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
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
Back to our Barca adventures before the kids are teenagers and I forget what it was like when they were cute and cuddly. During our stay in Barcelona we visited many kid friendly sites such as the Parc Guell,the Aquarium, and the Mountain of Montjuic. I still have a couple more places to share with … 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
I never thought the day would come when Evan would start picking his outfits. After all, he is a very boyish boy and his obsession with cars, trucks, and anything that emits a growling sound has always superseded his care for what’s clothing his body. Lately he has become more aware of the different outfitting … Continue reading
I can’t believe we’ve been in Jakarta for almost two years! Two years ago I came to Jakarta with a little toddler and an emerging belly, today we have two very rowdy toddlers and a very exciting summer ahead of us. Two years ago my sister was visiting us and we took her to Bali, … Continue reading
During our trip to Barcelona last summer we knew we wanted to do as the Spanish (and Mexicans like me) do. That meant having dinner late at night, taking the kiddos out past their bedtime and letting them roam around freely enjoying all the city life had to offer. I remember my first time in … Continue reading
I know I’ve been terrible at posting lately but life has been busy, the good kind of busy lately. Before Christmas is here and before I forget about the many adventures we had in Bali, I wanted to share with you a little bit of our Easter escapade. Easter 2013 was very special. It was … Continue reading
Since we first moved to South East Asia over 4 years ago I started to realize that I would always be “farang” or “bule” or “foreigner”, call it what you may, to all the locals. This categorization due to my looks immediately led to some great things, some not so great (getting the special foreigner … Continue reading
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