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Why Tinder Doesn't Work For You (And How to Fix it)

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Tinder has become one of the easiest and fastest ways to meet girls online, and yet I know a lot of single guys who struggle getting matches and dates. Even in Asia, they can't get a decent match, and if they do, they fail to transform it into a date or a relationship. Does it sound familiar to you? Are you struggling to meet attractive girls on Tinder because they rarely match with you or reply to your messages? If yes, this article will help you identify the reasons you are failing and, more importantly, what you can do about it. 10 reasons you may be unsuccessful on Tinder :

How I Learned to Speak Indonesian in 1 Month

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I can't say I'm particularly gifted at learning languages. Before Indonesia, I lived 2 years in Italy and 2 years in Brazil, and yet I can barely speak any Italian or Portuguese. Indonesian, or Bahasa Indonesia as it is called here, is different from any other languages. There are no tenses, no declension, no tones. There is nothing tricky about the spelling, nothing complex about the grammar, and you always pronounce the words the same way . You don't even have regional differences: It is spoken identically in Sumatra, in Papua, in Java or in Bali. And best of all, it uses the Roman alphabet. Put it simply, it is probably  the easiest language to learn in the world . I arrived in Jakarta in November 2018. After one week, I had learned enough words to get by in all the most common situations : Greetings, introductions, ordering food, buying groceries, asking for directions, expressing basic feelings, etc. After 1 month, I was able to have a normal

15 Sexiest Vietnamese Models

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Vietnamese girls are among the sexiest in Southeast Asia. If you've been to Saigon or Hanoi, you were probably amazed by the number of pretty girls you can meet, especially in nightclubs . The girls listed below come from various background: Singers, actresses, models, DJs, TV hosts, and influencers. Please leave a comment below if you think I forgot someone! About Dating Vietnamese Women Vietnamese women are open to the idea of dating foreigners, and they don't usually mind if you are older than them. Many are attracted to men who can offer them financial stability. If you are not living in Vietnam, the best way to meet Vietnamese girls is through  dating sites . You can try  Vietnamese Cupid  for instance, which has over 800,000 profiles. I recommend it because most of its users are looking for foreigners and they are okay to have a long distance relationship. You can try the site for free by using this link:  Sign Up - Vietnamese Cupid .

Where to Party in Jakarta - Nightlife Areas + Map

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If you are wondering where you can party in Jakarta, this review will guide you through all the most famous nightlife areas in the city. You can also read Jakarta Nightlife  and Where to Stay in Jakarta for more detailed information. I've circled in blue  two main areas: South Jakarta and North Jakarta. Each has its own characteristics: • South Jakarta is the most modern part of the city, with plenty of skyscrapers, luxury malls, and upmarket houses. Naturally, this is where you will find the most high-end nightclubs and bars in Jakarta. Expats and rich Indonesians will normally party there.

Why You Need Travel Insurance in Indonesia (2021-COVID Update)

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When I speak with tourists visiting Indonesia, I am often shocked to learn that they don't have proper travel insurance or medical evacuation insurance. Among long-term residents, there are also many who do not have health insurance, particularly those without a working permit (typically the digital nomads). The objective of this article is to convince you that spending a few dollars per day on insurance is not a waste of money, especially during this COVID-19 pandemic. Even if you are on a tight budget, you can get cheap insurance ( as low as 3$ per day if you take a yearly subscription - check here ) that will at least save your ass in case of a serious illness or accident. If you cannot afford it, then you probably should not travel to Indonesia. Why you need travel insurance in Indonesia While you certainly need insurance everywhere, there are even more reasons to get it when you travel in Bali , Jakarta, or the rest of Indonesia: You are exposed to more risks When y

Best Things to Experience In Jakarta (2021)

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Many tourists hate Jakarta because they visit it the wrong way. They check the things to do in a guidebook or on the internet and then try to do as many as possible in a short time. Since they are not familiar with the city, they get stuck for hours in traffic, walk in the heat from one sight to the other, and spend more time bargaining than actually talking with Indonesians. I am not saying that Jakarta is perfect, but if you know what to do, you can definitely have a good time. Below is my list of the most recommended things to do or experience in Jakarta, starting from the best. An alternative title for the article could probably have been "How Not To Hate Jakarta". Your suggestions are welcome, please just write a comment at the end. You can also read  Is Jakarta worth visiting?  for more information. Try Indonesian food Every time I come back to Jakarta from Europe, the first thing I do after landing is to eat some Indonesian food. It is a very underrated cu