Every year, we have to process the renewal of our KITAS here in Jakarta. All foreigners living here in Indonesia have to have KITAS or the Kartulzin Tinggal Terbatas. It is the Residency Permit issued by Immigration to all foreigners living or working here in Indonesia. We are thankful to the staff in my husband’s… Read More Renewal of KITAS in Jakarta
Expat families assigned to Southeast Asia most likely know what IASAS is. It is because they also most likely have school-age children who attend international schools and are members of IASAS. It stands for Interscholastic Association of Southeast Asian Schools. Its member schools are the Singapore American School (SAS), International School Bangkok (ISB), International School… Read More What is IASAS?
The first time my first son saw the silver-painted beggars in Jakarta, he immediately looked them up on the internet. They are apparently all over the streets in Jakarta. Well, we see them mostly in South Jakarta. My son was intrigued and felt pity for them. It is the toxic paint that they cover their… Read More Silver-Painted Beggars in Jakarta
When I learned about my husband’s work relocation, I was immediately looking forward to all the affordable houseplants in Jakarta. I knew this is one of the best places blessed with plants you can dream of having. But I also knew I needed to stick to a budget as I can’t bring these plants with… Read More Affordable Houseplants in Jakarta
The Philippine election has started for Filipinos living abroad through overseas absentee voting. I exercised my power to vote last Sunday, April 10, so I can now share with you what to expect when you vote during the month-long overseas absentee voting. All Filipinos living abroad, who have registered under the Overseas Absentee Voting, are… Read More What to Expect when you Vote: Month-long Overseas Absentee Voting
What could be the best way to show Indonesia’s symbol of unity? As a country with the largest archipelago consisting of more than 17,000 islands, it will unsurprisingly be filled with a myriad of influences. The most dominant among these factors is religion. And while the country is predominantly Muslim, there is also a big… Read More Indonesia’s Symbol of Unity
The Philippines has a long-standing tradition of having New Year Fruits for prosperity. As the end of the year nears, families would be busy gathering 12 kinds of fruits to be displayed on the table to welcome the new year. And these are not just any fruit, but these should be round fruits. Why round… Read More New Year Fruits for Prosperity
A Pinoy Christmas Party stands out wherever we are in the world. It is loud, long, filled with music, dancing and, games. We did just that! A Pinoy Christmas Party in Jakarta. My friends and I here in Jakarta organized our families’ Christmas party. It was a home away from home feel-good night with all… Read More A Pinoy Christmas Party
Before our move to Jakarta, my husband and I were contemplating and asking around. Which is better, Living in a House or Apartment in Jakarta? Of course, the more feedback we got, the more confused we were. So, we made a guide for ourselves which I think can help fellow expats when they move to… Read More Which is better, Living in a House or Apartment in Jakarta?
As an expat, it is natural to think about what to expect in your expat package especially when you are new to the world of expatriate work. When we were living in South Korea, I made a vlog about What Expats Receive. You can check it out in this video: While the above video talks… Read More What to Expect in your Expat Package