bennl
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Bali losing its appeal to tourists big time by cdaryl
Bali was the biggest attraction to Australians to travel for many years but now it looks like failing numbers of tourists will affectits tourism industry, and we all ask why ? Options to travel elsewhere are cheaper, flights are going up to Bali as ...
you are seriously complaining about paying $50 for a visa when going on vacation, can’t be serious ?? I would suggest a staycation at home instead as i don’t believe these are the kind of tourists Bali is looking for. Read More
Bali Airport- Rubbish by Fred
https://thebalisun.com/top-passenger-rights-organization-says-bali-airport-amongst-worlds-worst/It seems some group has published a report says Bali's Airport is a bit crap.I'm not a big fan of Bali, but the Airport seemed to be perfectly good. Has ...
@Fred nothing wrong with Bali, quite the opposite I would say…..! Read More
eSIM postpaid contract by bennl
has anyone here (residing in Indonesia) experience with an Indonesian postpaid eSIM account for their phone. If I’m not mistaken, XL and Smartfren only offer eSIM subscriptions. I’m currently with Telkomsel but it seems they don’t ...
Tx Fred, that’s correct, I’ve already done my homework regarding Read More
eSIM postpaid contract by bennl
has anyone here (residing in Indonesia) experience with an Indonesian postpaid eSIM account for their phone. If I’m not mistaken, XL and Smartfren only offer eSIM subscriptions. I’m currently with Telkomsel but it seems they don’t ...
Tx Ryan, I am happy with Telkomsel but I require esim postpaid subscription, I am cu overseas and before my return I would appreciate feedback from anyone who has been using esim instead of normal sim in Indonesia, tx Read More
eSIM postpaid contract
has anyone here (residing in Indonesia) experience with an Indonesian postpaid eSIM account for their phone. If I’m not mistaken, XL and Smartfren only offer eSIM subscriptions. I’m currently with Telkomsel but it seems they don’t ... Read More
Buy land legally in Bali with me as a nominee by Fred
I have just read yet another set of sites that offer nominee schemes to idiots, so I thought I'd set up my own because I like easy money.You essentially own the land but it's all in the name of an Indonesian citizen (me). You can rest assured I ...
Anyone who actually works hard to earn a living and has at least 1 -working- brain cell would get proper legal advice and never get into any of these scamms, one would think? Read More
Help would be much appreciated!!
I need professional help from someone who can glue the 2x halves of the water tank of my WATERROWER. I used to be the agent years ago, but unfortunately there isn't one now and I don't have the special tools/ glue to fix. Read More
Your neighbours in Indonesia by Cheryl
Hello everyone, When you move in Indonesia, relationships with your neighbours can play a vital role in your well-being and integration. Share your experiences of the interactions and routines that punctuate your daily life in Indonesia: Tell ...
@Fred; that's pretty much spot on, and it comes from someone with years of living experience in Indonesia like I have as well (on and off). In addition I would like to add; be polite and respectful, and treat others like you would like to be ... Read More
Forwarding company or something similar by Digitarius
I found a product I want to buy from the U.S. but the company does not deliver to Indonesia or Thailand for some unexplained reason. Does anyone know of a way to buy something from such a company and have it sent to Indonesia sort of like through ...
@Digitarius great stuff, seems you got it sorted! ✌🏻 Read More
Forwarding company or something similar by Digitarius
I found a product I want to buy from the U.S. but the company does not deliver to Indonesia or Thailand for some unexplained reason. Does anyone know of a way to buy something from such a company and have it sent to Indonesia sort of like through ...
@Digitarius you thought about Grabr? Or perhaps another supplier of the same supplement who does ship to Indonesia? Read More
Booster WILL be required from 17 July 2022 Domestic travel,international by Fred
https://en.tempo.co/read/1608462/booster-vaccination-set-as-requirement-for-travel-large-gatheringsPresident Joko “Jokowi” Widodo on Monday has decided to include third-dose vaccinations or booster shots as a requirement to conduct ...
@Fred anti vax'ers spreading garbage on social media without science backing up their mostly insane claims, should be prosecuted in ANY country; ... Read More
ATM fraud by Fred
ATM skimmers and other frauds are still around in Indonesia so, if you see something unusual, don't use the machine. Supermarkets and such places are usually fine as the places have 24 hour security but outside machines are prone to thieves. I ...
@Fred for example in Sweden you hardly see people with cash anymore, it’s all cashless. In the Netherlands and Germany gangs are blowing up atm’s to get their hands on the cash. Read More
ATM fraud by Fred
ATM skimmers and other frauds are still around in Indonesia so, if you see something unusual, don't use the machine. Supermarkets and such places are usually fine as the places have 24 hour security but outside machines are prone to thieves. I ...
Atm scam’s will continue, i hardly use them and certainly not outside and/or in remote places. It’s a game of cat and mouse between the criminals and the police Read More
Price of KITAP by MarcDeSmetBE
I just renewed my KITAS for the third time. I paid 7.5 million, which I hope is a reasonable price. My visa agent says I can switch to KITAP next year. This would be valid for 5 years. She asks 40 million for this. If I check on the internet I ...
@Fred, thanks, good to know 👍🏻 Read More
Price of KITAP by MarcDeSmetBE
I just renewed my KITAS for the third time. I paid 7.5 million, which I hope is a reasonable price. My visa agent says I can switch to KITAP next year. This would be valid for 5 years. She asks 40 million for this. If I check on the internet I ...
If you hire an agent you probably get ripped off; Rp.65 juta with a discount(!) is just absurd. We (my Indonesian wife and I) have done both kitas and kitap by ourselves in Jakarta and we had excellent help and guidance from the immigration ... Read More