As a special occasion marking my dad’s last weekend in Jakarta we decided to give the Jakarta Brunch Scene another try. We had previously done Brunch at the Four Seasons Hotel and had left as satisfied customers. This time we shopped around for a different venue and headed to the Ritz Carlton in Pacific Place … Continue reading
Wow, I was actually able to sit down for five minutes and write a little bit about our week! We’ve been in Jakarta for about three weeks now and our days have been long, crazy and above all fun! My dad is getting ready to go back to Mexico and I still don’t know how … Continue reading
Sometimes mommy needs a break from the confinements of apartment living. Apparently toddlers need a break every single day and a great option for some break time both for mom and kid is the Playground @ Kemang. We have visited this playground a few times. Every single time Evan has left very tired but very … Continue reading
Living in Jakarta can be both wonderful and dreadful, depending what side of the traffic jam you are in. In response to the imminent stress-induced ailments my back is prone to suffer I have found the perfect solution, about 400 meters from my apartment building, in the form of a traditional Indonesian Spa: The Martha … Continue reading
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
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
Several good friends from AWA got together last week to enjoy good drinks and even better company. The perfect ingredient for a ladies night out has to be chocolate, right? The Darmawangsa hotel offers it in the form of a martini. I had never been there before but had heard very good reviews from many … Continue reading
I can’t believe July is here! I feel I just got back to Jakarta with a newborn in my arms. That is certainly not the case anymore. Joshua is getting bigger by the second and Evan is becoming more charming and silly every day. I love watching their little personalities develop. God has been so … Continue reading
I had heard about Pasar Majestik a few times. Many people I know visit it often to buy fabric whenever they want to make a new table runner or buy silk for a ball gown. I had been meaning to go for a long time and when a few friends organized an outing I signed … Continue reading
A day late, but here nonetheless. We had a wonderful week and an even more wonderful weekend as we saw some dear friends, did some playground exploring and ended the week by spending a couple of days at the beach. Josh has gotten his first tooth and Evan is becoming sillier and funnier by the … Continue reading
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