Britboy
English expat in Indonesia
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About me
English
Lives in Surabaya
Registration: 30 September 2012
New in Surabaya - looking for other expats by Miss_S
Hello dear expats, I already went through the other threats but I had the feeling that almost all of them became to another topic.. Sooo, my questions: are there any expats in Surabaya at the moment? How long are you guys staying here? I arrived a ...
Hi Miss S, I lived In Surabaya last year. I met some people through this forum, some nice ones and some not so nice ones. Try other bloggers' sites as well. When you go to malls, speak with the shop assistants. They make good acquintances to ... Read More
Visitor to Singapore
1. What is the best public transportation method from Singapore airport to the city centre? And the cost in sg dollars? 2. Which bus goes from city centre to Chatsworth Road? Read More
Posting a Parcel
Thank you lukereg. I will do as you have advised here. If there are Surabayans who read this, can you tell the location of a big post office near Supermall? Urgent! Read More
Posting a Parcel
In which post office near Supermall can I post a parcel by land mail to international destinations? What are the opening times? Read More
Post Office near Supermall
In which post office near Supermall can I post a parcel by land mail to international destinations? What are the opening times? 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 ...
There's a nice, quiet bar in Puncak Permai, West Surabaya. Beer is cheap, at 60K++ for a pitcher BEFORE 10pm. 100K ++ after! If anyone interested , send a private message with phone number, and I'll give you details. C Read More
Surabaya - Jakarta Trip. Bus, Train or Airplane? by Britboy
Hi, I am planning to take this first trip soon, and wondering which would be the most common sense way of travelling(if you take into account the cost and time of travelling to the airport, or bus/train station from home , comfort, price etc.). 1. ...
Thank you Nalal for your advice. I agree. Sometimes as Nenty said, plane ticket is cheaper than train 1st class fare. 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 ...
This is a message to Julien. Julien, when I was in China, one of the expat community's popular site weliveinbeijing organised a party themselves ( they periodically do) at a popular club+restaurant in Beijing called Barblu. Why not here? As Nenty ... Read More
MS Office Software
Hello, Do you know where I can get a copy of MS Office 2010 or earlier versions? If you know a dealer or contact in Surabaya, pm me please. Read More
Surabaya - Jakarta Trip. Bus, Train or Airplane? by Britboy
Hi, I am planning to take this first trip soon, and wondering which would be the most common sense way of travelling(if you take into account the cost and time of travelling to the airport, or bus/train station from home , comfort, price etc.). 1. ...
To everyone who contributed to this thread, 'Thank you so much.' I am happy to see helpful people here and I am now ready to take the plunge! Read More
Surabaya - Jakarta Trip. Bus, Train or Airplane? by Britboy
Hi, I am planning to take this first trip soon, and wondering which would be the most common sense way of travelling(if you take into account the cost and time of travelling to the airport, or bus/train station from home , comfort, price etc.). 1. ...
Thanks, but you don't expect everyone reinvent the wheel, do you? There's nothing like first hand experience, shared with the rest of us. It's not only fun sharing info, it's also beneficial to many, don't you think so? Please, if you have done ... Read More
Teacher?
Hello all fellow teachers! Please pm me if you teach in Surabaya. We can meet up and share our experiences over coffee or in a pub. Read More
Surabaya - Jakarta Trip. Bus, Train or Airplane?
Hi, I am planning to take this first trip soon, and wondering which would be the most common sense way of travelling(if you take into account the cost and time of travelling to the airport, or bus/train station from home , comfort, price etc.). 1. ... Read More
Teacher?
Are you a teacher? I want to know a lot about teaching in Indonesia! Please p.m. me! Read More
Anyone for Cricket?
Yes, in Surabaya! I don't know where you expat guys hang out on Saturdays and Sundays. Do you play any form of Cricket at all? If yes, where and when? If no, do you want to start? It's never too late or too early for me. Read More
Drink Prices by Britboy
Why are the prices for drinks here so high in bars? I found that they charge twice the price that I pay in England. Which bar or pub in Surabaya charges reasonably, like 30 - 40K for a pint of beer? BTW, can you get whisky in a supermarket? What ...
A barperson told me 'Predathor' is a kind of local whisky. Was he right? Where can I get a bottle of this stuff if this is not poison? Read More
Drink Prices
Why are the prices for drinks here so high in bars? I found that they charge twice the price that I pay in England. Which bar or pub in Surabaya charges reasonably, like 30 - 40K for a pint of beer? BTW, can you get whisky in a supermarket? What ... 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 Julien, I saw 450 responses to your post. Has this meeting started? I am new here. If you can provide any details, I 'll be pleased. Cheers, Cugan From London UK Read More
ESL Teacher moving to Surabaya
Hi, I am a brit from London. I have moved into West Surabaya 5 days ago, and am looking for someone to spend time with. Can I call you? Please leave your phone number here please. Cheers Cugan Read More
Are you free during weekends?
I am from London England, and have been in Surabaya 6 weeks. I am still looking for friends for hanging about, jogging,........ Read More