Nigel Goring
@Ngoring
Welsh expat in Indonesia
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About me
Welsh
Lives in Jakarta
Speaks English
Registration: 12 September 2014
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Looking for an Orthopedic Surgeon in South Jakarta by Laura&Joe
Hi, Does anyone know of a good Orthopedic Surgeon or Specialist in South Jakarta? Any information in this specialty would be appreciated Laura
If you have back/spine problems then I would recommend Dr. Luthfi Gatam, SpOT.,FICS.,Spine Surgeon (K) Did my spine RF therapy At Ramsay Spine Center RS Premier Bintaro RAMSAY SPINE CENTER Bintaro Premier Hospital Jl. MH. Thamrin No: 1, Sektor ... Read More
Looking for an Orthopedic Surgeon in South Jakarta by Laura&Joe
Hi, Does anyone know of a good Orthopedic Surgeon or Specialist in South Jakarta? Any information in this specialty would be appreciated Laura
Did you get the information you needed. What type of orthopedic Surgeon you looking for. Read More
Step down transformer by Highside25
Anyone know where I can purchase a step down transformer? Needed to run an Xbox One and external hard drive
LOL sorry, I did not look at post date, must watch that in future. Glad to hear you resolved the problem. Read More
Step down transformer by Highside25
Anyone know where I can purchase a step down transformer? Needed to run an Xbox One and external hard drive
Not withstanding the opinion issue the part about the supply is good advice for the xbox at least. If you by a new of second hand xbox power supply here it will be 240 or more correctly multi voltage and you can use it anywhere If you have other ... Read More
Is this typical of Korean culture? by gobot
I find this popular video of an emergency situation amazing because I have never seen strangers cooperate so well and quickly around a common goal. Such group organization usually requires a leader, but there is no leader. I feel like it might ...
This answer address the specific question and would appear to give a very good answer to this specific case. I would add for interest that in the UK all drivers will, pull over, stop or get out if the way of any emergency vehicle, police or ... Read More
Is this typical of Korean culture? by gobot
I find this popular video of an emergency situation amazing because I have never seen strangers cooperate so well and quickly around a common goal. Such group organization usually requires a leader, but there is no leader. I feel like it might ...
It may be more to do with Asian culture. The Family and group attitude in Asia is far stronger in Asian cultures than in Western cultures. An individual in Asia is thinking more about the Family or group than themselves as an individual. We in the ... Read More
Do you speak Indonesian? by Priscilla
Hi everyone, It is widely agreed that mastering the Indonesian language is essential for a successful integration in Indonesia. Do you agree? Share your experience! Do you speak Indonesian? If so, where did you learn this language? Where can one ...
After 10 years I can read it, almost understand it when I hear it but rarely speak it as everyone I connect with speaks English or tries too. I don't really bother to learn more as I have found it has caused me more problems in the past than it ... Read More
Do you speak Indonesian? by Priscilla
Hi everyone, It is widely agreed that mastering the Indonesian language is essential for a successful integration in Indonesia. Do you agree? Share your experience! Do you speak Indonesian? If so, where did you learn this language? Where can one ...
No I am trying but I do not learn languages well at all. I only speak english todate. I do not even speak my Local UK language, Welsh even though my mother could speak it fluently. My father was English and only spoke english so my mother never ... Read More
Dealing with homesickness in Indonesia by Priscilla
Hello everyone, Being an expat in Indonesia can turn out to be a wonderful human, social or professional adventure... with potential moments of nostalgia and homesickness along the way. What are your personal tips to prevent ...
Do not forget SKYPE and Facetime plus FB Messenger offer FREE or in certain cases very cheap methods of not only chatting with Family Friends at home or elsewhere, but also VIDEO conferencing. They can call landlines (no video of course & ... Read More
Dealing with homesickness in Indonesia by Priscilla
Hello everyone, Being an expat in Indonesia can turn out to be a wonderful human, social or professional adventure... with potential moments of nostalgia and homesickness along the way. What are your personal tips to prevent ...
I am from Wales and miss some of the Countryside but not the weather. Home Sick ? For the UK !!!! You must be Joking. No; Once an Expat always an Expat; and this one, and most from UK I suspect, do not have much in the way of Homesickness. Homesick ... Read More
Shipping personal effects into Bali by benjoj
Hi all We are moving to Bali in January and will be working there. I already have a company who is going to provide us with KITAS after we land. Having looked into the shipping requirements for personal effects it is the usual nightmare of ...
My advise having been in a similar though not the same situation and having browsed the other replies and your additional information is: Arrange for your goods to be packed prepared for shipping and STORED where you are. WHEN you have got into ... Read More
Is it easy for filipino to move to jakarta? by pooolmp
Me and my bestfriend at work, Vanessa are moving to Jakarta this November. We are both Sales Manager for the hotel here. Wondering what kind of life we will get moving to Indonesia. LOL
Only one extension allowed probably. At least that is for uk passport holders,me) If you are working here your employer should arrange a kitas (foreign ID) for you then renew every 12 months Read More