Cash, Cards, or QRIS: How Payments Work in Surabaya
Most day-to-day spending in Surabaya today runs through QRIS, Indonesia’s unified QR payment standard — from street food stalls to
Best Time to Visit Surabaya: Weather and Seasons
The short answer: June through September is Surabaya’s dry season and the most comfortable window to visit — minimal rain,
Surabaya’s Old Town (Kota Lama): A Walking Guide
Most visitors to Surabaya never make it here, and that’s exactly what makes it worth the detour. Kota Lama, Surabaya’s
Opening a Bank Account in Surabaya as a Foreigner
The short version: if you hold a KITAS (temporary stay permit) or KITAP (permanent stay permit), opening a local bank
The History of Surabaya: From Majapahit to City of Heroes
Most visitors know Surabaya through a single date — November 10, 1945 — but the city’s story stretches back more
Rawon: Surabaya’s Iconic Black Beef Soup
Ask any local to name Surabaya’s single most representative dish, and rawon comes up almost every time. It’s not flashy,
Top Attractions in Surabaya Worth Your Time
Surabaya earned its nickname “City of Heroes” through a real, still-visible history, and its best attractions reflect that mix —
Average Rent in Surabaya by Area and Property Type
Rent is the single biggest variable in any Surabaya relocation budget, and it swings dramatically depending on two things: which
Surabaya Memories: The Complete Guide
Beneath Surabaya’s malls, toll roads, and master-planned townships, there’s an older city still standing — weathered, imperfect, and largely overlooked
Understanding Surabaya: The Complete Guide
You can visit Surabaya, or even live there for years, without ever fully understanding why it feels the way it