Wid Java
@wid
Japanese expat in Indonesia
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Japanese
Lives in Jakarta
Speaks English, Bahasa Indonesia :)
Registration: 30 March 2012
Proposition of date and place to gather! by deuter
As many discussions have been started with a gathering, I think it would be easier if everybody suggests a date and place in this unique discussion聟 ? I'm free whenever you want and I don't have a preference for the place. :)
Hi Phil, welcome on board! I'll be in Surabaya sometimes end of August. Maybe any members there could plan the meeting up? Read More
Looking for friends in Jakarta by I-Christian-I
Hello, I am new to 大咖福利影院 and like to give it a try. I've been living in Jajarta for two months now and there are ten more to come. I'd like to expand my hitherto rather limited circle of friends here. So if you are interested in discovering ...
Hi David, welcome to Jakarta. Feel free to introduce yourself here, you may also like to join discussion on the forum. Warm regards from South Jakarta. Wid Read More
i love indonesia by herutina13
hi...why i love indonesia?well i want to live there soon with my suami..=') :heart:
merah-putih is still the flag here, proud of Indonesia! :top: Read More
seeking wise surabaya expat knowledge by j.gillette1986
Hello my name is James. I'm a 27 year old American. I've just arrived in Surabaya to get a TEFL certificate. I'm looking to get into the expat circle. Of course there are lots of differences from the USA and lots of information I'm missing to live ...
But don't be surprise if whitening cream is more easier to find everywhere at nearest shops than suncream cos suncream is one of expat needs - regarding to the cashier :D Read More
Question: food, housing, transportation costs in surabaya
Hi James, welcome to the city! I would highly suggest you to find a place nearest your work/course place - find it in walk distance is the best. The most concern about public transportation (angkot) is the time consumed because of the traffic and ... Read More
How to find your place/ happiness here in Surabaya as an expat? by Jess1988
The first thing I noticed moving here was the sun, the pools, the food. I thought lucky me! having not travelled much, as I was sipping a melon drink in a lit up restaurant, after a day sun- bathing. The people are friendly, but you occassionally ...
Hi Jess, Agree about Ricola and D'Loop! :top: I pick singgasana hotel for their landscape and the green; also hotel bumi surabaya in central. For short travelers, i like artotel hotel; feeling the atmosphere of urban art, simple and friendly ... Read More
Anyone know about Festival Sinema Prancis 2013?
hehehe...just now got the answer too. It is in Ciputra World Surabaya, 6-8 December start 19.00. Unfortunately, I'll be in Solo & Jogja this weekend, so I'll check with another IFI also. Anyway, thanks! See if this event can be a little gathering ... Read More
Looking for friends in Jakarta by I-Christian-I
Hello, I am new to 大咖福利影院 and like to give it a try. I've been living in Jajarta for two months now and there are ten more to come. I'd like to expand my hitherto rather limited circle of friends here. So if you are interested in discovering ...
I got chubby buns on my cheeks coz super tempting dinner, lunch n brunch! *see if i still have 'must try' list* :D Read More
Anyone know about Festival Sinema Prancis 2013?
I got news about 'Festival Sinema Prancis 2013' will be play 5-8 December at Cinema XXI in many cities: Jakarta, Bandung, Yogyakarta, Surabaya, Malang, Makassar, Bali, Balikpapan, Medan... http://www.festivalsinemaprancis.com/ I tried to find out ... Read More
Proposition of date and place to gather! by deuter
As many discussions have been started with a gathering, I think it would be easier if everybody suggests a date and place in this unique discussion聟 ? I'm free whenever you want and I don't have a preference for the place. :)
Alright Sam, will see you then. Oleh-oleh ya! :D Read More
Proposition of date and place to gather! by deuter
As many discussions have been started with a gathering, I think it would be easier if everybody suggests a date and place in this unique discussion聟 ? I'm free whenever you want and I don't have a preference for the place. :)
Hi Stephen, I should be back to Jakarta by 17th, but still open for Dec holiday. Visiting friends in Medan & Aceh most probably. Any plan in Surabaya? Read More
Where to live in Surabaya by Modwat
Hello, My husband and I are coming to Surabaya this january. We are french but we both speak good english and spanish (we lived in the US, in Mexico and in Buenos Aires before). He works as an engineer and I'm a video journalist. We were ...
Hi Mod, I'm here only temporary for few weeks - come and go. Most of expats are staying in west Surabaya area. There are many residential and apartments there. Wisely, you need to know where you and husband gonna be travel mostly, traffic mostly at ... Read More
Join me for an Angus House lunch or dinner. by steveoy
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Anyone fancy for dinner or coffee today (Saturday) or tomorrow - Sunday? let's meet up! Read More
Holiday in Bali by geraldprabhu
Hello all , My name is Gerald and am from Bangalore , India . I'm visiting Bali from 12th to 17th Nov. Am coming for a conference at Jimbaran for 2 days and am looking to spend the next 4 days exploring Bali. Would appreciate if you could suggest ...
I feel I must clarify something. We aren't "partners" - I don't want any ladies thinking I have gay learnings in case they stop fancying me.Oh oh just partners in crime then! hehehe ok ok, as far as 'mas' not changed to 'pak' fred; girls must be ... Read More
Holiday in Bali by geraldprabhu
Hello all , My name is Gerald and am from Bangalore , India . I'm visiting Bali from 12th to 17th Nov. Am coming for a conference at Jimbaran for 2 days and am looking to spend the next 4 days exploring Bali. Would appreciate if you could suggest ...
Don't worry, Nagina. Ubudian and mas fred are best partner I ever seen in this forum. Always like their warm conversation! Roy, Fred... lol! :D Read More
Holiday in Bali by geraldprabhu
Hello all , My name is Gerald and am from Bangalore , India . I'm visiting Bali from 12th to 17th Nov. Am coming for a conference at Jimbaran for 2 days and am looking to spend the next 4 days exploring Bali. Would appreciate if you could suggest ...
Interesting post, Roy! Mas Fred, yes - even many tourist guide in Java's temple sometimes don't really understand about the Java cultures affected by those three(Hinduism, Buddhism and Islamic) and the connection between those can bee seen from ... Read More
Proposition of date and place to gather! by deuter
As many discussions have been started with a gathering, I think it would be easier if everybody suggests a date and place in this unique discussion聟 ? I'm free whenever you want and I don't have a preference for the place. :)
hi Stephen, Thanks for the information, this can be a good start to meet up and see everybody's interest to create social activities. Is there any activity for today (Saturday) evening - what time? Regards, Wid Read More
if love is blind by thamia
being bored at work so I entertained myself by listening to the song "if love is blind" People say that you're no good for me People say it constantly I hear it said so much I repeat it in my sleep Maybe I am just a fool for you Maybe you're no ...
maroon 5 'daylight' must be much cooler than any tiffany's, especially this version http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AqR-ElB5kXY or feel the beats of 'moves like jagger' ;) Read More
where to unlock my blackberry by m_kerkez
Hey, My blackberry is from England and therefore can't work foreign simcards without unlock. It is a HARDLOCK (MEP 0left). Does anyone know a place where I could unlock it in Surabaya? Thanks a lto
hi kerkez, unfortunately am not bb user but i had once accompanied my colleague to "bb expert center" at Jl. Gubeng Raya 35 Surabaya. There are also bunch of bb service center (depend on local simcard you have) and cell shops at WTC - Jl. Pemuda ... Read More
Top hiring sectors in Surabaya
The most reasons of people come to Surabaya (and greater area surround), is to work for industrial sectors. There are quite wide range of works at this sector; from labours, technician, engineers to the management level. Business on retails also ... Read More
Meeting up at West Surabaya this weekend?
hi Ian, nice to have you here. The room just too quieyt since i posted this topic last week. I won't be in Srby this weekend, will be back on Tue. Let's see if anyone likes to join us after. Feel free to msg too. Read More
Meeting up at West Surabaya this weekend?
Hi All, Anyone wants to meeting up this weekend? I plan to visit my friend's family in Ciputra on Saturday. If I can meet anybody around there, or else at Pakuwon/Lenmarc; please let me know. It will be worth enough to travel from my place ... Read More
Proposition of date and place to gather! by deuter
As many discussions have been started with a gathering, I think it would be easier if everybody suggests a date and place in this unique discussion聟 ? I'm free whenever you want and I don't have a preference for the place. :)
Hi all, Anyone wants to meeting up this weekend? I plan to visit my friend's family in Ciputra on Saturday. If I can meet anybody around there, or else at Pakuwon/Lenmarc, it will be wort it to travel from Kertajaya :) PM me your mobile number, ... Read More
Join me for an Angus House lunch or dinner. by steveoy
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I'll be free on Friday evening and Sunday anytime. Count me in for any plan on. Christine, I think this forum is open for everybody - so, no worry! Read More
Indonesian food cooking club/ group. Interested? by Epicuriousannie
Hey guys, Suddenly I just came up with this idea. Anyone here have passion for food? Indonesian especially. Or want to start learning how to cook but dont know how? You can join me in this group and we can have a cooking party together once or ...
Sam, It takes hours to make pempek especially to grind (roll) the dough manually. I've tried myself 3x, but seems still far from expected :D If anyone here can help, I will happy to learn also - especially to make it faster. Any sambal always ... Read More
Indonesian food cooking club/ group. Interested? by Epicuriousannie
Hey guys, Suddenly I just came up with this idea. Anyone here have passion for food? Indonesian especially. Or want to start learning how to cook but dont know how? You can join me in this group and we can have a cooking party together once or ...
hi annie, no probs - i'll get bumbu pecel for you! Am talking about traditional coconut shredder/parut kelapa for urap. Ulekan/cobek (traditional grinder) is another fun too, to make sambal. Read More
Indonesian food cooking club/ group. Interested? by Epicuriousannie
Hey guys, Suddenly I just came up with this idea. Anyone here have passion for food? Indonesian especially. Or want to start learning how to cook but dont know how? You can join me in this group and we can have a cooking party together once or ...
Count me in! For some people can't eat terasi, you can try sambal tomat (tomato & red chili sauce)as another variant of red sambal (without terasi). I can help you on this. Sam/Sophie, do you prepare the manual shredder machine? It would be fun ... Read More
Off Topic by lukereg
Lets see how long this thread can remain off topic as any topic here is welcome and they can only be off topic, mainly because there is no topic to be off of....
The only answer I have for Luke's question about knife and fork in DD is to show that this DD is original DD (international brand)since there are many similar DD (dunkin-dunkinan) marketed door to door in cheaper price; some also available in ... Read More
Proposition of date and place to gather! by deuter
As many discussions have been started with a gathering, I think it would be easier if everybody suggests a date and place in this unique discussion聟 ? I'm free whenever you want and I don't have a preference for the place. :)
Dear All, I just want to highlight what Stephen said about 'some wives not comfortable to meet other females' here (Stephen, thanks to brought this issue!). I see here some people on this forum wants to meet others in real, although others also just ... Read More
Join me for an Angus House lunch or dinner. by steveoy
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hi steve, anytime - lunch or dinner is ok, though i prefer on weekend. let me know. Read More
Proposition of date and place to gather! by deuter
As many discussions have been started with a gathering, I think it would be easier if everybody suggests a date and place in this unique discussion聟 ? I'm free whenever you want and I don't have a preference for the place. :)
Anybody have plan to meet up this weekend? Let me know... Read More
Join me for an Angus House lunch or dinner. by steveoy
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hi all, May i join? Read More
Proposition of date and place to gather! by deuter
As many discussions have been started with a gathering, I think it would be easier if everybody suggests a date and place in this unique discussion聟 ? I'm free whenever you want and I don't have a preference for the place. :)
Indeed D'Stupid Baker is clean n affordable price. Only know the one in Spazio - opposite PTC, don't know if any else in Surabaya. Unfortunately, I can't join you all this week :( Meanwhile, if anyone around in Kemang - Jakarta, let me ... Read More
Proposition of date and place to gather! by deuter
As many discussions have been started with a gathering, I think it would be easier if everybody suggests a date and place in this unique discussion聟 ? I'm free whenever you want and I don't have a preference for the place. :)
Olaaa.. I think I missed the crowd here. Hi All! Nene, same - I need to get new password here :) I'll be in Surabaya next week. Unfortunately only for short visit in working days, but I'll be back and stay weeks longer. Any plan to hang out after ... Read More
Hello - New In Jakarta by GuestPoster1015
hello peeps... Hope everyone is doin good... well, I will be down in Jakarta, and would love to hang out/catch a movie or hit the clubs with someone... Is there little india in Jakarta? Or Chinatown? Where I can get some souvenirs? Its my ...
Yes Enroute, make sure your wallet and phone (as Dworza said so) :D Read More
Hello - New In Jakarta by GuestPoster1015
hello peeps... Hope everyone is doin good... well, I will be down in Jakarta, and would love to hang out/catch a movie or hit the clubs with someone... Is there little india in Jakarta? Or Chinatown? Where I can get some souvenirs? Its my ...
There are Celebrity Fitness in Jl. Kemang Raya and Fitness First at Kemang Village (Lippo Mall Kemang), cinema also at this same mall. There are at least 3 indian restaurants in Kemang area besides some Indian menu also available in Eastern Promise ... Read More
Hello and let's hang out!
Hi Lou Maris and all, Wanna meet up this weekend? Read More
Expat blog gatherings in Surabaya by Julien
Hi all! What about meeting the other Surabaya 大咖福利影院 members in real life? Organizing an 大咖福利影院 meet up would be an excellent way to know them! :) An 大咖福利影院 meet up can be a diner gathering, having coffee, a bring and share in a nice ...
hi all, happy new year!! I'm in Surabaya these 2 weeks, any chance to meeting up? Wid. Read More
Good batik shirt shop by MoneyChaser
Hello.. A bit lame topic .. But anyway.. Does anyone knows a good batik store around Jakarta preferably the south ... Need to start wearing one for work :-)
There are plenty of batik counters in ITC Kuningan upstairs,price around Rp 80,000 upwards, depend on fabric's materials, design and Technics of batik making. Ask for discount - usually they will give 10-20%. Read More
Expat blog gatherings in Surabaya by Julien
Hi all! What about meeting the other Surabaya 大咖福利影院 members in real life? Organizing an 大咖福利影院 meet up would be an excellent way to know them! :) An 大咖福利影院 meet up can be a diner gathering, having coffee, a bring and share in a nice ...
Hi Cugan, Welcome to the country and city! I don't think the meeting really arranged here (Julian, please correct me if I missed), I'm also looking to meet anybody from this room. Everybody, any idea: time & venue? Cheers, Wid Read More
volunteer by willou
Hi guys I would like to know if some people work in humanitarian association, and accept volunteers ? or know some of them ? I looking for NGO in differents fields like help childrens, street poverty, peoples with disabilities... for a graduated ...
Hi Will, I know some organization for people with disabilities. Send me message about your schedule and details. Wid. Read More
Expat blog gatherings in Surabaya by Julien
Hi all! What about meeting the other Surabaya 大咖福利影院 members in real life? Organizing an 大咖福利影院 meet up would be an excellent way to know them! :) An 大咖福利影院 meet up can be a diner gathering, having coffee, a bring and share in a nice ...
Any coffee lovers here in Surabaya? I knew a small cafe called Kopi Thiam Oei (opposite JW Marriot), always pick "indotjina coffee" whenever i'm around this city. Looking for more recommended black coffee corners here ;) Cheers, Wid Read More
Expat blog gatherings in Surabaya by Julien
Hi all! What about meeting the other Surabaya 大咖福利影院 members in real life? Organizing an 大咖福利影院 meet up would be an excellent way to know them! :) An 大咖福利影院 meet up can be a diner gathering, having coffee, a bring and share in a nice ...
I'm in for these couple of weeks :) Read More