Deportment/grooming classes in Jakarta

hello

I have an 11 year old daughter and wish to give her some
deportment/grooming classes. Is there one in jakarta that you know?
Thanks, Cameron



Hi Cameron,

As of now I have not been able to find any classes here of this nature. On occasion the Mercantile Athletic Club offers etiquette / table manner classes at the club but these take place approximately 2 times per year. Perhaps you may wish to contact Roberto at Alfons Salon at +6221 7220416 for the grooming classes.

Or contact John Robert Powell
http://www.jrpindonesia.com/v2/eng/home/index.php

Jakarta (WTC)
World Trade Center (WTC), 17th Floor
Jl. Jendral Sudirman Kav. 29-31 Jakarta - 12920
Phone: (62-21) 527 8563

Jakarta (Kelapa Gading)
Jl. Boulevard Timur Raya Blok NC 1 No.42-43
Kelapa Gading, Jakarta Utara - 14240
Phone: (62-21) 452 3777

Good luck!

Travel to Jakarta Tips

Hi there ladies,

I have read some of your questions and see that mine doesnt fall within your general advice but here it goes.

My cousin and I will be visting Jakarta this November and not sure where the best part of the city is to book a hotel and still be close enough to the night life and other main attractions. Also can we use the train - is it realiable to get around?

Thanks
Nicoleen



Hi Nicoleen,

Please check WhatsNewJakarta.com and buy their book in the airport bookstore -
JAKARTA ENTERTAINMENT GUIDE 2011 - 2012 1st EDITION,
1st EDITION
BAR AND RESTAURANT LISTING INCLUDING MAPS

We won't recommended train unless you want to go outside Jakarta.
We would recommend you to always use Blue bird taxi here (it's cheap and safe).

Our recommendation hotel for you to stay is better in South Jakarta area ...

5 stars hotel -
Le meredien
Intercontinental Hotel
Hyatt
Mandarin Hotel
Marriot
Ritz Carlton

3 - 4 stars
Ibis Hotel in Wahid Hasyim
Harris hotel in Tebet
Gran Mahakam Hotel
Gran Kemang Hotel

Place to hang out : check this link http://www.whatsnewjakarta.com/web3/event/EventList.php?cboGroup=54

Good luck!
Lara & Kelly

Weekend Dance Classes in Jakarta

Read your blog with great interest.

I am an expat and have been looking for weekend dance classes in Jakarta for the longest time! Either they offer only weekday slots or only one (very early) class on a Saturday.

The classes I am interested are: strip tease, pole dancing or Beyonce/Pussy Cat Dolls type of routine. Objective is to have some exercise and fun at the same time.

Wonder if you can help.

Many thanks!


Hi there!

This one took a bit of time but we found someone who offers these classes. Please contact Jun Ko Agus - "AGUS" at 08128083472 or BBM PIN 20EA3857.

I've just called him and he is still teaching and looking forward to hearing from you.

Best of luck and let us know how it goes.

Lara & Kelly

Looking for an endocrine system doctor

Hi,
I wonder if you could help me something.
My friend who suffer from mild overactive thyroid is coming to Jakarta next month as an expat wife.
Do you know anywhere she can have a doctor who specialists in endocrine system in or around Jakarta?
(or Surabaya may be able to commute from her place...)
At this moment her bahasa indonesia is very limited so that she prefers to have a doctor who can speak
English.
Thanks in advance.
Judith.



Hi Judith,

I would suggest your friend to seek specialist with;

Dr. Isabella Margie & Partners
TRUECARE
Location: Grand Kemang Building 4th Floor, Jl. Kemang Raya No. 15, Jakarta
Phone: +6221 7179 2337 / +6221 7179 4613 | Fax: +6221 7179 4613
E-mail: truecare_margie@yahoo.com (Highly recommended)

Global Assistance & Healthcare
Location: CILANDAK COMMERCIAL ESTATE, BUILDING 111-GC, JALAN CILANDAK KKO RAYA
24 Hr Alarm Centre: +62 (21) 299 78 999 Toll Free: 0-800-1-GLOBAL Medical Center is reachable thru: +62 (21) 299 78 988 Administration is reachable thru: +62 (21) 299 78 997
Website: www.Global-Assistance.net
E-mail: operations@global-assistance.net

Global Doctors
Location: Jl. Kemang Raya No. 87 - Kemang, Jakarta Selatan
Phone : +6221 719 4565 | Fax: +6221 719 8969
Mega Kuningan Clinic, Taman kantor A9 - No. A3A Mega Kuningan, Jakarta Selatan
Phone: 576 2869 | Fax: 579 33421
Website: www.globaldoctorsjakarta.com
E-mail: info@globaldoctorsjakarta.com

International SOS
Location: International SOS - Jakarta, Indonesia, DID. +62 21 7599 8781 | Fax. +62 21 750 6002/3
Clinic Services in Jakarta SOS Medika Klinik - Cipete | Phone : +6221 7505973
SOS Medika Klinik - Mega Kuningan | Phone: +6221 5255367
Website: www.sosindonesia.com

Ceramics

Hi
I'm looking for an adult's ceramics / pottery course in Jakarta. I've had a look myself can't find anything. Any suggestions?
Thanks, Ali


Hi Ali,

Please call Eresa at 085810106068 as one option. Another option is a bit far in Cinere but at 0217541263.

Let us know how it goes. :)

Lara

Natural disaster

Hi, we are currently living in Sydney and have just been informed by my Husband's company that they are moving us to Jakarta in 6 weeks time. I don't know much about Indonesia but always think of natural disasters when I think of it!! Are the disasters very commonplace in Jakarta? Is it a dangerous city to live? Hope to hear from u soon.
Regards, Dee


Hi Dee
Well natural disasters seem to be happening all over the world at the moment
and in Indonesia, no more than any other country that has volcanoes in the
ring of fire. It is a big country and there are often small earthquakes
reported in parts of Indonesia. Generally they do not effect Jakarta so
much, but I guess you can never say never in this day and age. I am a New
Zealander so the big earthquake in Christchurch effected many friends but my
family are not effected on the opposite coast. Indonesia is quite like
this.

As far as is it a dangerous city to live in I would say no. As a woman I
feel very safe going out with my friends at night, getting a taxi home at
night. Walking around my neighborhood is busy but safe. The people in
Indonesia are lovely and once you get to know them will do anything to help.
Of course there is petty theft etc but that is probably far less than other
big cities around the world.

The media has a lot to answer for when reporting on Indonesia as usually
they give it a bad wrap. To be honest I feel much safer here than at home
now and one reason I think the crime like random rapes, muggings and
beatings are much less (almost non-existent amoung the expat community) is
being a Muslim country there are not the drunk people on the streets who
will pick a fight for no reason like at home.

I think you will be pleasantly surprised when you arrive. Common sense when
it comes to looking after your valuables but overall I personally feel very
safe in Jakarta.

Kelly & lara

Good Salon

My girlfriend is moving to Jakarta to live with me. She dyes her hair blonde and has been worrying about finding a Salon in town that would do a good job with blonde highlights. Do you have any recommendations for her? Perhaps something priced on the high end and something in the moderate end.

Many thanks!


Dear Robert,

Jakarta has so many good salon and she shouldn't be worry about it ;-)
You can try my regular in Alfoons in jalan Barrito. Ask for roberto oor you may call indro at +628179144282 who will give you directions. Lara