Articles on travel, culture, and expat life in Indonesia.
Traveling in Asia as someone who only speaks English, you’re bound to face some language barriers. Granted, most tourist areas will have a decent amount of English. But outside of those spots, it depends a lot on the country. Personally, I’ve been living as a digital nomad in Asia for over two years, and I’ve … Read more
If you want to feel taller, Indonesia may be one of top choices of where you’d want to move. The Indonesian people are one of the shortest populations on Earth. But how tall is “tall” in Indonesia, really? The average height in Indonesia is 5’5″ (166 cm) for men and 5’1″ (154 cm) for women. … Read more
Indonesia is pretty affordable. Traveling around Bali, I felt like I could afford stuff that would definitely be out of my budget in other destinations. But how much money is really needed to be “rich” in Indonesia, when you look at the details? A monthly income of ~$1,500 USD or more would arguably make you … Read more
Moving to SE Asia was one of the best decisions of my life. Overnight, I basically became “rich” due to the lower cost of living. I’ve also gotten to experience many different cultures—and even dating became more interesting. If any of that sounds good to you, then I encourage you to plan your own “Escape … Read more