MY BABY IS ONE YEAR OLD! That’s all that’s been on my mind all week. I can’t believe that just a few months ago I was holding a newborn baby in my arms. Joshua has been such as blessing and a wonderful addition to our family. Everything about him, from us thinking he was a … Continue reading
Of course this week was no exception and it was as crazy and fun as the previous ones. We are still quite busy working on Joshua’s birthday party and we are just enjoying the coming Christmas season. Monday and Tuesday I “lunched” with girlfriends and got to enjoy an awesome chocolate dessert at the Magnum … Continue reading
This is a series of interviews of fabulous people who live, breathe and thrive in Jakarta. We will feature expats and Indonesians who call the Big Durian home in hopes to give all of you a glimpse of what life is all about in Jakarta. I would love to have different perspectives on our Fabulous … Continue reading
A week in snapshots is finally back, or at least for now until Santa starts getting busy and preparing for Christmas! This week has certainly been a busy one. Then again, which week isn’t??? We celebrated Thanksgiving with good friends on Thursday and on the days before that and after I was either preparing for … Continue reading
This is a series of interviews of fabulous people who live, breathe and thrive in Jakarta. We will feature expats and Indonesians who call the Big Durian home in hopes to give all of you a glimpse of what life is all about in Jakarta. I would love to have different perspectives on our Fabulous … Continue reading
This is the second and final part of the quick guide to Moving to Jakarta. Today we will discuss what to bring and culture shock and everyday life in the Big Durian. Moving to Jakarta without Losing your Mind Part 2 What to Bring? 1. Medicine and Baby Supplies Would you recommend I stock up … Continue reading
I bet a number of you are doing some research before you move to the new place you call home. I know I did before we moved to Bangkok and then to Jakarta. I try to be as prepared as I can, especially if I’m moving with kids. A fellow soon-to-be expat mom, Magdalena who’s … Continue reading
It looks like we are back (almost)! I got my new computer last week the only problem is that I haven’t been able to install any programs because I got a MacBook Air and it doesn’t have a CD drive!!! I’m working on downloading stuff back in but it’s taking a while with my very … Continue reading
As I’ve mentioned before a lot of our spare time in Jakarta is spent at the malls. Here’s a short informative article I wrote about the Shopping Malls in Jakarta for the Expat Arrivals Website. I hope you find it useful! Malls in Jakarta With an enormous array of shopping centers encompassing the super chic … Continue reading
As a special occasion marking my dad’s last weekend in Jakarta we decided to give the Jakarta Brunch Scene another try. We had previously done Brunch at the Four Seasons Hotel and had left as satisfied customers. This time we shopped around for a different venue and headed to the Ritz Carlton in Pacific Place … Continue reading
Stumble Abroad 