Escape to Karimunjawa
The word Karimunjawa means ‘a stones’ throw away from Java’. This island is approximately 80 kilometres away from Jepara (Central Java) which is about 2… More
Living in the tropics
Climate When people ask me just why I love living in Indonesia so much, the climate always features near the top of my list. Hammock… More
The top 5 best things about teacher traveling in Indonesia
When someone says, “I am an English teacher abroad,” certain countries come to mind. China is probably on the top of the list being that… More
Are Indonesians really that friendly?
As an international recruiter for EF English First Indonesia, I often get asked about what Indonesians think of us English-speaking foreigners. Out of all the… More
Meet Laura Renouf, EF Indonesia teacher
Here at EF Indonesia, we work hard to make sure our teachers have the best experience possible. Educating young minds is a life affirming experience… More
Making smart food choices in Indonesia
The Australian dollar is generally pretty easy to convert from Indonesian Rupiah: AUD$1 = IDR10,000. Having previously worked as an ESL teacher in China, I… More