We were recently invited to a day of pampering at Mom n Jo Baby and Mommy Spa in Dharmawangsa. Mom n Jo is the pioneer mom and baby spa in Jakarta. With services including baby massage, baby gym, prenatal massage, postnatal massage and other services, Evan and I were thrilled to go on a mom … Continue reading
Last weekend as a spur of the moment thing we decided to head over to the nearby city of Bandung. We had never been there before and overall had heard good review of the activities available in the once preferred spot for international conferences during President Soekarno’s rule. We jumped in a train (that’s right, … Continue reading
One of my absolutely favorite things to do in Jakarta is visit museums. One of my personal favorites is the National Museum where Indonesian culture and diversity are portrayed in every piece of the collection. I had a blast visiting the Harry Darosono Museum in South Jakarta and getting to wear one of Princess Diana’s … Continue reading
It was a muggy day in the middle of July when we decided to explore the northern harbor of Jakarta sans kids. I had heard from many friends that this place was totally worth a visit if not for the shopping in the traditional markets at least for an unforgettable experience of immersing ourselves in … Continue reading
A few weeks ago we had the opportunity to take a break from the routine and go on a weekend staycation at the Shangri-La Hotel here in Jakarta. Despite the fact that we didn’t hop on a plane and pack for a lifetime, the boys were very excited as we were dropped off at the … Continue reading
For us, weekends in Jakarta are usually full of errands and social activities. We like to spend Saturdays and Sundays with the boys and take them out of the house at least for a few hours. Although we love all the amazing indoor playgrounds throughout Jakarta, for the most part we try to avoid the … Continue reading
Ever since I went back to work a couple of months ago I try to make the most of my free time and spend as much quality time with the boys. The work-life balancing act has been tough but I feel like I’m finally getting on track and I try to savor every second I … 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 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
One of my favorite activities to do when people visit is to take them to Kota, also known as Old Town. Since my in-laws were in town I thought I would take them to the city center to see the beautiful remnants of art-deco architecture still standing in Kota and take them to a museum … Continue reading
