10 Things You Should Know Living in Jakarta Indonesia
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 26 เม.ย. 2021
- Moving to Jakarta Indonesia, I had no expectations or idea of the challenges it would present. If this is your first time visiting Jakarta these are the 10 things you should know about Jakarta Indonesia. I had spent a month living there and learned so much about life in the city. Everything from the transportation, people, food and costs.
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The reason why indonesians always pay attention when there are tourists around them
1. The Indonesian wants to know,
2. Interested in tourists,
3. Want to make your acquaintance,
4. Photo,
5. Wants a chat,
6. Especially with tourists making vlogs, and more
I'm Indonesian and I like your content...😀😀🙏👍👍
oh thats awesome to know thanks for answering Nasroel! 😁🙌🏻
@@alexandwhite Honestly, even in Singapore, when folks find out you are making a vlog. More often they glancing at you, or even purposely walk right into the camera pov. Perhaps it's ASEAN things.
@@alexandwhite your welcome
And also there is a tourist during pandemic 😂
We probably just think you are Bule nyasar, a lost bule. Tersesat oh tersesat.....
Totally agree with the public transport system being super awesome!😀👌
one of my favorite parts about jakarta! great way to get around everywhere 😁
Hi Rhett and Claire ❤️
Fighting
I also watched Rhett and Claire video .... you guys checked into the same hotel
@@nishlam8200 annyeong Andry! Fighting!😁✊🏻
5:44 because Jakarta doesn't have as many tourists as Bali, and you also talk to the camera which add more attention
agreed, it happened many times off camera as well though when i didn't vlog
@@alexandwhite it's because you are handsome for Indonesian standard. I know cause I'm Indonesian myself 😂
The reason why people stares at you :
1. They think you new in the area and had a possibility for needing a help and they are just "ready to help Mode ON"..
2. They find you are handsome/pretty/ attractive and often they hope can take picture of you / with you.
3. Indonesian love to be in frame.. when you have a camera with you, some of them usually hoping that they will include in the frame and recorded....
3. Not all of them
Yg ke 3 ngga jg
Number 3 is not true
Ready to help mode on, couldn't agree more.. idk why indonesian so genuine on helping others
I love Indonesians ❤from Germany
thanks for watching Alexander! 😁🙌🏻🇮🇩
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Thank you Alexander
Indonesians like cameras... usually in India or Africa they're sensitive. but in Indonesia camera is ✌🏼😄and Indonesians like foreigner the most .... because ppls in Bali are used to it, but for ppls outside Bali that's special 🥰
sorry my English still needs to be improved and difficult to understand
haha awesome thanks for answering Muhammad! Appreciate the response 😁
I think it is about the big camera indeed. Not many people use those in Jakarta.
Ngab maksud loe apa dah gw gak ngerti😀.
@@prhasn yees usually they use go pro..
Local people who seeing you while u are walking on the street because u are walking holding a big camera and vlogging. They just interested by it. Or maybe u are " bule" they are also interested. Cause we are love making friends . Peace
haha thats great to know thanks for sharing puput! 😁
I'm Korean.🇰🇷 I don't have any specific plans to travel to Indonesia yet, but I've been building up my experience by looking at it from time to time. Thank you for the video.😊
you can ask anything about Indonesian from me, just feel free to ask 😊
@@harusberlari2702 weew
@@harusberlari2702 from me too btw 🤣🤛
cakep ni cewek cuy
Tukeran tempat Sini sama gua
The point when you're talking about people stares at you while vlogging or passing through the place, that's pretty common thing on some Indonesian people do tbh. If you're checking out other TH-cam traveller video, well some of them ask them for just taking a pictures, maybe because they found out that the foreigner or tourists (aka we called it with "Bule") found it as attractive. Sorry if this kind of things makes discomfort. I hope you'll enjoy stay in Indonesia and also waiting for another unique contents😊
Totally fine with me haha I don’t mind just something I noticed for the first time 😅
@@alexandwhite I really hope you enjoyed your stay:) stay safe, mate!
"Bule" is a Celebrity for them,, 😍
@@hendriezZZ AGREE! 😂😂
Maybe simply because you are vlogging..but lets be real, they be looking with or without a camera out 😅😅 I think people are just generally curious in a lot of places in the world
Wow, your confidence when vlogging is better than before, keep progressing man!!!!
Haha thanks so much Jasson! Appreciate you watching 😃
You definitely should live near south Jakarta next time, south jakarta offers different vibes, people there speak english more, using bicycle in the morning, and many coffee shops, bars, and interesting cafe.
Many foreigner live around Kemang area, so they used to see foreigner walking on the streets lol
yeah i noticed that! That's where i'm going to try to stay next time i go!
I agreeee! I am.from South Jkt and I think it's greener, cafés are nicer
But not too south tho, south but more close to central. I’m at south central and bike to work everyday, definitely pedestrian and bicycling friendly 👌🏻
@@eja2493 too south and you’ll be in different part of the world 😅
Yeah up level..
I'm in love with this country 🇮🇩😍 I love Bali and Lombok, but I also live in Jakarta, anyway I love❤ Indonésia 😅...I'm learning Bahasa now, great video 👍🏽
Wow nice!!! have a nice day in Indonesia
Indonesian is easy to learn but each area in Jakarta has its own accent
thanks so much Irelma! It's an amazing place to live, and jakarta is an incredible city. Can't wait to be back 😁🙌🏻🙌🏻
Hi! I am from Jkt but live in Bali now. What are you doing in Jkt?
@@annetnedelec1313 working 🙌🏾
I had similar observations when I moved from Kuala Lumpur too. Everything is pricer, more jam, etc., but one thing that compensates for all that is the people of Indonesia being extra friendly like no other country I have been to. Also, safety here is top-notch, so excellent for the kids, at least compared to other Asian countries. You can also get rid of all the negatives of Jakarta by living in the suburbs of the city.
@Prince Hassan. If I wanted to know, Which country are you from?
Jakartans always look curious to the foreigner? Not really, they only think: "Hey, what can I do for that foreigner, does he need help or something?" Or maybe they just thinking for: "Can I practice my *beginner level* english to that foreigner?".
Don't be too worry when you in Jakarta, just say "Hi" to anyone that put their eyes on you, and have fun then.
How much it takes in time to learn Bahasa Indonesia?
@@Only_God_Is_Allah_SWT
If you stay with a full local family, it will takes a month only, of course it also depend on your enthusiasism & activatism.
Found this so so interesting. Haven't really considered travelling to Jakarta but good to know what it's like there and also to see that it can be quite expensive if you're not careful but also that there does seem to be lots of cheap street food! Omg the stares!! All over East Java I had so so so many people asking for selfies haha
what you experienced in east jakarta must of been on a whole different level to what i experienced in jakarta 😆
@@alexandwhite actually Janet says East Java (province). She visited Malang, Bromo, Ijen, etc.
Hi Janet Newnham ❤️
Fighting
usually Indonesian people see foreigners who will be very happy. that is why the average person who sees a stranger is always focused on that person. especially in Jakarta there are not many foreigners like in Bali.
Thanks for video ❤️
People in Jakarta like taking pictures, even it's not their camera. They are very aware of the existence of camera. When someone taking pictures mostly people will join you in the picture. 😁😁
haha thats awesome good to knwo thanks Ira!
True! They are crazy about posing
I’ve been living in dubai, and i can say that living in indonesia is much easier bcs they have so many startups that can make our live way more easier like gojek, grab, etc. It’s not only indonesia but also south east asia. The transport is easy and cheap. They have everything there. I love the foods, the people, and many great retail brands. I love indonesia, malaysia, singapore and thailand 🙌
I am considering going to Jakarta. I read recently that there was a ban voted on for premarital sexy and that Westerners were targeted. Anyone have any thing on these areas that still live there?
@@dhreed82dont go here if youre just looking for sex tourism.
I want to visit Indonesia!
Hopefully they open borders this year
I love how you are actually reading through those comments, thank you for listening to the input, I did said those thing about living cheaper, but it does depend on where and what kind of lifestyle u want. Thank you man, you are amazing!! Also if you make another content about Jakarta I hope there will be even more exploration
of course! I don't get a chance to respond to everyone but i take the time to read them when i have time 😁👍🏻 thanks for commenting Ibnu
TOO MANY malls.
At least Covid is putting a halt to malls sprouting like mushrooms.
I am from Jakarta so I feel free to critisise my city.
I'm glad public transport is better though . As someone I forgot said, the development of a country can be seen from its public service. (Not the number of malls)
I love your video's!!! I am from Belgium but next year I will study in Jakarta so I want to thank you for making these vlogs bc it's really interesting!!
Keep the good work🤍
oh thats so exciting! You're going to enjoy it 🙌🏻
hows your study?
as simple explanation for that look as i know is "indonesian mostly is 'camera aware' so they want a glimps of their face in the camera even it's not theirs"
i'm sure, but it happened many times as well when i wasn't vlogging
@@alexandwhite for that i'm assure it's just curiosity cos in their daily life it's kinda rare to meet or see a foreigners
@@alexandwhite actually you get that at 6:03 and i agree
Starring you because of your camera on while vloging. Thats it, theres not to much foreigner because "backpacker" avoid Jakarta as hard as they can lol (exc for airport transit)
it actually happened to me many times when i wasn't vlogging
I like some of your points; but regarding photos and getting asked for photos, that's part of the Indonesian curiosity for foreigners. Indonesians love to take photos - hello selfies - and from the time I first went to Indonesia - Padang at age 17 - I was always being asked for my photo, even by total strangers; same when I was on an exchange program in Malang at age 19, and even when i was old in Jakarta. As for Jakarta not getting many tourists compared to Bali, well, of course, always been the case, but Jakartans may in fact be more hospitable and welcoming than some other places where people are jaded by tourists and their antics. On language, try learning a few words that willl make a difference to the people you meet - thank you, how are you, tastes good, etc - Indonesians will be delighted, "eh, sudah bisa bahasa Indonesia dia!". I once interviewed a brilliant gamelan player from the US who has lived in Indonesia for 30 years; she said "foreigners are like movie stars" for many Indonesians. Just be gracious and take it as part of the expdereince. Agree about the lack of walking spaces, but it's sure much better than 30 years ago. You have Mega Kuningan, for one, and Menteng - well planned by the Dutch, for the Dutch1 - has some great areas.
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This guy is legendary.
So are you!
Yes so handsome
Pemain mobilegen ya..? 😅
@@latifdani9677 yeah maybe he's mobile lagend player 😊
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Never been so fast. But here i am. I hope you're enjoying your stay in Indonesia
Haha so quick!! Thanks for watching Faricha! Loving it in Indonesia so far 😃🙌🏼
Good work. Used to live in Jakarta in 2020. Loved it back then but must be so much better now they seem to have drastically improved the transportation infrastructure. Used to get noticed all the time although it was in a positive/curious way. Indonesians' are a like the country. Great!
yeah its so great now! Love it thanks for watching Stephen! 🙌🏻
Very beautiful metropolitan city!
An Indonesian, living in Setiabudi (South Jakarta bordering central jakarta)
In my area (embassies/offices) we see many foreigners, but mostly workers/employees
So Yes, to be honest if I see a foreigner obviously a tourist, i tend to watch a bit just to see if the person would need any helps.
My pleasure Alex..
Keep going to make vlog for the whole Indonesia
Even I was born here, only got chance visited several cities in Sumatera, Kalimantan, Bali and Java island of course (I live in Surabaya) on job duty.
From Aceh to Papua there are 93 + 5 cities, 34 provinces, 17504 islands (5 big islands are; Java, Sumatera, Kalimanran/Borneo, Sulawesi/Celebes, Papua), land of 2.01 mio km2, 714 tribes (many culture), 1001 local languages, 271 million people (huge market potential), 2215 animal species (komodo dragons, orangutan, etc), 8000 plant spesies.
Suppose one day I have chance visiting Raja Ampat, Papua. Have you been there?
Have a nice Indonesia journey, brother..
I married a lovely Indonesian lady and have been to Jakarta 4 times and all I have to say is WOW, what a great place!!!...It definitely helped that Dacia speaks Indonesian to get us around using their transportation but you can always find a friendly Indonesian for help.
Your video is getting better and better! Keep it up🔥
Thanks so much!! Appreciate it 😃
For renting motorcycle issue, any who want to stay for a month or more and rent motorcycle, you probably better check Jalan Jaksa in Central Jakarta. It is a popular spot for backpackers and maybe most tourist friendly area in Jakarta.
oh interesting i didn't know about that. Will have to check out next time i'm there! thanks Chiba
@@alexandwhite Hope it can help you. In addition, you can try the Cipete area in South Jakarta. Many foreigners rent apartments and rooms there because it is close to several international schools and near the Kemang area. Also near the MRT station.
Loved Indonesia, awesome people, amazing natural beauty. Love & respect from Bangladesh
for the stares, maybe its because unusual foreigner walking around in that area. sometimes if something off it might attract eyes right?
yeah could be, thanks for responding llama! 🙌🏻
the first time I came to this channel I immediately liked it. watching and learning English at the same time. Thank you.
Thank you for sharing your experiences in Jakarta, I hope you like the beauty of the city of Jakarta, with its various uniqueness, you will always miss coming back to Jakarta.👍👍👌
Jakartan here. Nicely covered. Agree with everything you say.. The lack of sidewalk is exactly what I was thinking the first time I moved here in 1998. About the staring, don't worry, it's normal, especially in more rural areas when they see a 'bule'. I see you're goodlooking, so consider the stare as a compliment, seriously :). I saw a video from a foreigner who felt exactly the same, he even felt like celebrity (he wasn't in Jakarta though, but a small city in Sumatera). He got so many selfie requests from Indonesian, especially the young ones :)
haha thats awesome! thanks so much for answering and responding Sugiri! 😁🙌🏻🇮🇩
Awesome a new video, can't wait to watch it
Thanks man! 😄🙌🏼
I love the way you deliver the topics! You're so good at explaining things :D
People stared at you because they were curious I guess. We, Indonesian are easily attracted with tourist (or bule) lol 😂
haha awesome thanks for answering that Sasha! Appreciate you watching 😁🙌🏻
1:33 i actually saw that irl cuz i went to jkt cilegon to jkt it was amazing i loved it
Hiya. Always informative. Great content. Thank you for sharing. Have a great week. Safe travels.
Thanks so much for always watching Nicky!! 😃🙌🏼
For good and bad, Indonesians are openly curious people and like getting involved in someone else’s business. The good part, Indonesians are quick to accept anything/anyone new because of our curiosity and ready to help whenever you’re in trouble. The bad part, lacking awareness of privacy of others. Anyway, just think of it as receiving celebrities’ treatment!
I like the way you describe Jakarta, Jakarta is much better now and will be better and better again.
One of my favorite cities to be in 👏🏼
Expats are very common in several business districts, high end areas & places of interest. But they are extremely rare in most of Jakarta neighborhoods, that's why you got much more attention in some places than the others. If you walk around in Central or South Jakarta the folks will definitely give you less attention because most expats are concentrated there, hence the friendlier pedestrian facilities that you mentioned.
The local thought that you,re a celeb doing a vlog,that's why they staring at you.....just gave them a smile😁
I think your perception is right about why people are looking at you in Jakarta. Jakarta is very different than Bali, we don't have that much tourists at all and foreigners who live here are not really seen out and about on the street. So a caucasian person would 'stand out' in the crowd here and naturally people will look. People might also see you like you are some kind of celebrity lol. Anyway, this is simply because people here in Jakarta aren't as accustomed to seeing foreign people as the people in Bali where it's a part of their day to days.
i've been live in Jakarta a few years back, when u heard in the comment that u can live less than 500. my opinion is, yes u can. but that was not comfortable to live even for local, it's like backpacker way. for me, minimum u should prepare USD 750-1.000 to live "just ok/normal" in jakarta. and yes Jakarta have big problem with the polution and very hot.
come to Bandung, in West Java. here far more cold rather than Jakarta or even another Province in Java. i think the best weather in Java is West java, specifically the South part of West Java Province such as Bandung.
yes agreed it wouldn't be very comfortable for me which is why i chose to do $1,000 per month thanks for watching Bim!
Its because indonesian people have much love....Indonesian care and a good intentions.....
Indonesia ramah Dan baik......
So cool, u were go around Jakarta by yourself....
You need to visit historical place or icon in Jakarta next time👍
Belajar Sejarah Yuks✋
Yess you are right, in Jakarta less a signboard, even the letters are to small if there are any signboard along the road. It was difficult for newest driver to drive along the road in Jalarta. I m missing Jakarta.
Jakarta seems interesting... Might go there sometime
I'm a american living in bogor, Indonesia..love this country..and let me tell you the stares I get are EVERYWHERE..I cannot exit my house without someone staring..it's everywhere I go, and the thing is..they don't break eye contact, even if I notice them! I went to a shop, I had 6 employees just following me around, staring and every single move I make! It's not easy man.
Yo got any advice on how to move there? I'm talking to this girl over there and want to visit her and maybe move one day.
If there's one thing I'd like the world to know about Jakarta, is that our public transportation not that bad.
We're improving, approaching our gap to Bangkok and KL. When the LRT lauch next year, it would be even better.
Yes, the only thing I hope an immediate improve is the languange barrier and add more proper direction boards.
Thank you for this video, man. I hope the word spreads.
Thanks for watching Teguh!! Yeah the transportation is getting very good
ur videos very very help me to learn English. Your words are very easy to understand. Thank you by the way
i'm glad!! Thanks so much for watching Schehani 😁🙌🏻
Thanks for all your videos in Jakarta.
When I first visited Jakarta in 1982, I was shocked by kids on d streets, selling items to stagnant vehicles in traffic, was kind of sad, wonder if they r still around. But in Mumbai, from 2009 to 2011, I was even more shocked, in d first year, I didn't have d budget to rent a car, n my mode of transportation was auto rickshaw, n when it stops at a traffic lights, those beggars, kids mostly, will start harassing u, n in one silly incident, two kids took my drinking water n umbrella, but there was a kid, selling things, took d umbrella back from d other kid n return it to me. Big cities in developing countries. In Malaysia, esp in d capital, KL, there r few areas with homeless n beggars, but u definitely won't see any kids selling stuff on d street in any city. Plenty of street food though. 😁🇲🇾😁
Even I'm an Indonesian, some people are staring at me aggressively cause i have indian descendant in my blood and i have a mark on my forehead 🤣 sometimes it's funny, but sometimes also annoying lol
Nice content
Local people in Bali and Jogjakarta used to see lots of foreigners meanwhile the rest of it not..
anw if you plan to go back to Jakarta make sure to keep update with the lastest news, coz before eid mubarak day (which is next month) there will be travel restriction both in and out from Jakarta, be prepared and make sure everything before you book a flight or hotel. Just in case
Hope you enjoy ur stay, dont forget to visit Bromo National Park or Kawah Ijen in East Java Province.
5:30 Jakarta has fewer foreign tourists coming than other cities in Southeast Asia such as Bangkok, Kuala Lumpur, and even Bali though. So, that already explains why people are amazed to strangers
based on my expat teacher's experiences, local indonesian are attracted to foreigners especially if they are vlogging. its bcuz there are few expats vlogger or even local vlogger here. but i think, most of them are just curious with it or it is unusual for people to talk to camera.
Agree.
Agree most indonesian shy monolog with camera. When they see someone monolog with a camera they will pay attentin with you.
Interesting to see Jakarta from foreigner point of view. Great content! Keep productive and exploring. Peace!
You're right about that., so more local people pay attention to tourists (from other countries) when you go to the cities in INA (in positive ways of course)
Especially when you visit to the area where's less Int'l tourists. As you mentioned that it doesn't happen in Bali or other tourist destination area
such as Yogyakarta, Surabaya or Bandung !!! so just keep smiling when you attract local people while visiting there :) 😀👍😁
It seems your number of viewers increased sharply when you started uploading videos about Indonesia
I am living in South Jakarta and proud of my city 😊
Even for me...as Jakartan...born & live whole my life in Jakarta..when I roam the city or an area in Jakarta with my DSLR camera people stare at me..and some say among them that I might be a journalist 😂...I just love taking photo of the city as I'm a regular contributor of Shutterstock
Even as Indonesian When i was holding my Camera Vlogging in the street automatically people will see you, cause they know they will be on TH-cam.
Thanks for this video.
of course! Thanks for watching Yasin! 😁🙌🏻
@@alexandwhite 😁🇲🇾😁
Dangggg i was working at neo soho mall, world feel so small.
Great video keep it up 🤜🤛
Great tips of visiting Jakarta! Thanks for sharing and enjoy your stay in Indonesia ";"
of course thanks for watching Irawaty! 😁🙌🏻
Correct north and west.. not so many side walk. Sad i am living in north but love to hang out in south
Great video brother... youre Information so much use to any foreigner to come to Jakarta.👍
of course thanks for watching Nino! 😁
@@alexandwhite Youre wellcome Alex.. keepin always your channel...💪
I loveee ur video....n don't worry bout people looking at you... actually They love you ..they just wonder bout you ...coz youre "different" ( in the goods way of course) keep up n succes for ur video..regards from central Java
You stayed right next to where i was on my first visit in Jakarta
haha thats awesome!
@@alexandwhite yeah i was in next apartment block up opposite Central Park in Madison Park Magnolia tower
Thanks for visiting Jakarta.
Jakarta is so dense with buildings and people.
I am proud and thankful for you giving us very positive and friendly comments.
However, any other things did you find that make you uncomfortable during your visit ? Other than traffic ^_^
I love this! Thinking of relocating to Jakarta for a year just to try living independently. Do you apply for any Visas and if so, please share what types!
For the stares, perhaps the people who were looking you were also tourist from different region. It is rare to see foreigner in some regions
Seems like Jakarta is finally getting some traction 👍🏼 forever everyone would bash it as over crowded & polluted without even bothering to visit 🕌 it’s a fascinating city 🏙️
Hi alex, if you have time, stay in jkt on 1st day of lebaran, May 13th. You may seen empty jkt main road (sudirman street) and feel clean air in the morning.
more visit south jakarta, blok m, kemang, pondok indah etc.. I'll be waiting for your new video..
I'm going to live in South Jakarta in June for 2 months. It'll be an experience. 👌🏼
S. Jakarta is the best area so great choice
@@alexandwhite it is my first time out of Australia. I am trying to learn to the basics of the language and their customs. Your video is very helpful.
Jakarta is the centre of government & business district. Jakarta very underrated for international tourism opposite from of Bali.
Come and check out Serpong next time in Jakarta. A few expats to meet up with. Have a beer. Not as crowded as Jakarta.
Nice and peaceful.
thank you so much.........
In that area you stayed, there should be another mall, called mall ciputra, unless it's already closed permanently or something. Its been a while since my last time in jakarta.
Great summary video, 👍🏻
And thanks for map 🥰
Peace ✌️
of course! Thanks for watching Pranay!! 🙌🏻
the best streetfood placed in jakarta is jalan sabang... jalan kebon sirih.... jalan kebon kacang....
ooooh okay i'm going to have to check that out next time thanks Fauzan!
Congratulations! I hope you'll stay more in Jakarta someday. All you have to do is to learn Bahasa Indonesia. Once you've get used to it, you could be an Indonesian, and you can explore entire Indonesia! Tetap Semangat! (It means, Keep up your Spirit!)
haha yes so true! I'm learning the basics still
in South Jakarta, such as in Kemang and Blok M, there are many foreigners who walk to the market or to the mall, and local people usually see it. Maybe by chance when you were in West Jakarta, the local people there rarely saw foreigners, let alone a foreign TH-camr he..he..he.
Nice Review Alex..cant wait to see ur clog video about jakarta Next..👌✌
Nice town many friends visited 9 times from 2012 to 2018; now I am retired in France.
Good video Thanks for the information 👍🤙
AS an Indonesian I think jakarta and other cities in Indonesian is the best So far
That's true in Jakarta Mr Alexander is Different from the one in Bali, especially in Makassar wow..!!
Jakarta is open to all lifestyle possibilities. And Jakarta is one of the best places for newcomers to try their luck in doing business. That is very well known to foreign businessmen, especially Chinese people. Jakartans love new things. Open your food stall or restaurant. Bring your "halal" traditional food, star food of your lovely country here. Make it in spicy here. Indonesian, love spicy food. Or open a fashionable traditional clothes store, typical of your country, then the queue will occur soon. My suggestion is to open it in South Jakarta. I have several times started a business in South Jakarta. It's relatively straightforward. And an advantage if you are a "foreigner" who is friendly, likes to mingle, joke, laugh. You will very easily live and doing business in Jakarta. A city of a million jokes and possibilities.
The warmth of family and laughter are the hallmarks of native Jakarta residents. Don't get too serious about enjoying Jakarta. Be relaxed. Enjoy all the experiences. That's the way to enjoy Jakarta.
Money is not the main thing for those who want to live in Jakarta. But his attitude and ability to interact warmly with the peoples. The more familiar you are with the local people, you will get many benefits. Don't live in tall buildings. Stay in a boarding house in the middle of the Jakarta village to understand Jakarta better. You can touch Jakarta's upper social class when you have fame, achievement, or acquaintance who brings you there.
"Bule" or Westerners have a long history in Indonesia, especially Jakarta. They used to be high-class citizens here. So the subconscious formation of most Indonesians thinks they have an interesting charm. It was considered that all foreigners were rich and / or could make life comfortable as the upper class in colonial era Indonesian society. The desire to be close to the "upper class" (Bule) exacerbated also by the formation of the main media, electronic cinema (sinetron) which depicted that if you mary with foreign couple specially western, you ll ve mixed Indonesian descendants who ll be more good loking; handsome, beautiful. It ll make your childs could be success in the future. So when a stranger walks by there is some kind of psychological attraction that makes us want to at least see and / or say hello. Just saying hi and then a good response is enough to make most of us happy.
We have a Capital City which has the potential to become one of the best Capital Cities in the World because of our egalitarian (open for new comers) attitude. We love the arrival of strangers. As long as they are kind, friendly, polite, ethical, obeying rules and of course not easily offended.
"Selamat Datang di Jakarta."
You better rent a room near karet pedurenan, karet or near perbanas university around kuningan district are more afordable
the traffic wasn't very bad because not all offices are open or at least partially oven. the mobility is still not at maximum capacity, some people would avoid going to the mall for unnecessary things
5:48 its just, u know indonesian people are very courious, I means its lot like you can see foreigner vloging everyday, and thats also the reason why indonesian people are so helpful if you need help, since they also want to make good impression to you
Yeah as i told u b4, u should go to 1000 islands ... And there is also kind of disneyland in jakarta .. Mostly Jakarta give u culinary experience and seafood is 1 of the best ... Near of jakarta, u can find a great zoo in Puncak, and it has a nice air .....
Why people always looking at u, it coz they attracted to the camera ... They loved to be 1 of the people that in any video ... And especially u re a foreigner, which is very rarely to see ..
Becoz of that, they re ready to help u if u get some difficulties .. I think most people in Jakarta will help u if u r lost ...
the staring actually happened a lot when i wasn't vlogging haha