The American Dream Is Over How I Found a BETTER Life in Indonesia

[@ExpatMojoForYou]

Thanks for supporting my channel. Every day, I look forward to reading your comments.

[@dianamckinney1917]

Hi Ms Kate, what kind of visa do you use to living in Indonesia. Thank you.

[@ExpatMojoForYou]

@@dianamckinney1917 When I taught English here, the language school got me a work visa. Then when I was on my own, I got KITAS for one year five times and after five KITAS, I went to the next step - KITAP which is for five years. I'm now on my fifth 5-year KITAP and when I get the sixth one, it will be as long as I live.

[@dianamckinney1917]

Thank you. May I know who sponsor you to get your own Kitas after school. The reason I ask maybe we would like to move there in the future.

[@ExpatMojoForYou]

@@dianamckinney1917 A travel agency sponsors me. Here's some info - visaguide.world/asia/indonesia-visa/kitas/

[@liabernard6947]

I told my husband to move to Indonesia, but he isn't ready yet :(

[@cornelisverhoef9282]

Moved to Thailand from the Netherlands in 2001. Best decision I ever made. Spent a few months in the Indonesian Maluku archipelago. Loved every minute of it. Beautiful people.

[@ExpatMojoForYou]

Thanks. Seems you and I both made the best decisions of our lives by moving abroad.

[@asiandude8361]

I'm a Filipino guy living Australia. And it's so like the US. Going to the Philippines made me realise how different it is to Australia. And watching your video made me realise how the Philippines is similar to Indonesia. In Western countries people are always in a rush, rude and unfriendly. In countries like the Philippines, Indonesia and Mexico, people are always friendly.

[@yasdijambak4795]

Agree…because asians are more friendly and easy to smile and are far from racist

[@Historian212]

There are many friendly people in the US, too. There’s no need to criticize Americans in order to make other countries look good.

[@Indo_Musik-e9p]

Indonesian people remember death a lot, that's why Indonesian people are friendly towards everyone

[@UltimaTheSeraph]

​@@Historian212 there are, but the majority aren't. There's also a case of different cultures and thus different perceptions on what is acceptable and consider "nice gesture". But objectively, the western culture is more individualism than the east.

[@gametri-eq6lj]

you should try visiting America especially Texas life is pretty nice here Mexicans and Asians get along pretty well and there’s a big Filipino population in houston

[@swarnabumi116]

I once met a German woman, who has lived in the city of Jogjakarta for more than 15 years. She opened a vegetarian restaurant. And offers a variety of European menus and replaces meat with typical Indonesian food. Such as Tempe and Tofu.

[@ditapuri6076]

Indonesia is heaven on earth... even though many of its people are still poor, our lives seem happy because we know how to enjoy this life.

[@ToRiolo-g3o]

Pree3eeeetttttt

[@christophersmith2470]

NO! It's because you use western money you stole from future generations living in an impoverished country with dirt cheap costs. It won't last though and you boomers will fukk that up too.

[@Geacutiee]

Siap2 jadi negara tujuan imigrant. Nanti jg kerasa dampak buruknya 🤪 Di bali, udah ada kampung bule. bule2 mulai buka usaha tanpa izin wkwk Di negara tempat gue tinggal skrg, banyak masalah karna terlalu banyak imigran, ditambah pejabat serakah gk becus.

[@Priaidamansepanjangmasa]

Ini orang aneh... Bilang surga tapi bilang miskin... Iq 78 ya?

[@sardielly5965]

we are from Netherlands and we loves Indonesia too,

[@darsawiduri]

Tidak perlu menjadi kaya raya untuk menikmati hidup di Indonesia. Keserdehanaan dan dapat berbagi terhadap sesama itulah bahagia yang sesungguhnya. Orang tua saya selalu mengingatkan "bahagia itu sederhana, jangan dibuat rumit" 😊 Thank you Kate, your content is great! ❤ 🇲🇨

[@larkop6504]

So true, my Indonesian wife taught me how to live simply.

[@umeshkhetan]

You are right. Love from India.

[@SebCAviva]

I am from Canada, and went to Jakarta in Feb, stunning people, food, culture, and so nice. Bandung was amazing, and I am coming back on Nov 17 to get married. My future wife wants to move to Canada but after seeing this and being there, I am yearning to move from Canada. Indonesians are even more friendly then Canadians, and what you pay for rent a month I pay for a single tank of gas here for 1 week. Thanks for your amazing video!

[@ExpatMojoForYou]

Thanks, @SebCAviva. Congrats on your upcoming marriage. Engjoy.

[@mrizaldi7199]

Please spread the word to your family or collagues to come to indonesia, lack of western culture are made the people dirty and lazy . Developed people are needed here for example for our people to live better.

[@alihakim5924]

@@mrizaldi7199seriously?

[@hanniemaladi5175]

​@@mrizaldi7199 🙄🙄🙄

[@rizkyadiyanto7922]

​@@mrizaldi7199gk semua bule itu cerdas. di luar jg banyak sdm rendah, bule kere, dll

[@WalDsm]

I think Indonesia is paradise in the world because in Indonesia life is so relax 😂, greeting from Dar es Salaam 🙏

[@darmadiseptian2534]

If you don't relax, life will become harder and more stressful. The key is to be grateful and enjoy it.

[@e2parajumper186]

Not mean to offend your compliment sir, first of all thank you for saying it on behalf of my country, but the problem here as an Indonesian is the corrupt government and such others, mostly politics and religions.

[@NizarRawji-nz2qj]

DaresSalaam used to be a paradise as well. I left 50 years ago when the government nationalized all properties, including my condo.

[@MichiganUSASingaporeSEAsia]

So much racism and religious war in Indonesia

[@muhammadtajwer2530]

@@MichiganUSASingaporeSEAsia I agree with the racism. Its too much.

[@bezobejo]

Salah satu kelebihan tinggal di Indonesia bagi para expat khususnya yang datang dari US adalah disini warga sipil dilarang membawa/menggunakan senjata api, sehingga Anda tidak perlu khawatir akan terjadinya penembakan-penembakan seperti yang biasa terjadi di US.

[@OsaPratama]

Namun tetaplah waspada terhadap terjadinya pembacokan atau begal 😢

[@leigh8926]

Jutaaan illegals main masuk pd merkosa ngebunuh skr maknya si kamala kalah pemilu..dia ngebuka border malah d ksh mkan rmh org amriknya gembel

[@misnawati1936]

​@@OsaPratama Begal,rampok klo kita bawa kendaraan. Klo penembakan di US bisa di mana aja.

[@JFJLMOM]

​@@OsaPratama betul😂

[@dawng5653]

His nice

[@Kindnes1111]

Ibu Kate, you are very kind and very open minded. I love you! Enjoy your life!

[@ExpatMojoForYou]

Thanks. You're so kind.

[@ExpatMojoForYou]

@@mohamedfiraz7041 Yogyakarta

[@mickyd9301]

Glad to see you are so happy, relaxed and healthy. You radiate goodness and kindness. I am a 60 yr old expat american living in Australia. I do plan to retire half my time in Thailand/ Australia for the lower cost of living. Have never been to Indonesia but it sounds like a good life. I wish you well.

[@ExpatMojoForYou]

Thanks for your kind words.

[@Namrevlis1938]

You've done it right. I lived in Jakarta for 2 years in the early 80's with my wife and 3 children. My wife and I already spoke the language. She was Malaysian, which is more than 90% identical with bahasa Indonesia. About 15 years later my daughter, husband and their daughter lived in Bali for 17 years. They built a business that thrived for more than 12 years but the terrorist bombing caused their customer base to dry up. They had another girl and stayed for a few years more and then returned to the USA, primarily for the older daughter to go to college. I'm over 80 now and those 2 years in Java were the best years of my life. Best regards, David

[@ExpatMojoForYou]

That's wonderful to hear. You're so lucky to have experienced that.

[@Namrevlis1938]

@@ExpatMojoForYou ... Hi Kate. I've lived in ten countries, most for two years on a work contract. After 2 years in Egypt and 2 years in Israel I contacted a friend I had been messaging in Turkey for about 2 years and then I drove there from Los Angeles, of course sending my car by ship and following 2 weeks later by air to Rotterdam. Then drove to Turkey. I met a Turkish woman and got married 9 months later. Still married 23 years later. We've lived in Antalya, on the Mediterranean coast most of the time. Mt then he asked us if we'd like to go to the palace to see where lives and we chuckled and said yes. Believe it or not, he was a prince and did show us around inside his istana. His aunt was making a magnificent batik fabric. He told us that they needed the income from the dresses she made. What a lovely afternoon. Fond regards, David Silverman

[@Namrevlis1938]

That's weird, my first 2 sentences vanishd. I stated that my late ex-wife and I drove to Jogja.

[@ExpatMojoForYou]

@@Namrevlis1938 Wow! You've had an adventurous life.

[@slametraharjo1185]

So sorry about legian happened. Its very wrong.

[@manosk1705]

Indonesia is such a wonderful country. I’ve been living in Jakarta for the past 4+ years and my experience is beyond nice words

[@KimNguyen-x6m]

Your video is so nice. I am a Vietnamese living in USA and I believe your life is going happiness in Indonesia. American dreams is seem like harder for everyone. Good luck there mom!

[@ExpatMojoForYou]

Thank you.

[@Billybritt-s4t]

American dream has been gone many many years corporate America destroyed America

[@Billybritt-s4t]

​@@ExpatMojoForYou could I make it there on 1350 SS a month

[@bimokresno]

as an indonesian and resident of jogjakarta where you are reside now, i deeply appreciated for your generous words in your video about my country, my people, my country's services including the healthcare, and of course my city. you've living for 40 years now in indonesia, so i do not need to wish you enjoy the stay, i just want to wish you be able enjoy your retirement with so much ease. so once again, on behalf of my fellow compatriots, i thank you so much.

[@ExpatMojoForYou]

Thank you so much, @bimokresno. I love my life here in Yogya.

[@kukuhiidhertiko6741]

Hi Kate, just find your channel, i life at Jogja too, Sleman exactly...I left Jakarta 6 years ago. if have a chance we can sit and have a chat

[@vividhaiku]

You better be this nice if she criticizes Indonesia 🇮🇩

[@bimokresno]

@@vividhaiku i would, if it's true. there's no need to be hide. i would yes to all bad things she would say if it's correct. no worries.

[@harry20bawole]

I'm overwhelmingly suprise with your content living in Indonesia 40 year is really shocking and blessful. As a navite people of Indoneeia, I hope you more happy and long live with all your experience. Thank you.

[@rozekins]

Sascha stevenson aja ngaku kalau pelayanan umum (pemerintah dan swasta) kayak bank, swalayan, bengkel dll... di indonesia itu amat sangat ramah dan memanjakan customer. Kalau kau ke luar negeri Terutama barat, jangan harap dapat pelayanan yg ramah seperti disini. Yg ada orangnya pada ketus2.... jadi meskipun salam pegawai indomaret dan pegawai BCA sering jadi joke, tapi sebenernya itu termasuk hal mewah di luar negeri. Disini karena setiap hari ada, jadi kayak kita ini meremehkan, take them for granted, yg ada malah di olok2.... setelah liat video ini, ada baiknya we take a good look at ourselves dan berhenti menjadikan mereka bahan olok2...

[@ExpatMojoForYou]

Benar!

[@lahirsantoso]

Pesimis: nah, bayangkan kalau saudara-saudara kita sesama manusia yang ketus-ketus itu tertarik untuk pindah ke indonesia juga, kemudian setelah pindah ke indonesia mereka sulit menyesuaikan diri dan semakin banyak saudara kita sesama manusia diluar sana pindah ke indonesia, akankah indonesia menjadi seperti Amerika serikat, dimana penduduk aslinya punah? (amit-amit ya... semoga tidak terjadi) Optimis: jadi saya pikir kita sebagai tuan rumah harus membantu mereka untuk menyesuaikan diri sehingga tidak terjadi seperti yang ada di dalam pikirian saya (diatas) ya apapun lah... gw punya tetangga bule (memang kita tidak boleh generalisir) tapi perilakunya itu bikin trauma. "apa yang anda lakukan di depan rumah saya, pergi atau saya menelefon polisi" dia bilang gitu, belum tau dia kalo kerja bakti....

[@nurburgringkid]

​@@lahirsantoso ga akan warga USA pada pindah ke indonesia. Hidup di Indonesia susah. Korupsi di mana mana..

[@Bee-vx8we]

​@@nurburgringkidkamu pikir di USA gak ada yg korupsi apa?? 😂 Iya disana gaji besar, tapi living cost nya gak kalah besaaarrr, belum pajaknya juga superr besaarr. Mana tuh pajak buat bantu isriwil pula😂😂😂. Homeless juga buanyaaakk di USA, yg kecanduan alkohol, kecanduan drugs jg banyak. Masih mending negara sendiri.

[@nurburgringkid]

@Bee-vx8we memang ada. Jangan marah lah. Mau dilihat dari sudut mana saja dibandingkan, tetap US lebih maju dari Indonesia. Kan hanya pendapat kenapa Anda sangat sewot

[@freeparticle5068]

You did the right thing Madam! I'm French Algerian and I'll move soon to South East Asia for a better life and tranquility of mind. I subscribed to your channel because I loved it

[@ExpatMojoForYou]

Thanks so much.

[@_repentence]

You know what a dream for me, American salary + Indonesia living cost 🤣 Enjoy your stay Ma'am 👍

[@Nike.Crystalia]

Udah paling bener gaji dolar tinggal di Indo. Kalau indo gaji indo ya tergantung gaji idup dan life style

[@isuriadireja91]

actually THAT's the INDONESIAN DREAM.... 🤣🤣

[@5T4YM4D]

Kuwait salary + Indonesia living cost 🎉

[@oo-ps6nt]

No complaints there 😁😁

[@oo-ps6nt]

@@5T4YM4Dthat’s even better 👍

[@fahedal-ajmi4015]

Thanks Kate for the positive notes on Indonesia, I have visited Indonesia 6 years ago and I was impressed. Respect from Kuwait.

[@ExpatMojoForYou]

Thank you! 😃

[@mentoncouve]

Hello Kate. I just discovered you, and I'm all ears listening to you. I'm in L.A. myself, and longing for a place to retire. I watched so many of the expats' stories. And yours made me interested in looking at Jakarta now.

[@ExpatMojoForYou]

Thanks for watching. You might consider Malang or Yogyakarta instead of Jakarta for retiring. I like Jakarta very much but I prefer a less crowded space during my retirement.

[@griffinina]

Wow...40yrs in Indonesia? Hats off to you, ma'am. I'm pretty sure aren't many expats who was willing to relocate to Indonesia in the 80s-90s. Glad to hear you have good life here in Indonesia. If you ever get asked to help some of your American friends to move to Indonesia, please help us out by vetting them first. We don't want troublesome people moving to Indonesia.

[@ExpatMojoForYou]

Absolutely. I don't want any troublemakers here from the US either!!

[@gobofraggel7383]

I've seen several comments from Indonesians complaining about Americans/Westerners, "Vet them" or "don't encourage the entire western civilization". Hmmmm...is it something to do with Indonesia being mostly muslim? because we see plenty of muslims here in NYC that seem to hate America and Wester civilization yet they come here anyway. In America we don't treat people this way, everyone is welcome as long as they enter legally and do not break our laws. So, what is different about Indonesia with all the hate?

[@IkieLambert]

​@@gobofraggel7383not really Muslim culture, more eastern culture and lack of law enforcmemt E.g. public display of affection is fined in Indonesia, but will the politeknik really do that? What I really learned Indonesia is how to drive. People pop up from different directions. Also I learned to smile when people ask me the same annoying question: "where are you going?"

[@uk.kencot]

@@gobofraggel7383I don’t think it’s a direct causation of being a muslim majority country. Indonesia is unique in a way that we are very diverse, but we are diverse within the inside. We have hundreds of indigineous ethnicities, but we don’t get many exposure from foreigners. Unlike Westerners whose more eager to travel, most Indonesians don’t have passports and don’t migrate too far from where they’re from. Since we are young, we are taught with our local wisdom, such as politeness (being friendly and engaging towards everybody including strangers are considered as polite and seen as positive in general), willing to abide with local rules (if you know “dimana bumi dipijak, di situ langit dijinjing” mindset), respecting whoever is older than you, no indecent acts in public, no nudities, etc; and we tend to live within a group that shares the same values. Being inside the group is a huge thing for most Indonesians, because the group validates the presence of its members. That’s where religion taking its part. It becomes one of the most common places where you can be validated by a group. Moreover, Islam shares a lot with indigineous Indonesian value (cmiiw) or at least has been embedded to our society for a very long time ago, so it feels natural for Indonesians to follow Islamic value in their daily life, even if they’re not Muslim. Younger generations might be more open though that really depends on which social structure they are in, but biggest part is their social and income’s class. Let’s take an example of my personal experience. I grew up in Jakarta, and when I moved to Yogyakarta for University, I was seen as someone who is unreachable by some of my peers, even though they might never had a convo with me. They thought, I was this girl coming from big city with big pocket, and a lot of them associate Jakartans as arrogant rich people. While in fact, my family is also Javanese (Yogyakarta is a special region in Java, so yes they are Javanese) and I am fluent in Javanese, I’m also Muslim, and the only difference was just I grew up in Jakarta. So, yeah, what does the Indonesian think if you are a foreigner with so much difference? Must be worse than what I had, isn’t it?

[@nikenpermanasari2224]

@@gobofraggel7383 one is far east and one is far west. Yes it is much different even from the history!

[@rusmansugondo4807]

I see, I'm as an Indonesian 100% agree with you Madam.....I'Il never move again to another country I love my country so much 😍

[@dawng5653]

I loved my country The United States until now :( . My husband and I are kind people we are not jerks I promise.

[@Austin_Torres]

I was recently at Indonesia, and let me share with you I loved it all. From Medan to Bali. The Culture is inspiring everyone is friendly and pure form the heart. Made many new friends. Looking forward to returning there again for a longer stay 2 weeks was not long enough.

[@ExpatMojoForYou]

I'm glad you had a great time here.

[@dasonzone3]

I live in thailand retired from California..I love it here

[@ExpatMojoForYou]

Great that you've found your happy place - just like I have.

[@PrasAtreides]

Someone told me that Indonesia is not a country, but a paradise.

[@sinyindo]

Specially ciry call Malang east java .i lived there 13 years it was paradise on earth

[@lenawid2136]

Alhamdulillah.... Merinding aku... Yang lahir dan besar di Blitar.🎉🎉

[@greenhardtop5322]

@PrasAtreides...Yeah...paradise of corruptors 😂

[@Mirai-z6f]

Setiap negara juga ada bro koruptornya,koruptor itu tergantun orangnya dan ada kesempatan😊ya dan bukan niat?​@@greenhardtop5322

[@nurulyunifar8912]

​@@greenhardtop5322you will shock knowing that in westrn country the corruptors is on the avengers mode!!whereever you go on earth that balancing stage between good or bad is always there from the beginning of time..be kind with your mind 😊

[@_apey]

You just made me want to move to Indonesia. Thank you! 🙂

[@berkahlangit-g7l]

terima kasih telah tinggal di indonesia. di bali dan jogjakarta... tinggal di bali sangat kaya akan budaya..wisata internasional. di jogja biaya hidup dan tinggal di sana sangat murah. dan masyarakat nya sangat ramah...salam kenal dari surabaya jawa timur...salam buat amerika

[@Amberabove]

Retiring comfortably in the US these days is almost impossible. I'm planning to retire at 59 in another country outside the US that is free, safe and very cheap with a high quality of life and good healthcare. Here in the US more people might face a tough time in retirement. Low-paying jobs, inflation, and high rents make it hard to save. Now, middle-class Americans find it tough to own a home too, leaving them without a place to retire.

[@wmwoods-l4f]

The cost of living keeps going up, up and up!! Rising prices have affected my intention of retiring at 62, working part-time, and building my savings. I'm worried about whether individuals who weathered the 2008 financial crisis found it less challenging than my current situation. The stock market's volatility, coupled with a reduced income, is making me anxious about having enough for retirement.

[@jeffDwyer1]

I completely agree; I am 60 years old, recently retired, and have approximately $1,350,000 in external retirement funds. I am debt free and have very little money in retirement funds compared to the total value of my portfolio over the past three years. To be honest, to be honest, having a portfolio-advisor for investing is genius! What I figured out years back what that with proper guidance, we can predict some of these situations and take advantage of them. Have you considered seeking the help of a financial advisor, the are vital towards retirement planning.

[@CindyValenti]

How can I reach this adviser of yours? because I'm seeking for a more effective investment approach on my savings

[@jeffDwyer1]

Annette Christine Conte is the licensed advisor I use. Just research the name. You’d find necessary details to work with a correspondence to set up an appointment.

[@Derekhoffman312]

@@jeffDwyer1 thanks For clearing that up, I curiously searched for Annette Christine Conte on the internet and thankfully, I came across her my goal is to retire in 2 years time.

[@larrybstreetfish5852]

Recently married to an Indonesian woman and so excited to get to visit there in the next year or so

[@mudapahlevi5019]

Learn the language here and interact with locals, I'm sure you will love it, yeah sadly most elders can't speak English, but trust me, elders in here will treat you well if you really know the language here

[@larrybstreetfish5852]

@@mudapahlevi5019 👍😉

[@mattyjmar10]

Agree with @mudapahlevi5019 to focus on learning the language. Your experience will be MUCH more positive if you make a strong effort to speak Indonesian smoothly for daily interactions. The good news is that Indonesian is not a difficult language!

[@RyanM.Justin]

Me tooo

[@bunjijumper5345]

I clicked thinking it was the Polish flag! And stayed because this video was so interesting.

[@krisowler367]

Were you doing a headstand at the time or was your monitor upside down ?

[@sahabuddinnur7729]

Thank you Kate for your very positive review on Indonesia. We want more "ambassadors" like you to promote this country.

[@sintariasilalahi]

goblok kau, itu karena biaya hidup di indonesia murah kalo pakai mata uang dia tolol, kau kalo ke negara dia mahal kan, mahalkan juga kalo dia mau ke indonesia, supaya setimpal, kalo bali murah apa masih mau dia datang? mikir yg banyak, gaj usah ngehamba hamba barat

[@meph1570]

40 fookin' years?! now that is the experience i can actually believe, mate! thanks, ma'am.

[@nsaffini1975]

I went to Jogja last year, I met many wonderful gentle and kind Indonesians. The way they speak is calming and their demeanor is so gentle. Love from Malaysia.

[@ExpatMojoForYou]

Thanks. I learned most of my Indonesian while I was living in Jakarta, so my Indonesian isn't as polite as the kind found here in Yogya, but I manage.

[@GondrongJohn]

Thank you Ma'am.... This is a great compliments from you for us (Indonesian). I love you.....

[@katasugi5844]

I watch your testimony without missing a single second... Have a great and productive days and enjoy your life here Mom... Thank you 🙏👍👍👍

[@fatahnurmanfatoni8524]

Salam Bu Kate, sy pernah tinggal 4 tahun di Jogja dan itu sangat menyenangkan

[@yeppo222]

I moved to Jakarta a little over 2 years ago for a job and it has been a great pleasant surprise. I gave myself 6 months and 2 years later I’m still here! People are respectful and kind. I have work life balance I never had working in NYC, Hong Kong or China! Slower pace and more understanding. It’s really the people that kept me here thus far. And yes, your money goes a long way here. I do miss some of the conveniences of the US like Whole Foods and Trader Joe’s but you learn to make do with what you can get. Great video!

[@im-gi2pg]

Whole Foods has gone downhill in quality and service. I can easily spend $14 to $30 for a few snacks, not even truly one meal. On thanksgiving, I paid $18 for a few spoonfuls of hot mashed potatoes and stuffing. The workers are not trained and all the deli food is driven in from Los Angeles. The workers open the bags. That’s all they know about food. They don’t make it. They don’t have training in food hygiene either.

[@ExpatMojoForYou]

Thanks. Glad you're enjoying your time here.

[@topwhy1]

Thank you for the video. Really appreciate it. Please post some more videos,for our information. We are planning to retire early.

[@Laode.Ismail]

Mantan ekspatriat saya yang berasal dari Kanada saat meninggalkan Indonesia pada tahun 2008 sangat sedih meninggalkan Indonesia. Semoga dia bahagia di kampungnya Nova scotia Kanada. Salam hormat untuk Terrence Wayne Musgrave. Terima kasih atas videonya Madam Kate. Semoga anda bahagia tinggal di jogyakarta indonesia

[@piaku3920]

Itu kampungnya Sacha Stevenson jg

[@tommyboss4067]

Sama, kawan baik saya expert dari Jepang setelah puluhan tahun tinggal di Indonesia, dia harus pulang ke Jepang krn sudah purna tugas. Dia kelihatan sangat sedih, dia katanya membayangkan hidup yg harus dia kerjakan sendiri, hidup functual dan naik kreta api berdesak-desakan. Di Jakarta dia hidup bak raja Jepang. 🤣🤣🤣

[@donwmz]

I'm an Indonesian and had been living abroad for a decade, I can relate to your story, I missed Indonesia so much I almost cried everyday that I decided to just left my growing business and went back to Indonesia and married my wife, and never came back. 20 years later I visited that country again with my wife and 3 kids as a tourist, walked down the memory lane, life is so wonderful ❤. Indonesia is one of the best country to live on earth, despite all the problems. But so much fun and happiness here.

[@Domedame]

Ketenangan batin dasar kebahagiaan. Itu mudah didapat di Indonesia. Karna org2 murah senyum, ramah, dll. Itu membuat batin tenang.

[@edjcrecords5126]

sejak kecil kami diajarkan untuk bermanfaat bagi orang lain. bagi sipapun, apapun agamanya, apapun sukunya.

[@hongkhamchittarath7224]

may god bless you,i am from Laos and lived in US since 1980 we love America so far but you never know someday i probably going back home to Laos

[@ExpatMojoForYou]

Thanks for your comment.

[@thingsall1347]

Thanks for great video of living here in Indonesia, if we look into 100 years ago there were many expat working here, so I believe the history will return and please welcome stay safely peacefully here.

[@SecretOnly-e1j]

Lady, you look so sweet and kind. Indonesians are raised to respect the elderly, especially women. The social norm is to always prioritize the seniors, and we respect our parents, especially our mother. We do not want to mess up with Mom, never, I think everywhere you go, people will be more than happy to help you. in Islam, great respect is given to both parents, but the mother is given a higher status. The Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him) emphasized the importance of the mother by stating, "Your mother" three times when asked who deserves the most respect, and then mentioned "your father" fourth. The mother is the number one priority in terms of care and respect, and this will apply as well in our daily lives when seeing elderly women. Of course, there are also not-so-nice people even in Indonesia. Welcome.

[@atravelerintime3930]

Hi Kate, Dan &Umi Stiff here. We live about 5 hours north of you in Jepara. I am an American and retired here 10 years ago. Our village, Tempur, is inside of the old Mt. Muria Volcano. A couple, Tim and Marisa Notier, stopped by to visit and did 5 videos of the place. They have been traveling the World for 7 years on their motorcycle. Their KZbin channel is: 2up and Overloaded. Look for the one named; Village inside of a Volcano Indonesia. It is very easy to get here via Van travel. We would love to have you come visit. You made the right choice. Cheers

[@derhauptmann1897]

Hello Mr Dan, I saw you in 2up and overloaded videos. Nice to meet you sir 😊

[@ExpatMojoForYou]

I will look for that video. Thanks.

[@eyuliani]

Btw Muria is a mountain, not a volcano.

[@andresusilo1]

I was born and raised in Indonesia. But as currently, I live in the USA, it always makes me feel like one day I'll go back to retire in Indonesia😊

[@ExpatMojoForYou]

And you'll be welcome.

[@andresusilo1]

@@ExpatMojoForYou thank you 😊

[@WanderingMonk55]

Sounds like great quality of life in Indonesia. I hope to visit there in the coming years. When cost of living and healthcare are affordable, it helps with having a low stress, relaxed, happy life. Enjoyed the video!

[@ExpatMojoForYou]

Thanks, I hope you get to visit soon. Just subscribed to your channel. Good luck with it.

[@WanderingMonk55]

@@ExpatMojoForYou Thank you for the sub, I really appreciate it! Have a wonderful weekend ❤

[@yukemadeka]

Indonesia sangat indah saya orang asli Indonesia bersyukur semoga teman ku betah tinggal di negara Indonesia dan Indonesia adalah negara yang damai🙏 selamat datang di Indonesia 🙏🙏❤️❤️🎉🎉🇲🇨🇲🇨🇲🇨🇲🇨🇲🇨🙏

[@DoItMyselfPeg]

Thank you for your realistic and wonderful life in Indonesia. It sounds very tempting in many ways!

[@ExpatMojoForYou]

Thanks, @DoItMyselfPeg. And thanks for supporting my channel.

[@handriantosuhar2477]

@@ExpatMojoForYou ALHAMDULILLAH IKUT SENANG...40 thn di Indonesia sudah bisa berbahasa indonesia dong ???? saya tinggal di purwokerto. enjoy your live sister

[@ExpatMojoForYou]

@@handriantosuhar2477 Makasih, @handriantosuhar2477. Ya, sudah bisa berbahasa indonesia. Thanks again.

[@BigJoe-g3o]

it's perfect for us retirees. I think the things some indonesians might not like about some foreigners are the same things us oldies don't like - lol

[@ExpatMojoForYou]

@@BigJoe-g3o Agreed.

[@ecekecektv64]

Wherever you step and choose with your heart and sincerity to live in a new country for you, do it with joy and follow the local way of living in society so that You will be comfortable with the culture in the country you live in, God always bless you and always be given health. I love Indonesia 💪🇮🇩💪🇮🇩💪🇮🇩💪🇮🇩💪🇮🇩💪

[@sulawesipitta]

Amazingly wonderful life experience you have encountered after 40 years of living indonesia. Your positive and inspiring shared written experiences expressed how happy you are and probably inspired other from the world. This small gifts to others readers certainly will seed in some other hearts . Keep spreading positive vibes ! Thank you and stay healthy and happy.

[@mpower6004]

The thing that surprised me the most in Bali was that how much I liked in there and how friendly and welcoming the locals are . Kate is right on target on every point that she made about life in Indonesia .

[@ExpatMojoForYou]

Thanks.

[@leondee918]

Glad to know that you found a pleasant place to live for such a long time, in a foreign soil! Your adaptability with the local way of life is most admirable

[@ExpatMojoForYou]

Yes, adapting was the key to my happiness here!

[@panurotomangkuwanito4728]

I am glad you are happy to live in here, stay healthy ❤

[@EmmaKlamsky]

I know there is no perfect country in this world, but at least look for one that makes you comfortable for the future of your family and yourself. Thank you, madam

[@ferysolo1600]

Thank you for loving our beautiful country and live in Indonesia. Greetings from Indonesian 🇮🇩🙏

[@tonythai50]

I always feel happier outside the USA I haven’t been to Indonesia 🇮🇩 I will definitely look into visiting and maybe moving there that is for sure

[@gugigiswanto8306]

Feel free to stay here, and if you plan to stay for a long time please blend in, enjoy and be true Indonesian. That would change your life forever 👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻

[@arieway1907]

Welcome..goodluck..

[@channelphone20]

jangan pindah ke indonesia jika kamu hanya membawa budaya barat yg buruk . biarkan asia tentram dan damai tanpa orang2 berkelakuan buruk . jika hanya berkunjung kami sangat senang . untuk anda punya keinginan menetap disini tolong lupakan . biarkan kami aman dan tentram di negeri kami sendiri . karena banyak dari kalian (barat) yang hanya bisa merusak , tidak sopan , berperilaku buruk , bertindak sesuka hati , mabuk mabukan ditempat terbuka yang dapat dilihat anak2 . kami tidak menginginkan anak2 kami kelak berkelakuan buruk,tidak memiliki sopan santun,dan egois. seperti kalian(barat)

[@lateupload]

come here bro..the prices is so cheap here, in Indonesia you can survive by spending only $1000/month and that is very enough, for only $.50 you can get a lot of food in Mcdonalds or KFC Indonesia

[@AgustinaPriyatiiningsih]

Please Sir, We look forward for you to come in Joygakarta

[@boybrownstone154]

Im Indonesian glad to that and warm to all foreigners,,, Bekasi man

[@jessrifa]

I agree with you Kate 👍 Loving Indonesia is a natural thing like other people.

[@sadigunardo9800]

Anda pemilih yang cerdas. Welcome to Indonesia the shards oh heaven

[@bellarose6509]

This was very informative, engaging, interesting, and helpful. You are a natural in front of the camera. You are definitely a great saleswoman! Thank you!❤

[@ExpatMojoForYou]

Thank you for your kind words, I really appreciate it.

[@riadhhasanrana8206]

Love you, mama. I wish you a healthy, happy and meaningful life in that beautiful land. From Philadelphia, PA

[@ExpatMojoForYou]

Thanks very much. And thanks for watching.

[@RIKYALFAKEDASIH]

THANK YOU MIS.KATE I ❤ YOU FROM JAKARTA ❤❤

[@rumahdimana]

if it is the city of jogja, no surprise then. it's people is super friendly , great food. its the 2nd largest tourist destination after Bali. The only challenging things though is the hot climate

[@spalmanazil3930]

We welcome you in Indonesia ❤❤❤

[@ThetmonMya-hm3tu]

Hello there in Indonesia. I am so happy to watch & learn your adventures in a home away from home. Thank you for sharing your own experience as an expat. I have recently retired and in a mood to live somewhere in Asia where I can have flowers in my garden year long and experience monsoon :) again. I have lived in the US 40 years next month and live in MD all along. Your experiences have inspired me. Looking forward to learn more. Warm regards, Natasha

[@ExpatMojoForYou]

Thanks. Enjoy your retirement.

[@klausschumacher7126]

I agree with you because my family and I have been living in Bandung Indonesia for 22 years. During the crisis monetary in 1999 all foreigner were leaving I founded my own consultant company only to be my own visa sponsor. After 22 years when I retired we moved to the Philippines my wife's country because this was easier for visa and permanent resident. Only our daughter who grew up in Indonesia stayed and married her Indonesian boyfriend. Now we are enjoying the Philippines for the last 7 years and hopefully many years will follow.

[@ExpatMojoForYou]

Thanks for your comment, @klausschumacher7126. Bandung is a great place. Great that you've got permanent residence now in the Philippines. Enjoy!

[@Hoed176]

I'm living in the east part of Jawa for more than 24 years now, its beautiful the local people are amazing and helpful, but one thing before you move to the archipelago Indonesia please trie to learn the language bahasa Indonesia it will open a alot of closed doors and make your stay much more comfortable..

[@ExpatMojoForYou]

@@Hoed176 Great advice. Thanks.

[@HR_8035_YEA]

You can always go back for a vacation and enjoy the things you miss. Nice video.

[@ExpatMojoForYou]

Very true!

[@IkieLambert]

And travel.24 hours or more? 😢

[@hamiakiti]

Ma'am, i'm very proud of you and i am very thank full, i am an Indonesian🥺 May god bless you❤❤

[@ChrisBGramz4u]

There is an excellent Mexicali Toco-type place a block off of the red district in HCMC, just across the pond from ya, if that taco urge ever gets too strong. Found it on my last Visa run.

[@ExpatMojoForYou]

I'm a big fan of tacos! But what is HCMC?

[@paulgunawan]

Welcome to Indonesia, hope your life becomes merrier and simpler! Enjoy life!

[@AkunTest-u4c]

Indonesia always make everyone feels like a home ❤

[@ejsgarage]

I love Indonesia, I was there for almost 2 months. It was wonderful because food, hotel and other stuff are so much more affordable.

[@ExpatMojoForYou]

Yes, and the people are very warm and friendly.

[@rolandguitarsound]

Wah...saya suka chanelnya. Sy sering kesulitan untuk memahami orang amerika terutama soal budaya. Jadi chanel ini membantu saya untuk lebih memahami pola pikir orang sana. Sukses selalu. Keren banget chanelnya. ❤👍🏻

[@ajiekdarminto1732]

10:45 Ekspresi ibu ketika cerita Bahagia hidup di Indonesia so natural, you look so happy to tell this. I hope you enjoy stay in indonesia forever. Salam dari Yogyakarta

[@jimmysallan6788]

Hai Ibu Kate yang baik, salam kenal ... sy subscriber baru ... sy senang dengan penjelasan anda yang begitu rinci, jelas dan mudah dicerna tentang pengalaman anda selama tinggal di Indonesia ... seakan sy sedang belajar bahasa Inggris khususnya listening utk TOEFL ... terima kasih sudah memperkenalkan Indonesia kepada khalayak luas n semoga pesan anda disini bisa memberikan tambahan wawasan tentang kehidupan di Indonesia yang kita cintai dan banggakan ...

[@peacebe2u480]

Jimmy, Kan itu perspective dari Wanita bule yg memang selalu mendapat Better treatment in general dibanding dgn Indo Chinese... 😅😅😅

[@EniAja-j5y]

I really feel happy of your appreciation to my country...hopefully you will really live happy n healthy and get along well with Indonesian people..❤❤

[@jamesken4468]

I am happy to hear that you have been enjoying living Indonesia all those years and being a good resident. Wish you all the best

[@prakb]

I remember how Intimidated I felt when I first arrived at Soekarna Hatta, eventually a friend I made in facebook picked me up, following that I felt the love, warmth and hospitality in Indonesia over several visits, I have since made a dear friend In Jogja! Terima kasih Ibu mendengaran kata-kata anda membuat saya bahagia

[@ExpatMojoForYou]

Thanks, @prakb. Glad that your time in Indonesia has been very positive.

[@ContentCreatorClair]

Thank you for this video Kate. I live in The Netherlands and everything is becoming crazy expensive, I am seriously thinking about moving to Indonesia but don t know how without income/employment. I am currently working in healthcare. I have visited Indonesia twice, my parents lived in Jakarta at the time.

[@pensandoingles6884]

I very rarely comment on videos, but I just have to say how much I enjoyed this video. It was so calming. I can tell that you live a peaceful and happy life in Indonesia, and listening to you made me feel a bit of that peace. Thank you very much 🙂

[@ExpatMojoForYou]

Thank you for your kind words. I'm happy you enjoyed it.

[@WinDonX]

Jogja is certainly one of the nicest places for non natives (Indonesian) to live. If you have a USD 3000-per-month job which can be carried out remotely and want to live in a less expat-populated area like Bali, living in Jogja, Bandung, Solo, Malang is heaven. I lived in Kansas for 5 years. It was nice and I enjoyed it. I met many nice people, too. If your expertise is in industry or engineering-related field, living in the US is challenging and I think I will enjoy it. So, it's up to each person. But for ibu Kate or anyone who wants to enjoy a more relax, more affordable, and more peaceful life, living in one of the mentiioned cities is a good choice.

[@Naturalintelligence30]

Well good for you. Im glad you found your happiness ma'am. Tale care and peace ✌🏼🕊️😊

[@ExpatMojoForYou]

Thanks very much.

[@gregtriplex5878]

nice idea. welcome to Indonesia, enjoy your life here

[@maulanaakbar2500]

Welcome to indonesia.....enjoy my friend....

[@Kobenoz]

Great observation was very spot on and delivered in such positive wording... Ga heran sih udah 40 taun, hehehe... Salam, semoga sehat selalu, dan jangan lupa bahagia...

[@justinmiller9169]

Great information. Thank you!

[@BaM26564]

Thank you 🎉🎉...Good to share your experiences and video madam...❤❤

[@MichaelJohn06]

This video are so extraordinarily lovely, Miss Kate. As an Indonesian, such a big honor for me, i'm really appreciate and respect all your positive thoughts. Indonesia is a truly paradise in the world with many beauties from gorgeous natures, ancient sites, foods, togetherness, happiness and etc also many different cultures, religions, ethnics, tribes, backgrounds in Indonesia but we are unity by diversity only one Indonesia, we are the world and brotherhood always helping for each other around us. Wish you all the best for your life, always healthy, be happy, keep smile, and stay safe. Good luck abd God bless you, Lady Kate. Big love from Indonesia. 🇮🇩❤😇😊😍

[@mohammadyusuf1299]

Wellcome to indonesia madam… Emjoy your life….

[@bendera.channel]

Maturnuwun Ibu Kate 🙏🇮🇩🙏

[@husnisupriadi7310]

Selamat datang bu di Indonesia. Indonesia terkenal dg keramah tamahannya dan alam yg indah

[@romeonelwan]

I am an Indonesian who lived for about 19 years in U.S. and just came back to Jakarta in 2022, and I was surprised to find that my country has hanged a lot since then when I left in 2005.. I got monthly retire money from U.S. and am very happy that it meant a lot here than it was when in U.S...the BPJS Indonesian Government health insurance is another thing that I am very grateful of..like total knee replacement and TURP (Transurethral Resection of Prostate) surgeries that I had with nil out of pocket expenses...not to mention I got a free ride card as elderly riding on luxury Transjakarta bus for unlimited trips..praise God!! I now enjoy living in Indonesia now more than ever !!

[@ExpatMojoForYou]

I'm so happy to hear that you're able to enjoy the benefits of both countries. Enjoy!

[@ratnasyahril1149]

luh pergi ke US tahun 2005 dan udah pulang? sama dong, tapi bedanya gue OGAH PULANG. gue mau mati disini. (umur gue baru 49th)

[@misnawati1936]

​@@ratnasyahril1149Pilihan orang kan beda-beda mpok. 😬😬.

[@peacebe2u480]

@romeonelwan, If you are receiving monthly SS benefits from US, u must be an American citizen living in Indo now? How do you get the SS money if you don't set up a bank account in USA? And how do you withdraw the money in Indonesia????

[@ExpatMojoForYou]

@@peacebe2u480 Yes, I'm still an American citizen and still have the bank account that I've had for years in the US. Then I transfer money into my Indonesian bank account. It's all completely legal.

[@wales01]

Hmmm a very deep from the heart of you telling how nice indonesia is,. US & Indonesia are best friend 😊😊

[@yohannesong9712]

Saya org Indonesia yg tinggal di luar negeri, Saya rindu suasana di Indonesia.

[@SamsungSamsung-fr4rs]

Indonesia lebih enak .

[@AhmadBaik-x7t]

Welcome to Indonesia

[@kapdolkim1914]

I might check out Indonesia again. When I lived in Malaysia in the early 2000s, Indonesia was still 'rough'. I have heard the new leadership is pulling Indonesia along well.

[@ExpatMojoForYou]

Thanks, @kapdolkim1914. Yes, Indonesia is coming along very well.

[@p.abidin6514]

We will be part of the G7, the top 7 largest economy in the world, in 2030, just like the current U.K. In 2045, No. 4, right after the U.S. The recent gov't that just ended yesterday was the best gov't we've ever had. 300 projects at his first term and another 300 projects in the 2nd term. The new president I predict will be pretty good as well, despite the new president's past. I see him genuinely liking the last gov't objectives and shows sincerity already. He is keeping half of the Ministers from yesterday's regime and vow to continue the last president's objectives and goals. The new president has even recruited a few activists from the 1998 riots. Maybe the new president is trying to ask for forgiveness from the activists. Jakarta's governor is up for an election this month, and I am convinced the guy Kamil will win. He has international awards, and the current Economy Minister won the Best Minister in the World in Dubai about 2 years ago. She was the Minister of Eocnomy for 20 years and will continue to be that. She worked for the World Bank before as a director.

[@p.abidin6514]

We will be part of the G7, the top 7 largest economy in the world, in 2030, just like the current U.K. In 2045, No. 4, right after the U.S. The recent gov't that just ended yesterday was the best gov't we've ever had. 300 projects at his first term and another 300 projects in the 2nd term. The new president I predict will be pretty good as well, despite the new president's past. I see him genuinely liking the last gov't objectives and shows sincerity already. He is keeping half of the Ministers from yesterday's regime and vow to continue the last president's objectives and goals. The new president has even recruited a few activists from the 1998 riots. Maybe the new president is trying to ask for forgiveness from the activists. Jakarta's governor is up for an election this month, and I am convinced the guy Kamil will win. He has international awards, and the current Economy Minister won the Best Minister in the World in Dubai about 2 years ago. She was the Minister of Eocnomy for 20 years and will continue to be that. She worked for the World Bank before as a director.

[@p.abidin6514]

We will be part of the G7, the top 7 largest economy in the world, in 2030, just like the current U.K. In 2045, No. 4, right after the U.S. The recent gov't that just ended yesterday was the best gov't we've ever had. 300 projects at his first term and another 300 projects in the 2nd term. The new president I predict will be pretty good as well, despite the new president's past. I see him genuinely liking the last gov't objectives and shows sincerity already. He is keeping half of the Ministers from yesterday's regime and vow to continue the last president's objectives and goals. The new president has even recruited a few activists from the 1998 riots. Maybe the new president is trying to ask for forgiveness from the activists. Jakarta's governor is up for an election this month, and I am convinced the guy Kamil will win. He has international awards, and the current Economy Minister won the Best Minister in the World in Dubai about 2 years ago. She was the Minister of Eocnomy for 20 years and will continue to be that. She worked for the World Bank before as a director.

[@p.abidin6514]

We will be part of the G7, the top 7 largest economy in the world, in 2030, just like the current U.K. In 2045, No. 4, right after the U.S. The recent gov't that just ended yesterday was the best gov't we've ever had. 300 projects at his first term and another 300 projects in the 2nd term. The new president I predict will be pretty good as well, despite the new president's past. I see him genuinely liking the last gov't objectives and shows sincerity already. He is keeping half of the Ministers from yesterday's regime and vow to continue the last president's objectives and goals. The new president has even recruited a few activists from the 1998 riots. Maybe the new president is trying to ask for forgiveness from the activists. Jakarta's governor is up for an election this month, and I am convinced the guy Kamil will win. He has international awards, and the current Economy Minister won the Best Minister in the World in Dubai about 2 years ago. She was the Minister of Eocnomy for 20 years and will continue to be that. She worked for the World Bank before as a director.