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@John_Paulo

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Filipino expat in Indonesia

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Filipino

Lives in Surabaya

Speaks Tagalog and english

Registration: 11 August 2013

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John_Paulo replied to a thread
10 years ago
John_Paulo

New to bali - looking for apartment for 1 person in Jimbaran Uluwatu by John_Paulo

Hi guys i just need some help I might be moving to bali on october. Do you guys know any apartments good for 1 person or room for rent somewhere in jimbaran uluwatu? Price range around 1mil rupiah to 2 mil rupiah.

John_Paulo

@Ubudian, thanks for the advice. Hehe i found one here in Jimbaran. Cheers! @monina, Hi there! :) im sorry i cant help you with that im still new here in bali i dont have much details. But lets wait for the other members in here maybe they have ... Read More

John_Paulo created a thread
10 years ago

New to bali - looking for apartment for 1 person in Jimbaran Uluwatu

Hi guys i just need some help I might be moving to bali on october. Do you guys know any apartments good for 1 person or room for rent somewhere in jimbaran uluwatu? Price range around 1mil rupiah to 2 mil rupiah. Read More

John_Paulo replied to a thread
10 years ago
MikeWallace77

Insects and Macrophotography by MikeWallace77

Indonesia boasts one of the largest selection of tropical insect in the world. We find them everywhere, in gardens, parks, jungles, mountains and in the cities. From a distance they can seem scary or disgusting, but through the lens of a camera ...

John_Paulo

Wow! very nice mike those shots are so beautiful. :) Read More

John_Paulo replied to a thread
10 years ago
MikeWallace77

Why did you move to Indonesia? by MikeWallace77

Would be interested to know other expats' main reasons for moving to Indonesia, whether it is for retirement, to start a business, live the hippy lifestyle or to escape a sour past, or whatever reason.

John_Paulo

Following my husband.. And this is not the first country (also not the last). Feel so sad now.. I can't live in here anymore :( :( why people can't accept when a mix Chinese and Dutch married with Arabian?? Happens 3 times, after my husband company ... Read More

John_Paulo replied to a thread
10 years ago
Fred

Indonesian food. by Fred

As a greedy, fat slob, I have to declare a keen interest in food so I decided to start a thread on the subject. Over time, I intend to post photos and videos of the wonderful nosh in this country. I made this little thing back in 2011 and I hope ...

John_Paulo

Is it ok if i also post my favorite Indonesian food here? :) http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-1mpk3gjNQ8M/T9Gnyhc7DII/AAAAAAAAAI8/_VPktCrleSI/s1600/rawon+setan.jpg Have you guys tried eating rawon? its really good so far this is my favorite food in ... Read More

John_Paulo replied to a thread
10 years ago
MikeWallace77

Why did you move to Indonesia? by MikeWallace77

Would be interested to know other expats' main reasons for moving to Indonesia, whether it is for retirement, to start a business, live the hippy lifestyle or to escape a sour past, or whatever reason.

John_Paulo

Thank you very much! i wish i can take my dog with me in Indonesia but unfortunately i have to leave my dog in my country so that my grandma won't be lonely when she's alone. Anyway wow i enjoy reading your story, very well said. :) Read More

John_Paulo replied to a thread
10 years ago
MikeWallace77

Why did you move to Indonesia? by MikeWallace77

Would be interested to know other expats' main reasons for moving to Indonesia, whether it is for retirement, to start a business, live the hippy lifestyle or to escape a sour past, or whatever reason.

John_Paulo

Mine kinda sounds cheesy and corny.hehe The reason why i decided to moved to Indonesia is because i found happiness in here. compare to the two countries like Singapore and Dubai that I've been to. Indonesia is the one that stood up for me i really ... Read More

John_Paulo replied to a thread
10 years ago
Bella_Shu

Sharing Center for Love by Bella_Shu

Hello peeps.. sometimes as expat, we facing all the trouble by ourself, also about relationship. It's gettin' worst when no one who can talk to, even we never met before, I hope this thread can help us to keep in touch. If U have any life problem, U ...

John_Paulo

this is for your husband. :) thanks bro i do love to go to china we talk about that but i told her its not that easy. based on my experience after i quite my job in my country and just decided to travel. i've been to singapore, indonesia and dubai ... Read More

John_Paulo replied to a thread
10 years ago
Bella_Shu

Sharing Center for Love by Bella_Shu

Hello peeps.. sometimes as expat, we facing all the trouble by ourself, also about relationship. It's gettin' worst when no one who can talk to, even we never met before, I hope this thread can help us to keep in touch. If U have any life problem, U ...

John_Paulo

Your right, thanks for the advice. Read More

John_Paulo replied to a thread
10 years ago
Bella_Shu

Sharing Center for Love by Bella_Shu

Hello peeps.. sometimes as expat, we facing all the trouble by ourself, also about relationship. It's gettin' worst when no one who can talk to, even we never met before, I hope this thread can help us to keep in touch. If U have any life problem, U ...

John_Paulo

I just wanna share something i'm having a hard time sharing this to my friends so i think i'll just let it out here in this thread. so last year i decided to travel and i ended up in Indonesia its supposed to be a vacation for like 2 months but ... Read More

John_Paulo replied to a thread
10 years ago
j.gillette1986

seeking wise surabaya expat knowledge by j.gillette1986

Hello my name is James. I'm a 27 year old American. I've just arrived in Surabaya to get a TEFL certificate. I'm looking to get into the expat circle. Of course there are lots of differences from the USA and lots of information I'm missing to live ...

John_Paulo

Hi there James, what's up? I'm John from the Philippines and i just wanna say welcome to surabaya bro! you will definitely love it here. i came here last year around july and what can i say about surabaya, its pretty awesome bro. the people are ... Read More

John_Paulo replied to a thread
11 years ago
deuter

Expat blog meet up by deuter

Hello! How about having a meeting between people who live in Surabaya ? I'm writing in english to get the most people possible… So if you are interested, just answer here and we will set up a place and a date ! :) Cheers! Terry

John_Paulo

Hello there iLham! i'm reading your pm right now and it's good to know that you just live near supermall because my place is just 5 mins away. I'll pm you my number so if you want a meet up just txt me and then i'll inform deuter i got his number. :) Read More

John_Paulo replied to a thread
11 years ago
deuter

Proposition of date and place to gather! by deuter

As many discussions have been started with a gathering, I think it would be easier if everybody suggests a date and place in this unique discussion… ? I'm free whenever you want and I don't have a preference for the place. :)

John_Paulo

Nice one ariwahyudi. thank you very much for the advice. i wonder why i didn't think of that. hahaha cheers to you bro. :) Read More

John_Paulo replied to a thread
11 years ago
deuter

Proposition of date and place to gather! by deuter

As many discussions have been started with a gathering, I think it would be easier if everybody suggests a date and place in this unique discussion… ? I'm free whenever you want and I don't have a preference for the place. :)

John_Paulo

Don't envy me.hehe someday you'll get to visit that place. in life, just go with the flow good things happen unexpectedly. :) It's because sometimes taxi drivers can't understand English and i can't understand Bahasa so i'm always having a hard ... Read More

John_Paulo replied to a thread
11 years ago
Tika.Taurins

Looking for Language Tandem (Indonesian vs Spanish) :D by Tika.Taurins

hi every body, My name is Tika and I was born in Surabaya.. So if you would like to know more about Surabaya city, I will tell you all.. And now I'm so interest with Spanish language and looking to meet friends for tandem :D if you are ...

John_Paulo

I studied Spanish when i was in the Philippines but i'm not good at it i only know the basics. our language tagalog is very similar to spanish. Here are the basics: como estas tika?(how are you tika?) mi nombre es(my name is) john paulo tordilla ... Read More