What a treat it was for Evan (and me) to spend a day (or a few hours) at the Giggle the Fun Factory in fX mall in Senayan. For starters, the fX mall has an amazing giant slide that goes from the 8th floor to the 2nd floor and is free to whoever spends 100,000 … Continue reading
Many people think all Expats lead lavish lifestyles full of luxuries and barely work. For the expats in Jakarta that is not the case. Long work hours and commutes make people in Jakarta think twice about going somewhere, but when they do they enjoy it to the fullest and make the most out of it. … Continue reading
As we were driving home one day I spotted a window full of what seemed like glasses and plates. I asked the driver to pull over and I stumbled upon my now new favorite home ware store in Jakarta. Kedaung shop specializes on not specializing. You can actually find almost anything here from kitchenware to … Continue reading
I recently visited Jakarta’s China Town, aka as Glodok. The sights, smells and sounds are still embedded on my mind. I have visited many China Towns around the globe but this one in particular was very unique. I would describe it as traditional beyond compare but modern in their mercantile practices. This is a place … Continue reading
Happy Father’s Day Happy Father’s Day to all dadas, daddies, papas and fathers out there. What a blessing it is to have you in our lives. Even though moms can care for the kids when they feel sad or sick, daddies build up their confidence and make them grow to be better men and women. … Continue reading
I had been to Ismaya Group’s Social House a few times before for Brunch and dinner. Every time, I left satisfied and very full. We love their eggs Benedict and they have excellent sushi and fusion cuisine. The decor creates a very relaxed atmosphere while staying trendy and upbeat. They have a wonderful display of … Continue reading
What a week, what a week. Daddy is finally back from his work trip and we couldn’t be happier. With most of our friends getting ready to leave for the summer, or leave for good =( , we have been busy meeting with them and also meeting new friends. The boys went back to their … Continue reading
Hi, this is an interview I recently did for BlogExpat.com. You can find it here. I hope you enjoy reading it as much as I enjoyed writing it. My name is Ana Gaby, short for Ana Gabriela. With a telenovela name like that you can probably tell I come from somewhere in Latin America. … Continue reading
Wow, we are halfway thru 2012 and time has really flown by! We’ve definitely had our share of adventures and misadventures and we are so thankful to God for everything. Joshua is turning 6 months next week and Evan has become a remarkable big brother. I don’t have so many pictures from this week, or … Continue reading
I recently contributed this article to the ExpatArrivals website about kids in Jakarta. I hope you find it useful and I would love to hear the experiences, whether similar or different, of any other expat parents here in Jakarta. Kids in Jakarta With a growing expat community, Jakarta boasts many International Schools with excellent standards, … Continue reading
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