Wow, I was actually able to sit down for five minutes and write a little bit about our week! We’ve been in Jakarta for about three weeks now and our days have been long, crazy and above all fun! My dad is getting ready to go back to Mexico and I still don’t know how … Continue reading
Sometimes mommy needs a break from the confinements of apartment living. Apparently toddlers need a break every single day and a great option for some break time both for mom and kid is the Playground @ Kemang. We have visited this playground a few times. Every single time Evan has left very tired but very … Continue reading
Living in Jakarta can be both wonderful and dreadful, depending what side of the traffic jam you are in. In response to the imminent stress-induced ailments my back is prone to suffer I have found the perfect solution, about 400 meters from my apartment building, in the form of a traditional Indonesian Spa: The Martha … Continue reading
A brief introduction to becoming a helping hand in Indonesia. You can find the article on the Expat Quotes website. Volunteer Oportunities in Indonesia Indonesia is a very culturally rich country full of life and unique traditions, however socio-economic disparities permeate every aspect of Indonesian peoples’ lives. Disparities of the levels of education, health and … Continue reading
This is a small article I wrote about the biggest festivals and events that happen annually in Jakarta. You can find the article published in the Expat Arrivals website. What’s on in Jakarta Jakarta’s cultural and entertainment scene is as diverse as its people, customs and neighborhoods. Several annual events are popular among the expat … Continue reading
We had a fun week full of activities. The kids started Kindyroo again and Evan started summer camp. Since we will be leaving soon for a few weeks we are trying to get as much done and see as many friends as we can. We met new friends, started a cross-fit class (I’m still in … Continue reading
I can’t believe July is here! I feel I just got back to Jakarta with a newborn in my arms. That is certainly not the case anymore. Joshua is getting bigger by the second and Evan is becoming more charming and silly every day. I love watching their little personalities develop. God has been so … Continue reading
Summer, the time of the year where the biggest event in the expat community takes place: the Expat Exodus. Most everybody takes advantage of the school holidays to repatriate at least for a few weeks and enjoy quality family time, real barbecue grilled burgers, fresh (vs. frozen) berries, good root beer, and very possibly some … Continue reading
A day late, but here nonetheless. We had a wonderful week and an even more wonderful weekend as we saw some dear friends, did some playground exploring and ended the week by spending a couple of days at the beach. Josh has gotten his first tooth and Evan is becoming sillier and funnier by the … Continue reading
Many people think all Expats lead lavish lifestyles full of luxuries and barely work. For the expats in Jakarta that is not the case. Long work hours and commutes make people in Jakarta think twice about going somewhere, but when they do they enjoy it to the fullest and make the most out of it. … Continue reading
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