Sooky moods have come out to play as the torrential rains continue to fall in Jakarta. Today we spent the afternoon eating pasta and discussing the first world problems that we face daily in Indonesia… while locals living on the street were smiling despite not having eaten for a week (yes, I am a horrible person). Here is a list of the top "First World Problems" that you are likely to face if you ever get lost on your way to Europe or America and find your...

The more time I spend in Jakarta the more I discover that there is to love about this unique city. Note: This optimistic outlook could potentially be driven by the fact that I just returned from a swim in the pool at my new Mansion of a Kos... my commendations might not be so positive after a 3-hour delay in Jakarta's peak traffic! John Howard's Mate: Last weekend my awesome, youthful (hope you're reading this mum) and supportive parents flew over to Jakarta ...

"Once upon a time there was a little girl named Goldilocks. She went for a walk in the forest. Pretty soon, she came upon a house, she knocked, and when no one answered, she walked right in…." House Hunting in Jakarta: House hunting in Jakarta was another adventure. Typical housing for students in Jakarta is called a Kos. A Kos is not something that we have in Australia but they can most accurately be described as a mixture between a hostel and a boarding ho...

Before leaving for college in Boston in August 2013, my friends and family told me that I would have the time of my life. Prior to departing for Jakarta they wished me well and told me that my trip would be an adventure. I spent 5 months in America and needless to say my friends were right, I had an amazing time. I have been in Indonesia for 17 hours and to say that it has already been an "adventure" is a slight understatement... January 1st, 2014: Happy New Yea...