I am planning to relocate to Medan

https://www.expat.com/forum/viewtopic.php?id=800106

Hi, dcominsky

The above needs a bit of editing but is mostly valid.

If it's priced in Dollars, look somewhere else.

A hotel for a couple of weeks. Start your hunt by asking the hotel staff - Receptionist, cooks, security, the guy sweeping the leaves.

They might well ask for a commission, but there's a good chance you'll find a starter place.

Transport.

I believe Bluebird taxis operate in Medan.

Install the app.

Their drivers tend to be good, and they don't rip you off.

I had two duff drivers this year, but none in the 5 or 6 before.

That was one who tried the tourist route that took us about 20 plus KM too far.

Showing the driver your sat nave app is on fixes the very rare occasions a driver is bad news.

Hello everyone, welcome Dennis  !

Please note that this new thread has been created on the Indonesia forum so that you may better interact.

Regards

Bhavna

I've been to Medan a few times over the years, but I think it is the least attractive city to live in in Indonesia. The good thing used to be the close proximity to Lake Toba, but it seems even that is no longer so good as people often talk about the speed boats and jet skis that speed across the water all day long.

It's horses for courses.

There might well be a specific reason for an expat to decide on a given town. My first experience was Wonosobo. A lot would hate the place, but I liked it. Add the people around you, and you can forget a good life.

I've never been to Medan, but I'd like to when I get a moment.

@dcominsky

Dennis, will be a year by now in Medan. Is it a good place?

Thanks

Teddy

@Fred

That was one who tried the tourist route that took us about 20 plus KM too far

I recall fondly the classic 1968 movie 'Coogans Bluff 'starring Clint Eastwood as a deputy sheriff in Arizona.

He arrives in New York city to collect a prisoner. Wearing cowboy boots and a stetson he hails a yellow cab at Kennedy airport. The driver gives him the once over look.

On arrival at his destination Clint gets out of the taxi and goes to pay the driver. He asks " How many Macey's stores are there in this city?" Cab driver replies "one why ?" Clint says "That's interesting we just passed two of them"