Growing up in Monterrey I would get super excited whenever we had the opportunity to visit Mexico City. Although I was born in DF (Distrito Federal, aka Mexico City) we moved to Monterrey when I was 5 years old and every opportunity we had to visit DF we would seize. As a teenager I found … Continue reading
Category Archives: Kids
{BaliforKids} Taman Ujung Water Palace
It feels like an eternity since we were in Bali when in fact I was there just last week on a business trip. I spent almost three weeks in the gorgeous island of Bali but my pasty white skin and my sand free luggage would deceive you in a heartbeat. I loved every second of … Continue reading
{BaliForKids} Tirta Gangga Water Palace
During our last trip to Bali we decided to get off the beaten path and try our luck visiting the wonders of East Bali. Boy were we in for a treat. Not only did we find a gorgeous palace that belonged to a Balinese royal family but we discovered a totally different palace, one centered … Continue reading
{Jakarta} A weekend staycation at the Shangri-La Jakarta
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
{BaliforKids} “Puri Agung Karangasem” Karangasem Royal Palace in Amlapura
Our last visit to Bali was very different from our earlier ones. This time I wasn’t pregnant, we didn’t even visit the touristy places and we stayed far away from the resort area. This time, our sole purpose was to get our advanced open water diving certificate and to see a part of Bali we … Continue reading
{JakartaForKids} Kid’s Activities at the Shangri-La Hotel
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
{KualaLumpurForKids} Kid-Friendly Street Food in Kuala Lumpur
Our recent trip to Kuala Lumpur turned into a culinary excursion soon after we got there. A few hours into our visit, we realized that KL was not only a modern, clean and dynamic city, but a foodie’s paradise as well. The most sophisticated palates alongside the pickiest toddler ones are able to converge and … Continue reading
{KualaLumpurForKids} Petrosains Discovery Center
Every time we start preparing for a trip a make a short list of the things we “would like to see”, the places we “must visit” and the venues that are on our “if we have extra time” list. When we were getting ready to visit Kuala Lumpur a few weeks ago, I knew, for … Continue reading
{KualaLumpurForKids} Kuala Lumpur Bird Park
One of the things I miss the most while in Jakarta is parks. The trees, the healthy birds and animals, the smell of fresh air. Don’t get me wrong, I’m totally obsessed with the amazing indoor playgrounds Jakarta has to offer and the awesome shopping centers and kid’s entertainment options. However, a nice outdoor area … Continue reading
{JakartaforKids} Miniapolis Kelapa Gading
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