Living in Indonesia as a Foreigner // First Impressions, Culture Shocks, Indonesian Food, etc

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  • Living in Indonesia as an American Foreigner // First Impressions, Culture Shocks, Indonesian Food, etc. Browse Indonesia souvenirs: amzn.to/3kyFDaK (affiliate link). Watch and record short videos about Indonesia on the Lifey app:
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    Living in Indonesia vs living in the United States. American reacts to Indonesian lifestyle, culture, food, etc.
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  • @houseoftyrell1544
    @houseoftyrell1544 3 ปีที่แล้ว +69

    He's indo expert, spot on about everything, he even learned bahasa indo in 8 month, that's incredible, his accent even better and more native than Cinta Laura 😅

  • @ezhiputri8119
    @ezhiputri8119 3 ปีที่แล้ว +36

    This is how Indonesian people live. Unity in diversity. Many kind of traditional culture, religi, cuisine in there. Thanks for your kind opinion about Indonesia. Hope you would be back soon after this covid disappear.

  • @nabilan3531
    @nabilan3531 3 ปีที่แล้ว +23

    wow I'm an Indonesian but this guy knows Indonesia more than I do :"D

  • @GamelanSinarSurya
    @GamelanSinarSurya 2 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    As a frequent visitor to Indonesia since 1976, who has developed deep relationships and close family ties, I must say that you have articulated so many things of the beautiful aspects of Indonesian culture so movingly and succinctly. The kindness, tolerance, morality, generosity and friendliness of the Indonesian people are a constant source of joy. I am impressed with your flexibility in engaging a foreign culture, and your beautiful positivity when faced with situations that must have felt challenging. You are a wonderful spokesperson for my second home. And as a fellow American, I feel that you genuinely represent us in a most positive light. Sangat mengharukan. Terima kasih Ethan 😊🙏🏼

  • @dorapohan2627
    @dorapohan2627 3 ปีที่แล้ว +27

    Wow.... in the end, you speak Bahasa Indonesia so well. Great. 👍🏻👏🏻👍🏻

  • @mursalimmursalim8516
    @mursalimmursalim8516 3 ปีที่แล้ว +19

    This guys is so nice
    As an Indonesian i appreciate every single thing he mentioned in this video. He promotes tolerence and kindness and i really wish Indonesia has a special place in your heart especially after you've lived here for a while.
    What's his name? If you"re reading this i wanna say thank u so much 🙏
    Your Indonesian is lit bro!

    • @ethanwestfall2067
      @ethanwestfall2067 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Thank you! :)

    • @mursalimmursalim8516
      @mursalimmursalim8516 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@ethanwestfall2067 there you are Ethan 💙👋 Glad you've read my comment. One day if we cross paths i'd love to cook for you. I got a special recipe from my mom. It was from1960's cuisine and you won't find it anywhere else but it's so good. I live in West Sumatra. Hope you have a wonderful day in the US

  • @WZRDr
    @WZRDr 3 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    This guy is really articulate..

  • @hasanudin1347
    @hasanudin1347 3 ปีที่แล้ว +15

    You must try this kind of rice (Nasi) in Indonesia:
    Nasi Guri Aceh (Aceh)
    Nasi Prang (Medan)
    Nasi Kapau (Bukittinggi)
    Nasi Nanak (Payakumbuh)
    Nasi Lamak Baluo (Minangkabau)
    Nasi Minyak Merah (Palembang)
    Nasi sumsum (Serang, Banten)
    Nasi jagal (Tangerang)
    Nasi Ulam (Betawi)
    Nasi Uduk (Betawi, Sunda)
    Nasi tutug oncom (Sunda)
    Nasi timbel (Sunda)
    Nasi Liwet Kastrol (Sunda)
    Nasi Piritan (Sunda)
    Nasi Kasreng (Kuningan)
    Nasi Jamblang (Cirebon)
    Nasi Lengko (Cirebon, Brebes, Tegal)
    Nasi Bogana (Cirebon, Tegal)
    Nasi Adep-Adep (Bumiayu)
    Nasi Ponggol (Tegal)
    Nasi Nyangku (Baturaden)
    Nasi/Sega Gemblung (Purwokerto)
    Nasi Grombyang (Pemalang)
    Nasi Dekem (Pemalang)
    Nasi Uwet (Pekalongan)
    Nasi Megono (Pekalongan, Batang)
    Nasi Liwet Sangit (Batang)
    Nasi Payang (Pantura/Lamongan)
    Nasi Penggel (Kebumen)
    Nasi/Sego Gono (Temanggung)
    Nasi/Sego Ireng (Temanggung)
    Nasi Glewo (Semarang)
    Nasi Ayam (Semarang)
    Nasi koyor (Semarang, Purworejo)
    Nasi Penek (Purworejo)
    Nasi Goreng Babat (Semarang)
    Nasi/Sego Gobyos (Semarang)
    Nasi Lesah (Magelang)
    Nasi goreng magelangan (Magelang)
    Nasi Gudeg yogya (Yogyakarta)
    Nasi Bakmoy (Yogyakarta)
    Nasi kucing (Yogyakarta, Solo)
    Nasi Godhog (Bantul, Magelang)
    Nasi Tumpang Lethok (Klaten)
    Nasi Tumpang (Klaten,Boyolali,Sragen)
    Nasi Liwet (Surakarta)
    Nasi Gudeg Solo (Surakarta)
    Nasi Langgi (Surakarta)
    Nasi Gablok (Tawangmangu)
    Nasi Tiwul (Wonogiri)
    Nasi Pager (Grobogan)
    Nasi/Sego Menir (Jepara, Gresik)
    Nasi Tahu Telor Gimbal (Kudus)
    Nasi pindang kerbau (Kudus)
    Nasi Jangkrik (Kudus)
    Nasi Gandul (Pati)
    Nasi Tewel (Pati)
    Nasi/Sego Tempe Bosok (Pati)
    Nasi pecel Madiun (Madiun)
    Nasi Angkru (Ponorogo)
    Nasi/Sego Tahu (Ponorogo)
    Nasi Bancakan Daun Jati (Pacitan)
    Nasi Punten (Pacitan)
    Nasi Gegog (Trenggalek)
    Nasi/Sego Pindang (Trenggalek)
    Nasi Becek (Nganjuk)
    Nasi pecel godhong jati (Nganjuk)
    Nasi Pecel Tumpang (Kediri)
    Nasi Lodho (Tulungagung)
    Nasi Punten Pecel (Tulungagung)
    Nasi/Sego Uceng (Blitar)
    Nasi Ampok (Blitar)
    Nasi/Sego Buwuhan ( Bojonegoro)
    Nasi Boranan (Lamongan)
    Nasi Krawu (Gresik)
    Nasi Kikil (Jombang)
    Nasi Kretek (Jombang)
    Nasi Bhuk Madura (Malang)
    Nasi/Sego Resek (Malang)
    Nasi/Sego Kelor (Lumajang)
    Nasi Empog (Batu)
    Nasi/Sego Sambel (Surabaya)
    Nasi Cumi Hitam (Surabaya)
    Nasi Babat (Surabaya)
    Nasi Sadukan (Gresik, Surabaya)
    Nasi Serpang (Bangkalan)
    Nasi Petis (Bangkalan)
    Nasi Pocong (Bangkalan)
    Nasi campur Nyalete (Bangkalan)
    Nasi Campur Madura (Pamekasan)
    Nasi Kratok (Madura)
    Nasi Punel (Bangil)
    Nasi Karak (Situbondo)
    Nasi Sodu (Asembagus)
    Nasi Tempong (Banyuwangi)
    Nasi Cawuk (Banyuwangi)
    Nasi/Sego Lemeng (Banyuwangi)
    Nasi Jenggo (Bali)
    Nasi Sela (Bali)
    Nasi Tekor (Bali)
    Nasi Oran (Bali)
    Nasi Balap Puyung (Lombok)
    Nasi Bakepor (Kutai)
    Nasi Pundut (Tanah Bumbu)
    Nasi Humbal (Loksado)
    Nasi Itik Gambut (Banjarmasin)
    Nasi Likku (Makassar)
    Nasi Pisang (Bugis)
    Nasi Jaha (Manado)
    Nasi Lapola (Ambon)
    Nasi Pulo (Ternate)

    • @ethanwestfall2067
      @ethanwestfall2067 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      Nasi uduk is my favorite!

    • @saksirkuchannel9208
      @saksirkuchannel9208 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Niat baget sih ini👍

    • @houseoftyrell1544
      @houseoftyrell1544 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Omg thats a lot of nasi dari berbagai daerah, I never knew that.

    • @lysu80
      @lysu80 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Nasi dari Istri 👍

    • @GamelanSinarSurya
      @GamelanSinarSurya 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Wow, that’s a lot of kinds of Nasi! Sy takut tanya, apa itu “Nasi Kucing”? 🤭 🐱

  • @yxxh5795
    @yxxh5795 3 ปีที่แล้ว +13

    i think this kind of video is actually a moodbooster to many indo's

    • @ethanwestfall2067
      @ethanwestfall2067 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Glad to hear it! Indonesia is incredible and those people deserve the best.

    • @daniandreanto_
      @daniandreanto_ 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@ethanwestfall2067 are u someone who was sharing ethan?😌

  • @rezkyseptian3704
    @rezkyseptian3704 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    i am from city called semarang and gua kreo is in semarang, ieven i dont know u are coming to semarang but i am so happy that u mentioned gua kreo.
    because semarang is kinda like a industrial city. even when theres an event they always skip semarang, almost like jakarta, bandung, solo, jogja, surabaya, and malang.
    thats why i am rly happy that u even been on semarang and try some of place in semarang.

  • @marymadelleine
    @marymadelleine 2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    OMG! You went to Taman Safari in Bogor?! Wow! Good for you! I agree with you, that is one of the coolest place in Indonesia especially in Bogor, West Java. I love that place too 👍

  • @charlienainggolan9212
    @charlienainggolan9212 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Wow that last minute! You spoke so well in Bahasa.

  • @frederikawells5785
    @frederikawells5785 3 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Welcome to Indonesia 🇮🇩

  • @muhafariz
    @muhafariz 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Your Indonesian is really great! These comments are telling the truth 👏👏

  • @DikiNianto
    @DikiNianto ปีที่แล้ว

    This guy is so expert about Indonesia...Like a Professor so smart.

  • @salmababyz5469
    @salmababyz5469 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Thank you for your knowledge about my country

  • @elizabethnilsson1815
    @elizabethnilsson1815 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    The Indonesians spice and how they put it together is SO TASTY and somehow healthy. Fruit and vegies and their coconuts is SO TASTY

  • @imania3636
    @imania3636 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thank you for sharing :)

  • @sahliegahpandey6879
    @sahliegahpandey6879 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Awesome input. Thank you ♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️

  • @23march10
    @23march10 3 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    Yeaahh..sebut orang Indonesia "laid back" saat lihat karyawan2 yg jam 5 pagi sudah berangkat kerja dan tiba di rumah jam 7 malam.

    • @taxol2
      @taxol2 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Hahaha krn kota2 besar macettt

    • @ethanwestfall2067
      @ethanwestfall2067 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Memang ada banyak orang Indonesia yang kerja keras.. mungkin hanya suasana saja yang agak sedikit laid back karena orang2 di sana begitu ramah-tamah

    • @inovade
      @inovade 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      coba kalau di desa, beneran "laid back"

    • @lysu80
      @lysu80 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      aksen bahasa Indonesia👍

  • @meckandie
    @meckandie 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Aku cinta Indonesia

  • @VideoAsti
    @VideoAsti 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Yes, friendly

  • @aldyftl
    @aldyftl 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    There's Martabak restaurant in philadelphia

  • @yo-wz8su
    @yo-wz8su 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    the floating inside a packed train is spot on lol

  • @sweetsour401
    @sweetsour401 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Yep, sunday morning is a thing in every big cities on every province (maybe i think)

  • @divaratna7980
    @divaratna7980 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    This guy has a lot of positivity

  • @jerengers
    @jerengers 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Well you pronounced the "R" just like we did, great job

  • @muhammadriski3889
    @muhammadriski3889 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    You orang baik

  • @jnsr7591
    @jnsr7591 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    You are such a nice dude. Pasti banyak orang Indonesia suka pada anda.

    • @ethanwestfall2067
      @ethanwestfall2067 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Terima kasih :) Thanks to WhatsApp I've been able to stay in contact with a lot of my friends there which is the best!

    • @taxol2
      @taxol2 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Ethan Westfall Ethan, how connected are you with the expat communities in Jakarta?

  • @mimimada734
    @mimimada734 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Gua kreo in semarang central java, my hometown...

  • @zeamarbleruns1720
    @zeamarbleruns1720 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Nice

  • @RuanthGrain
    @RuanthGrain ปีที่แล้ว

    I live in Australia near Indonesia
    I used to live there when I was like 5 years becoming an Indonesian citizen until I move back to Australia

  • @muhammadhaikalfiqri1897
    @muhammadhaikalfiqri1897 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Pernah tinggal di Bekasi. Salam mas dari Bekasi

  • @agusti_zainal0445
    @agusti_zainal0445 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Indonesia️USA❤️🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇲🇨🇲🇨🇲🇨

  • @yasseralqadri2205
    @yasseralqadri2205 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Wow i am impress with your bahasa indonesia saya ngk nyangka serius kwkwkw hebat keep it up bro

    • @ethanwestfall2067
      @ethanwestfall2067 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Haha terima kasih :) Takutnya saya tidak masuk akal karena mereka tiba2 minta saya bicara

  • @ombus2143
    @ombus2143 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    You speak good Indonesian. And you learned it only about 8 months? That's awesome

    • @ethanwestfall2067
      @ethanwestfall2067 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Harus digunakan tiap hari.. sayangnya sekarang bahasaku sudah mulai menjadi agak kaku :/

    • @nocturnalgaming4966
      @nocturnalgaming4966 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@ethanwestfall2067 how about youtube channel, membahas apapun di US dengan bahasa

  • @letscook4092
    @letscook4092 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Im from indonesia

  • @atchanih
    @atchanih 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    The skirt-like men used is called Sarung, and it's not exactly religious clothing, tho I understand why you'd think that.
    Not all kerupuk is from fish, it's a general misconception about kerupuk among foreigners.
    If you need to go by bus for longs distance trip, you'd should use executive class busses.

  • @montanawest1183
    @montanawest1183 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Bahasa Indonesianya bagus. Semoga terus digunakan supaya tidak hilang. Terima kasih

    • @ethanwestfall2067
      @ethanwestfall2067 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Sama2 :) Bahasa saya sudah mulai sedikit hilang tetapi saya akan berusaha untuk terus menggunakannya

    • @montanawest1183
      @montanawest1183 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@ethanwestfall2067Sering sering melihat youtubers dari Indonesia, Film film Indonesia, atau boleh berkoresponden dengan saya lewat my inbox. Saya dengan senang hati kalau bisa membantu. Sayang kalau bahasa apapun hilang. Suatu saat, siapa tahu, kamu kembali lagi ke Indonesia. Saya sudah hilang kemampuan saya berbahasa Perancis karena tidak digunakan di Indonesia. Okay 👍👌🙌

  • @invasinetizen
    @invasinetizen 3 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Please subtitle bahasa next video 😃

    • @GamelanSinarSurya
      @GamelanSinarSurya 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Great idea. Maybe subtitles in Bahasa Indonesia could be added to this video! 😊

  • @shintadewiyanti5273
    @shintadewiyanti5273 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Btw in what year you stayed in Indonesia, in what city & how long was it ?

  • @marijancorluka4500
    @marijancorluka4500 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Hopefully Indo will open very soon, there should be a new regulation after January 25th. I want to go asap and if there is someone who is also going or already went, replying to me so we can chat about it would be much appreciated! Thanks!

    • @aldyftl
      @aldyftl 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Indonesian still closed for foreigner right now unless you are an essential worker, permanent resident, Governmental employee , etc. I just got back in the US on Sept. Planning to go back next year, i was born & rised in the Capital city (Jakarta). If you have any question just let me know🙂

    • @marijancorluka4500
      @marijancorluka4500 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@aldyftl Yes, I have many questions actually haha. I have already talked to many people but they all make it seem like it's pretty much impossible for me to come, unless I have a crazy specific reason, right?

    • @nenalinawatizahra473
      @nenalinawatizahra473 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Mr meet me🤭🤭🤭

  • @andrewwokas
    @andrewwokas 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Bebek Sinjay.... baiklah....

  • @hegalpoilievre9786
    @hegalpoilievre9786 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I wanna live in america

  • @nenalinawatizahra473
    @nenalinawatizahra473 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    How come u can stay in indonesia.. so what food u like

  • @ozanfauzan6434
    @ozanfauzan6434 3 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Im form indonesia

  • @tommie5778
    @tommie5778 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Are usa 🇺🇸 citizens allowed to come to indonesia right now without visa ? How about with tourism visa ? Or do you need a business visa .? Thanks

    • @guacamolebelacan8094
      @guacamolebelacan8094 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Tommie as I know is you are able to enter indonesia if you are a student, a worker visa holder, have Indonesian partner or business trip. I live in Sumatra, it’s not so touristic, however I still saw few tourists here.

    • @tommie5778
      @tommie5778 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@guacamolebelacan8094 yeah I believe visa free is still restricted :(

    • @marijancorluka4500
      @marijancorluka4500 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      It's restricted for all foreigners. I am Croatian and I called the Indo embassy in my city multiple times. Until January 1st, only foreigners with a good reason could come (emergency, family member, work, contributing to Indonesia in a way, like volunteering...). Even if you had a good reason, you would have to go through bunch of procedures to get a visa (which was not needed before covid) before going, like for example: find a sponsor in Indo who has 10k USD in their account, they have to confirm it, write a letter... then the covid proof, etc... Since January 1st to 14th, NOBODY could come to Indo, even if you had a reason. I called them yesterday again and the lady told me that Indo extended that regulation until 25. So for another 6 days, nobody can come, hopefully they won't extended it again and there will be a good new regulation. I want to go there asap without a visa, so hopefully they will open. If there is anyone planning to go and they see this comment, please reply so we can message about it and learn more about everything, especially now because everything is harder. Thanks.

  • @arshstarfyfirdausy9658
    @arshstarfyfirdausy9658 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Up

  • @nonoari3756
    @nonoari3756 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Is Indonesia open border yet ?

    • @azariacaria
      @azariacaria 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I don't think so

    • @justerofasriodina6954
      @justerofasriodina6954 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      Not yet,we Will wait you tourist
      ~Indonesia

    • @Dovndyr13
      @Dovndyr13 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Bali should have had opened the 11th september for foreigners. But as rest of Indonesia the country is closed to the 31st December

  • @andriaoca5975
    @andriaoca5975 3 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    IM from Indonesian :)

    • @aldinalia8091
      @aldinalia8091 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      🤦‍♂️🤦‍♂️ this is the only time i hate being Indonesian

    • @coolestgangsta7164
      @coolestgangsta7164 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Lu dari orang indonesia ?

    • @dinzaustin9661
      @dinzaustin9661 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      literally no one asked

    • @aldinalia8091
      @aldinalia8091 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@dinzaustin9661 right!!😂😂

    • @Bagas463
      @Bagas463 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Iam from Saturnus ...tolol..

  • @fadhilakmal3786
    @fadhilakmal3786 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Hello i a indo not engglis

  • @ratnawijaya3
    @ratnawijaya3 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Buset cepet banget ngomongnya 😰

    • @ethanwestfall2067
      @ethanwestfall2067 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Maaf ya.. coba mengurangi kecepatan pemutarannya

    • @rio1013
      @rio1013 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      Hmm, he speaks in his mother language, so he speaks fast. Sama aja kita ngomong pake bahasa indonesia, kadang2 kita gak sadar cepet banget kita ngomong.
      But yeah, sekalian belajar bahasa inggris (listening) 😊. Take an advantage from the way he speaks bruuh. Listening from native speaker 👌🏼

  • @sky-th6jo
    @sky-th6jo 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Ya indonesian is never buly foregner like ur people do to asian in ur country we very friendly n u save in indonesia

  • @cumeil
    @cumeil 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    You aren’t a real missionary unless you have eaten Sate Dog in central jawa

  • @hans_thuhan
    @hans_thuhan 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    US help us for independen?? Hahaha.. 😂😂 don't change history..

    • @adrianong33
      @adrianong33 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      Actually yes they threaten to stop funding netherlands if they keep using the funds to colonize indonesia instead of restoring the country after world war 2 with germany

    • @ETS186
      @ETS186 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@adrianong33 this is true. Indonesia's 1945 independence was from Japan. We kicked the Dutch out only in 1949. But even then the Dutch were still in Papua until 1960s.

  • @Yoshi2x
    @Yoshi2x 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Indos are pretty loud and rude