian flag on the ground as ...

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I totally get what you mean. South Bali can feel a bit different with so many tourists around & yeah, some people’s bad behavior can really spoil the vibe. Luckily, many locals still care a lot about keeping things safe & preserving ... Read More

Ryan_chaniago replied to a thread
4 days ago
Lotus Eater

From the farcical to the sublime by Lotus Eater

Flew into Soekarno-Hatta international on Wednesday and the arrival process has been transformed from the ridiculous to the sublime.Did the tourist evisa online this time along with the online Indonesian customs form. No queues at the egates - ...

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Flew into Soekarno-Hatta international on Wednesday and the arrival process has been transformed from the ridiculous to the sublime.Did the tourist evisa online this time along with the online Indonesian customs form. No queues at the egates - read ... Read More

Ryan_chaniago replied to a thread
4 days ago
Philosophy of life

Job seeker by Philosophy of life

Are there employment agencies for foreigners in Indonesia? Or are there job search groups for non-Indonesians?

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There are a few recruitment agencies in Indonesia that handle foreign placements, but they’re fairly limited. One example is JAC Indonesia, which mainly works with Japanese companies & many of their candidates tend to come from Japan.From ... Read More

Ryan_chaniago replied to a thread
4 days ago
Fred

Bonnie Blue and the c**p end of tourism by Fred

https://jakartaglobe.id/news/indonesia- … ontroversyBonnie Blue, the "actress" (Thanks to Aidan in HCMC) that claims to have had sex with over a thousand men in one day, decided to parade around scraping the Indonesian flag on the ground as ...

Ryan_chaniago

https://jakartaglobe.id/news/indonesia- … ontroversy Bonnie Blue, the **** that claims to have had sex with over a thousand men in one day, decided to parade around scraping the Indonesian flag on the ground as some sort of revenge against ... Read More

Ryan_chaniago replied to a thread
2 months ago
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Can Fashion Help Preserve Culture? by Ryan_chaniago

Hi everyone,As someone who grew up in Indonesia, I’ve always admired how rich and colorful our traditions are. It made me wonder: how can we keep these cultural stories alive in our daily lives?Recently, I started a small initiative exploring ...

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Let’s take a moment to appreciate the natural beauty of Indonesia.This short video captures the serenity and hidden charm of our land. Feel free to share your thoughts and experiences too. 💬👉 ... Read More

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2 months ago
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Can Fashion Help Preserve Culture? by Ryan_chaniago

Hi everyone,As someone who grew up in Indonesia, I’ve always admired how rich and colorful our traditions are. It made me wonder: how can we keep these cultural stories alive in our daily lives?Recently, I started a small initiative exploring ...

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@wyngrove60 Wow, that’s really impressive. I didn’t expect you had such strong experience in the garment industry. It’s cool how you saw Batik from a business side too, especially how it attracts overseas markets. Thanks for ... Read More

Ryan_chaniago replied to a thread
2 months ago
Ryan_chaniago

Can Fashion Help Preserve Culture? by Ryan_chaniago

Hi everyone,As someone who grew up in Indonesia, I’ve always admired how rich and colorful our traditions are. It made me wonder: how can we keep these cultural stories alive in our daily lives?Recently, I started a small initiative exploring ...

Ryan_chaniago

@wyngrove60 Yes, I agree. Some Batik brands really stand out because of their quality & craftsmanship. The cheaper ones can still look nice, but sometimes the stitching or design isn’t as neat.I liked reading about your experiences in ... Read More

Ryan_chaniago replied to a thread
2 months ago
Ryan_chaniago

Can Fashion Help Preserve Culture? by Ryan_chaniago

Hi everyone,As someone who grew up in Indonesia, I’ve always admired how rich and colorful our traditions are. It made me wonder: how can we keep these cultural stories alive in our daily lives?Recently, I started a small initiative exploring ...

Ryan_chaniago

@Lotus Eater Wow, thank you so much for sharing your story. I was really touched reading it.It’s amazing how you described Batik & the elegance of traditional fashion in Indonesia & the Philippines. I completely agree, fashion can ... Read More

Ryan_chaniago replied to a thread
2 months ago
Ryan_chaniago

Can Fashion Help Preserve Culture? by Ryan_chaniago

Hi everyone,As someone who grew up in Indonesia, I’ve always admired how rich and colorful our traditions are. It made me wonder: how can we keep these cultural stories alive in our daily lives?Recently, I started a small initiative exploring ...

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i can see you are into designing - @tobyenslerThanks for noticing! 😊 Yes, I’ve been exploring some design projects lately mostly around culture and sustainability.If the image doesn’t show up here, you can also see it directly on ... Read More

Ryan_chaniago replied to a thread
2 months ago
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Can Fashion Help Preserve Culture? by Ryan_chaniago

Hi everyone,As someone who grew up in Indonesia, I’ve always admired how rich and colorful our traditions are. It made me wonder: how can we keep these cultural stories alive in our daily lives?Recently, I started a small initiative exploring ...

Ryan_chaniago

I suppose that is more a domestic question for Indonesians rather than for foreign expats. For me, as an expat from the west, it doesn't really interest me. - @wyngrove60Appreciate your perspective 🙏 You’re right, it may feel more like ... Read More

Ryan_chaniago created a thread
3 months ago

Can Fashion Help Preserve Culture?

Hi everyone,As someone who grew up in Indonesia, I’ve always admired how rich and colorful our traditions are. It made me wonder: how can we keep these cultural stories alive in our daily lives?Recently, I started a small initiative exploring ... Read More

Ryan_chaniago replied to a thread
3 months ago
jimtobias

Expat/permanent resident global medical insurance by jimtobias

Who can direct me to the best medical insurance for an American who is permanently moving to Indonesia (my wife is Indonesian and we've been coming to Jakarta for 20 years and now will move to our new house in Rancamaya (SE Bogor) and our old house ...

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It really depends on various factors. For minor medical problems you can go directly to a BPJS clinic and get treated there without having to be referred to a different hospital. BPJS also has a Geriatric Department at their clinics so being ... Read More

Ryan_chaniago replied to a thread
3 months ago
jimtobias

Expat/permanent resident global medical insurance by jimtobias

Who can direct me to the best medical insurance for an American who is permanently moving to Indonesia (my wife is Indonesian and we've been coming to Jakarta for 20 years and now will move to our new house in Rancamaya (SE Bogor) and our old house ...

Ryan_chaniago

I used Prudential for a year, cost around Rp20 million but there were so many exclusions in that first year, The next year I think without their special introductory discount the premium was around Rp24 million. Finally I just use the local BPJS ... Read More

Ryan_chaniago replied to a thread
3 months ago
Cheryl

Managing retirement savings in Indonesia by Cheryl

Hello everyone, Saving for retirement as an expat in Indonesia can be challenging. With different options, rules or even taxation, expats have to understand how it works to make informed decisions. We invite you to share your insights in order to ...

Ryan_chaniago

Hello everyone, Saving for retirement as an expat in Indonesia can be challenging. With different options, rules or even taxation, expats have to understand how it works to make informed decisions. We invite you to share your insights in order to ... Read More

Ryan_chaniago replied to a thread
5 months ago
DES99

Moving to bandung Indonesia in a few months by DES99

Hello would love any advice on where to find property listing for apt's in bandung. Thanks 

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@Ubudian am moving to west java-Bandung, any idea on homestays or rented rooms for international students? - @Anderson KayendaHi Kayenda,Where will you be studying?Some universities actually provide dormitories or student housing, although they're ... Read More