About the Book

CultureShock! Jakarta is the definitive guide to living and working in the capital of the largest archipelago in the world. This book imparts to readers essential tips for survival in this hot and bustling city. All you need to know about renting an apartment, getting a driver’s licence, using public transport and other nitty-gritty details of everyday life are found in this humorously written book. Providing more than just facts and practical tips, the authors give insider knowledge that cannot be found in other books. Discover the diversity and richness of Jakarta and immerse yourself in the culture, traditions and lifestyle of the locals. If you are planning to live or work in Jakarta, CultureShock! Jakarta will help you hit the ground running the moment you step off the plane.

About the Series

The CultureShock! series is a dynamic and indispensable range of guides for those travellers who are looking to truly understand the countries they are visiting. Each title explains the customs, traditions, social and business etiquette in a lively and informative style.

CultureShock! authors, all of whom have experienced the joys and pitfalls of cultural adaptation, are ideally placed to provide warm and informative advice to those who seek to integrate seamlessly into diverse cultures. The books in this series have a friendly and honest writing style and are full of personal experiences, practical advice and useful information.

About the Authors

Terry Collins, the co-opted co-author, was born in London nine months after World War II ended. Terry has had a varied career having at times been a teacher, a ‘squatter’s leader’, a wallpaper hanger, a charity director, a leather worker, and on the dole. He has lived in France, Spain, Thailand and, since 1987, in Jakarta. Since 2004, Terry has been writing about living in Jakarta on his website : http://jakartass.net.

Derek Bacon was born in Staines, near Heathrow in London, in 1968. He made up for this obvious shortcoming at an early age by travelling, taking photographs, making notes, and general larking about with people he met along the way. Some of this harmless larking involved settling in Jakarta for five hot years.
 
Currently living on England’s south coast, Derek is now a full-time illustrator, and rarely goes anywhere near Staines unless really forced to. (Like when he gets on a plane marked ‘Jakarta’). To see some of Derek's work please visit www.derekbacon.com.