Soon to be expat in south Jakarta

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btracks New member

Member since 02 February 2014

btracksNew member03 February 2014 02:06:44

Hi everyone! I'm brand new to this forum and will soon be in Jakarta with my husband in a few short months! Being from the states, I am well aware that things will be quite different and I am planning on embracing the differences and soaking up the culture. Is anyone familiar with south Jakarta? Any tips on getting around, connecting with other expats, apartment hunting, shopping, short getaways, etc? Any advice would be appreciated! Thank you!

lukereg ViP

Member since 24 November 2009

lukeregViP03 February 2014 04:54:09

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South as in cilandak? Kemang? Or somewhere else?

Those areas contain big expat communities so that will help you. Please give us more information.

nidhibehl5 New member

Member since 04 June 2012

nidhibehl5New member03 February 2014 06:28:40

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btracks New member

Member since 02 February 2014

btracksNew member03 February 2014 19:59:03

I will be staying in the聽 kebayoran baru district.

lukereg ViP

Member since 24 November 2009

lukeregViP04 February 2014 02:18:58

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Thats a good spot. Close to big malls and bus routes.

I write the odd blog post and there will be a few I am sure which will help you with ideas etc with what to do and where to go.

Epicuriousannie ViP

Member since 21 November 2010

EpicuriousannieViP08 February 2014 07:05:17

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Kebayoran baru is a pretty good location, close to the center aswell (though nowhere in Jakarta is close when the traffic hits..) Hope you can embrace it. haha.
Anyhow, I hope you will enjoy the city, there are plenty that you can do here

Annie

btracks New member

Member since 02 February 2014

btracksNew member08 February 2014 21:42:21

Thanks everyone!

Otakbagus Member

Member since 15 January 2014

OtakbagusMember10 February 2014 23:32:05

It's a good upscale location. A lot of nice houses and apt complexes. Like anywhere, you'll need a car to get around. Or taxi/ojek.

Close to the senayan circle and plaza senayan mall. But also on the way south to Kemang. A popular expat area with restaurants and bars.

Sadly, proximity doesn't mean much given the traffic situation....

Enjoy Jakarta.

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