Saturday, August 25, 2012

Questions about Jakarta from newcomer

Hello I am a french lost newcomer in Jakarta, and have a few questions; 1/Where could I find a private guitar teacher working from tabs (partitions with numbers)for my son whom played three years already so not really beginner. 2/Do you know a carpenter who can make canvases on order (for painting )? Is there a place with products for vegetarians (hemp seed quinoa)? 3/Because I do like my privacy very much I would like to avoid as much hiring people.Is it possible to do without a bell boy|guard or will it be even worse because somebody might ring on the gate every couple of hours?(I won't have a maid and will live in pondok Indah.) Thank you for your very useful blog where I already found a lot of answers (By the way do you have any classifications or FAQ to find answers to previous questions?) Isabel

  Hi Isabel
Re the vegetarian items I'm not sure apart from trying the bigger expat frequented supermarkets like ranch market or kemchicks. It can be hit and miss. If you see what you're after, stock up. I know a friend asked me to buy her some quinoa in singapore so maybe if you have anyone visiting bring it with them.

 Re security I wouldn't recommend you have no one. Basically it is a prevention for petty crime. Thieves will target in guarded houses. You might be better to hire a professional security company to provide guards as they will be strictly security. A jarga (houseboy/gardener) will be more Around your home. I'll ask around for a guitar teacher. If you ask at some of the music shops often staff are keen to give lessons. Kelly

Friday, August 24, 2012

Dog Walking

Dear Ladies, I am just arrived to Jakarta last Monday with my dog Rocky , we are living in south Jakarta , JNL Warung Jati Timur . Siaga Raya . We are wondering if there is any dog group like to walk together ( and where to walk) or to meet on regular dates ? Thank you Annette and Rocky

  Hi Annette & Rocky! Welcome to Jakarta. J I would contact JAAN and make an inquiry about this at: Phone : +62 – 21-71795892 Fax : +62 – 21-71795892 E-mail : info@jakartaanimalaid.com
Website : www.jakartaanimalaid.com

 Also suggest you register at mary.ann.wiley@gmail.com for the classified ads and WhatsNewJakarta.com weekly newsletter for news update.
Once you register there, take out an ad (it’s free) and get your own group going.
 Good luck! Let us know how it goes.
 Lara Vaccar

New to Jakarta

Hello there! My name is Beth, and I'll be moving to Tangerang city at the beginning of September, 2012 to work as a teacher for EF. I suppose I have so many questions that will be answered after just diving in and experiencing it for myself...but I thought it couldn't hurt to make some contact. The internet is not the best source for good news about living in Jakarta or its outskirts...is there anything, redeeming about Tangerang City? I'm just hoping to keep my positive attitude a-float, as on the whole I'm truly excited about moving to Indonesia. Any tidbits you can offer would be much appreciated! Thank you, Beth 

Dear Beth, You can always check www.whatsnewjakarta.com for upcoming events and subscribe their weekly newsletter for news update. Welcome to Jakarta!

Thursday, August 23, 2012

Any yoga teachers/classes in the central Jakarta area?

Hello Would you kindly advise of any yoga teachers/classes in the central Jakarta area. Thank you very much Kind regards Catherine

Dear Catherine,
WhatsNewJakarta.com has a complete listing for sport activities - please check this link http://www.whatsnewjakarta.com/web3/event/GuideList.php?cboGroup=17

 Cheers, Kelly & Lara

Where can I get authentic affordable Indonesian home furnishing?

Hi, I'm Malaysian and am going to Jakarta for the Lebaran holidays. WHere can I get authentic affordable Indonesian home furnishing? Jasmine

Hi Jasmine, 
Kemang Timur or anywhere in Kemang has a wealth of affordable furniture shopping. You can try at
CV Jaya on Kemang Raya. Kemang Raya 78A 62 21 719 2878
 LIO Gallery in Kemang (costlier but lovely items) Jl Kemang Timur No 50 62 21 718 0501
 Confetti Jl Kemang Timur No 27A 62 21 7179 2024
 Asiatica Jl Kemang Raya 41 62 21 719 3260
 Klots Jl Kemang Timur No 48 62 21 7179 1827
Plan on making frequent stops on Kemang Timur. I don't recommend you actually walk down the street but you can hop out of the car as there are dozens of art shops and furniture galleries up and down each side of the road. Do barter and another little tip, occasionally my driver has better luck than I with the bartering so if I see something I like and cannot get the price I'm keen on, he'll go in a bit later and they will generally give it to him. :) I'll tip him about 20,000 - 50,000 IDR depending on the amount of the purchase. If large purchase (over 2 million) then I'll give him 100,000 IDR.

 Happy Shopping!! Kelly & Lara