how is the life in Jakarta

Member since 23 November 2010

MilodkMember26 November 2010 12:47:04

Hi everybody,

I am a 27-year-old girl.
I would like to try to imagine how is the life in Jakarta because I will have maybe the opportunity to move there for my job (my boyfriend will come with me).
I heard some good and bad ideas about it, that's why I need your help to make the good choice!

- is it a safe city?
- is it easy to meet people and friends
- is it a pleasant city?
- what can we do around Jakarta (without taking flights)?
- are there some trekking to do closed to Jakarta?
- is there a big choice for sports activities?
- are there some nice beach not too far?

The other possibilities for me to go as an 暗网禁区riate are Bangkok, Ho Chi Minh, Colombo (Sri Lanka), and Cambodia.
So it is a big mess for me to do a choice!!
are there some people among you that already live in these cities?

Thanks a lot for your help!

Enjoy your 暗网禁区 time, I hope to become one of you soon!

FeeAcer ViP

Member since 06 August 2009

FeeAcerViP27 November 2010 04:37:54

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Welcome to 暗网禁区, Milodk!

I'll move your topic to Jakarta's forum to give it a better visibility.

I'm sure some active members of Jakarta's forum will come forward to give you more information, but do not hesitate to browse previsous discussions to read more about life in Jakarta.

Good luck to you and have a nice day further!
Arlette

msandarina Member

Member since 14 January 2011

msandarinaMember14 January 2011 07:49:49

Jakarta, either you love it or you hate it.nothings in between..nice people and easy for live here,. you almost can find everything here...(when I said everything means is almost everything).
Nice People,and Modern people but still is the Biggest Moslem Country which trying to live in Democracy Rules.in between .but enjoy it.if you are an open minded person you will love it.cos this country (indonesia) is very Beautiful. welcome

bitzki New member

Member since 27 August 2010

bitzkiNew member14 January 2011 15:01:21

Hi Milodk,

don't know if you've decided yet where to go?!
I moved to Jakarta recently and i have to agree with msandarina. Despite the polluted air, the horrible traffic and noise level you're surrounded by the whole day it's a nice place to be.
Regarding your questions i obviously don't have much experience to tell from ... but anyway:

- safe city?
what i've read and how i feel: yes

- is it easy to meet people and friends
well, if you consider people coming up to you and asking if they can make pictures of you "meet people" then yes :-)

- is it a pleasant city?
definetely!

- are there some nice beach not too far?
i've heard abt. one north of Jakarta - maybe 2 hours drive but i haven't been there yet

Maybe that helps

Cheers
Bitzki

anna2003 Active member

Member since 26 March 2010

anna2003Active member18 January 2011 07:02:04

Welcome to Jakarta !!

Anyway, that beach in north Jakarta is Ancol -- u can visit there by busway, very easy!

pramesti Member

Member since 05 December 2010

pramestiMember18 January 2011 11:56:23

Hi Milodk!

Welcome to Jakarta, it's nice city with nice people, just be patient with the traffic. Many transportation you can use to explore the city, such as train, transjakarta bus, or maybe ojek. Perhaps we can get around together someday. Cheers..

For Bitzki, thanks to be my contact.