Wendy
@wagarland
American expat in Indonesia
Forum posts
20
Contacts
5
About me
American
Lives in Balikpapan
Speaks English, Indonesian
Registration: 04 May 2011
Activity
Moving to Balikpapan in three weeks
Moving to Balikpapan at the end of October and have just a few questions - We're going to be shown around to various housing to choose from. Any suggestions/advice/things to watch out for during this process? Banking - Thinking about opening ... Read More
working in PNG by labalon
hi, as per our employer we will flying manila to jayapura, indonesia and then land travel to vanimo. do we still have to secure Visa on this arrangment. Thanks.
It really depends on the location and type of accommodation/transportation/etc your employer will offer. Read More
PInoys Life in PNG by Aze PNG
Hi. I got an offer in PNG. Can anyone share their experiences in relation to cost of living and lifestyle in PNG? What salary range should one must accept to sustain reasonable lifestyle? What is the estimated taxes imposed by the Government to ...
Hi, what city is the position? I'm not sure how to answer in terms of Filipino life, but I can answer the tax question.... it ranges depending on salary, but expect between 36-42% in tax!! Read More
working in PNG by labalon
hi, as per our employer we will flying manila to jayapura, indonesia and then land travel to vanimo. do we still have to secure Visa on this arrangment. Thanks.
I can only really speak of Lae, but we have quite a large Filipino community here! Read More
PNG Working and Living by SENTHAN
Hi , Need information regarding living and working in Port Moresby. I have been offered a job in PM and not sure whether to take my family with me. My son is 3 do they have good pre schools in PM. Thanks
That's great! If you travel to Lae, please let me know! Wendy Read More
Searching for accommodation by papua11
Hi I am planning to visit PNG this June to check out business opportunies. I will be looking for place to live in Port Moresby area any advice how to go about. are real estate office helpful. Currently I live in USA. any suggestion will be ...
Yep, PNG is INSANELY expensive. Unless your company is providing accommodation, it's difficult to just come and "live" here. It even makes traveling difficult for us pseudo-volunteers as hotels, flights, food, is so pricey. But, it's all what you ... Read More
Dogs by KT'sMom
Hi I am looking for a young dog or puppy to grow up with my daughter. Ideally I would like a Rottweiler. If anyone knows of a breeder or has a dog they can't take back home, please let me know. -K
I wonder how hard it would be to get a dog from Lae to POM? I know a family here had puppies that they were trying to find good homes for.... That was a bit ago, but I know it comes up from time to time.... Hmmm.... Read More
Practicality of moving pet dog from NZ to PNG? by Nay82
Hi there! Can anyone comment on how easy or otherwise it is to bring a dog into PNG? Is it common to have pets there? Is expat housing generally suitable for a fairly active 2-year-old collie-X? Any advice will be gratefully received! Thanks, Nay
There are people that have brought in dogs. It's all about finding the right accommodation. Also, it's fairly easy (I've heard) to get animals in, but difficult to get them out (quarantine issues outside of PNG). Be sure you'll be here a while. ... Read More
PNG Working and Living by SENTHAN
Hi , Need information regarding living and working in Port Moresby. I have been offered a job in PM and not sure whether to take my family with me. My son is 3 do they have good pre schools in PM. Thanks
POM has quite many families. And they have international schools. With that age, your family will have plenty of things to do. I'm in Lae, so I'm not as familiar with POM, but it's got a very large and social expat community. Wendy Read More
places to meet other expats or friendly locals by daneos
Hey guys, bout to be starting a new job in PNG, based in port moresby but could be on sites in remote locations, in construction industry. Im an Australian, living in Brisbane right now but will be flying out within 2 weeks... does any one know ...
If you're in POM, you'll have plenty of places to gather with other Aussies. No worries as there are lots of expats around to provide a social scene. Most likely your company will help you with an introduction into the expat community. If you ... Read More
Lifestyle and living cost in PNG by udaymore76
I would like to know about the lifestyle and living cost in PNG.
Port Moresby is full of big city amenities compared to Lae (where I live) and we have many families here. No, you won't get movie theaters or big shopping malls in POM, but you have a choice of international schools, decent shopping, good ... Read More
Health Clubs or Gyms in Lae by AndrewB
Are there any gyms or clubs that do classes in Lae. I like weights etc and my wife enjoys pump and boxing classes, anything on offer?
We've got group exercise classes (circuit in the mornings, aerobics in the evenings) across from the Stadium. It's 99% women but men are welcome! There's a gym in there with weights, etc., but most of the other equipment is broken. k10 per visit ... Read More
Jobs in PNG by eveonx
Hi, My name is avinash i'm from india, i dont have a degree but i'm working as a CG Lighting Artist in a animation studio, i want to move to PNG and i need a job and im ready to do any kinda job which pays for the living(room rent, food, etc), so ...
Udaymore - Where will you be in PNG? Read More
Position, Lae by Kappern
Hi all, I am currently considering a job offer in Lae, Papua New Guinea, wherefore I have a few questions, where I hope you can chip in. Currently I live in Denmark and have previously been two years in Mombasa, Kenya. I will bring my spouse. - ...
I'm in Lae and going on my second year. I'm certainly not here for the money as I work for the university. Can it be dangerous? Yes, but so can anywhere else. You just have to be sensible! We do have an expat community here with couples, ... Read More