They say places are defined by its history. That pieces of what was mark what now is. That the past determines the present. I believe some of this is true but what I really am sure about is that catching a glimpse of history is essential in understanding the existing conditions of a place. I … Continue reading
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
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
Do any of you moms out there ever question your decisions when it comes to raising kids? Have you ever struggled with defining what cultural norms to follow if you are living in a multicultural place? We live in globalized world, after all and it’s not always easy to figure out how to give our … Continue reading
Have you ever wondered what the house of an haute-couture designer looks like? Do you know what happens after royalty and socialites wear their gorgeous ball-gowns and refuse to be seen wearing them again? Did you know gold thread and encrusted diamonds are common materials used to dress the rich and famous? If your answer … 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
Anyone that lives in Jakarta will tell you that they are due for a break every few months or even weeks. Our favorite rest and recreation site in the area is up in the mountains in Puncak. When we go there we usually plan ahead and bring groceries from Jakarta. We wait to buy all … Continue reading
If you are an avid architecture junkie and are following the trail of Antonio Gaudi’s Masterpieces, Park Güell is for you. If you are honeymooning or just looking for a nice quiet place to spend some alone time with your other half, Park Güellis for you. If you have rowdy little kids who need to … 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
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