We are back home. We are certainly not settled in yet unless you consider a toddler running wild at 3 am a routine occurrence. We are so happy to be back home with daddy and apparently with Thomas the Train, the red car, the green bicycle and even the foam playmat! As I reminiscence about … Continue reading
Our Vacation by the Numbers (Deuxième Partie)
We have finally arrived in our final destination on the other side of the world. We arrived in Monterrey, Mexico about ten days ago and have been busy buying Mexican supplies to take back to Indonesia, eating tacos almost every day and most importantly enjoying spending quality time with our family and friends. Our little European escapade … Continue reading
Our Vacation By the Numbers
As I suspected, I have limited access to internet. Limited in the sense I’m not willing to pay 20 euros per day for internet at the hotel and dragging my laptop to a coffee shop with two kids plus a small bike is just too much to deal with. I was able to get a … Continue reading
My Interview at World Moms Blog
I will start contributing at World Moms Blog. This is a collective blog where moms from all over the world write about different parenting and current issues. I can’t even begin to express how excited and thankful I am for the opportunity. World Moms Blog recently made the Forbes Top 100 websites for women list! … Continue reading
Hasta Pronto!
Sorry I’ve been so absent these past few days, we’ve been getting ready to leave in a few days and the days seem to fly by with last minute appointments and pending matters. I must confess that it will be getting worse in the next few weeks as we take our annual vacation Meanwhile we’ve … Continue reading
Volunteer Oportunities in Indonesia
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
What’s on in Jakarta
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
Activities for Children in Indonesia
Activities for Children in Indonesia
A short post I wrote on activities for kids in Indonesia for the Expat-Quotes website.
Pak Dase: the Puppet Maker of Bogor
If you are looking to be immersed in traditional kampung life and find a traditional handmade souvenir from Indonesia you have to follow the winding kampung streets of Bogor just north of the botanical gardens to find a whimsical factory where Bapak Dase works eagerly every day to provide locals and visitors alike with a … Continue reading
A Week in Snapshots: ❊02/07/12-08/07/12❊
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