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Demonicat
Joined: 28 Oct 2004
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 Posted: Mon May 15, 2006 12:42 pm Post subject: What to bring? |
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Hi all,
After using the seach engine on the sight, I sadly discovered that the previous "what to bring list" is gone- which is a shame as I am coming to Jakarta in a few weeks. Anyway, can anyone make some suggestions on what would be a great thing to bring down? |
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Zorobabel
Joined: 13 Feb 2006
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| Posted: Mon May 15, 2006 5:05 pm Post subject: |
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| Looking at your post history, you're American? Make sure you bring the right $100 bills. |
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gugelhupf
Joined: 24 Jan 2004
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Location: Jabotabek
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| Posted: Tue May 16, 2006 12:02 am Post subject: |
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In Jakarta clothes and shoes are not a problem but elsewhere in Indonesia getting big sizes can be difficult. If you are an avid reader then bring your books if poss - English language books are very expensive indeed and the selection isn't good. Also perfumery (for men and women) is expensive so hit the duty free on the way here.
Apart from that, the only thing I have a problem getting hold of at an affordable price is breakfast muesli - oh, and mosquito repellents here are damn effective but after-bite remedies, for some strange reason, are crap.
Electricity is 230V a.c. 50Hz - I guess you probably know this already but I did once meet a newbie teacher who shipped over a load of 110V appliances from the states. |
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TEAM_PAPUA
Joined: 24 May 2004
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Location: HOLE
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| Posted: Wed May 17, 2006 4:26 am Post subject: * |
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Hi all,
After using the seach engine on the sight, I sadly discovered that the previous "what to bring list" is gone- which is a shame as I am coming to Jakarta in a few weeks. Anyway, can anyone make some suggestions on what would be a great thing to bring down? |
Intro to Basic Grammar? 
An International Driving Licence.
A Sense of Humour.
Patience (unlimited).
Some pictures/newspapers etc from home (for the students).
You can buy almost everything here: from designer clothes to dildos, western food to viagra. |
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Demonicat
Joined: 28 Oct 2004
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Location: Near Shida, Taipei
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| Posted: Wed May 17, 2006 12:10 pm Post subject: |
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| Awesome, thanks guys! I'll be there on the 6th, so if I can thank any of you with a beer, just let me know. |
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Demonicat
Joined: 28 Oct 2004
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| Posted: Thu May 18, 2006 2:16 am Post subject: |
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| Actually, I have one more thing that I am depating with myself: should I bring my computer? In Korea is is usually easier to just buy a new one upon arrival, but I realize that Indonesia is far different. In your expert advice, should I bring it? |
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TEAM_PAPUA
Joined: 24 May 2004
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| Posted: Thu May 18, 2006 9:05 am Post subject: * |
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I assume you mean laptop - yes bring it, you can get every type of computer/laptop/PDA etc here but prices are relatively high.
And...I'll have a large Bintang (no ice) |
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Demonicat
Joined: 28 Oct 2004
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| Posted: Thu May 18, 2006 10:24 am Post subject: |
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I actually meant a desktop, I have a rather uber (and rather heavy) system that I've built.
And you've got it, one bintang with no ice. |
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TEAM_PAPUA
Joined: 24 May 2004
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| Posted: Thu May 18, 2006 10:35 am Post subject: * |
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| If that's the case just bring the components and pick up a case and keyboard here - JKT has plenty of 'electronics' malls and they have everything in all shapes and sizes. |
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Numps
Joined: 21 Mar 2005
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Location: Jakarta
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| Posted: Thu May 25, 2006 12:42 pm Post subject: |
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I have given a little thought to your question and come up with this tentative list of things to bring:
ESSENTIAL
mosquito net
snake repellent soap
candles
telescope
waterproof map case
revolver and ammunition
military compass, brass
pocket watch
playing cards
the �Lord Ponsonby� pith helmet
powdered milk
assorted teaspoons
two or three shoe horns
box commode (recommended brand: �The Trumpeter�)
cognac
Bryant and May tiger matches
RECOMMENDED
folding parasol
shooting stick
hip flask
cigarette case
toast rack
pearl-handled fruit knife
wind-up gramophone
cane fishing rod, in canvas bag
a Bilston enamel pill box
USEFUL
badminton racket
coal scuttle
sugar tongs
concertina or banjo (but not both)
pictures of HM The Queen (as presents)
napkin rings
folding barometer
folding sewing machine (Wilcox & Gibbs, New York)
a selection of gentleman's Piccadilly wing collars
brass/copper warming pan, with wooden handle
jelly mould
folding rocking chair
occasional table, oval
Darwin�s �On the Origin of Species� (for arguments with local chaps)
gravy boat
folding cake stand
a set of brass postal scales.
I expect other old �Indonesia hands� can make some more suggestions. |
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Demonicat
Joined: 28 Oct 2004
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Location: Near Shida, Taipei
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| Posted: Thu May 25, 2006 2:25 pm Post subject: |
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| Damn it all to hell! I prefer gin greatly over cognac. I find that only strumpets and the french drink cognac. Should I bring small gifts to tip my porters? |
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Numps
Joined: 21 Mar 2005
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Location: Jakarta
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| Posted: Fri May 26, 2006 2:38 am Post subject: |
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"Claret is the liquor for boys; port for men; but he who aspires to be a hero must drink brandy."
(Dr Johnson)
In my experience, all you need to give your porters is a good kicking. |
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PlasticPill
Joined: 22 Sep 2005
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Location: usa
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| Posted: Fri May 26, 2006 5:58 am Post subject: |
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| I'm planning on bringing my laptop to Indonesia, but I know it's a different voltage there. Yes...I know a quick google search would of confirmed what voltage Indonesia uses (I believe 220....I forgot.) but I wanted to know what others were using over there? I purchased my laptop in USA....so I'll need some type of converter to transfer proper voltage? I really don't want to fry my laptop....the warranty is crap, I don't believe it would cover that. |
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Demonicat
Joined: 28 Oct 2004
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| Posted: Fri May 26, 2006 8:09 am Post subject: |
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JUST an idea, but I know that DESKTOPS come with built in voltage adapters. Furthermore, none of my friends in Korea have had any issues (that I know of). It may be the same way, but if no one answers your question before I get off work, then I will find out for you.
Hey, when are you coming down? It'd be nice to find another rookie to explore with...I'll bring the pith helmets. |
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PlasticPill
Joined: 22 Sep 2005
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| Posted: Fri May 26, 2006 8:24 am Post subject: |
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| Demonicat wrote: |
JUST an idea, but I know that DESKTOPS come with built in voltage adapters. Furthermore, none of my friends in Korea have had any issues (that I know of). It may be the same way, but if no one answers your question before I get off work, then I will find out for you.
Hey, when are you coming down? It'd be nice to find another rookie to explore with...I'll bring the pith helmets. |
Perhaps. But I don't have the room to bring a desktop. Thus the laptop becomes very handy ((Especially for that long flight. Now I just wish I could find a longer battery....))
I'm just afraid of buying the wrong converter...if thats even what it's called. I want to be able to plug my laptop into my friends outlet at her home, but my laptop runs of USA voltage, so it's not equipped for Indonesian voltage. Ofcourse, it's very important I don't fry my laptop. The warranty sucks, in short. |
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