A personal collection of stories about life, travel, family, food, faith, and the little moments worth remembering.
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
Indonesia as a country is very rich in terms of culture and history. So setting foot in its capital means seeking out the best things to do in Jakarta. And there are many things to do and discover. After all, it is the capital of the world’s largest archipelago. How does it absorb all the… Read More Best Things to do in Jakarta
I didn’t set out to do cafe hunting in Indonesia. But for a country where coffee cultivation began as early as the 16th and 17th centuries, I realize I will miss out on this aspect of our Indonesian life if I don’t. Their first target was Europe when they were still a Dutch colony. Today… Read More Cafe Hunting in Indonesia
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?
Indonesia’s regional cuisines make the country rich with its food culture. I hope I will be able to try every regional cuisine the country has while I am living here in Indonesia. This may be a high hope for now in a country with 17,508 islands. Yes, Indonesia is the largest archipelago in the world.… Read More Indonesia’s Regional Cuisines
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
I couldn’t imagine what life was in Afghanistan but A Thousand Splendid Suns by Khaled Hosseini gave the readers a peek into the lives of its men and women. Published 15 years ago, Hosseini shared with us the tragedy, desperation, hope, and humanity among his lead characters. This was with a backdrop of fear of… Read More A Thousand Splendid Suns by Khaled Hosseini
I lived in Korea for 15 years so I can share with you 15 ways to live well in Korea. First, my husband and I didn’t intend to stay 15 years in Korea. When he was offered by the company to go work for the company headquarters in Seoul, we were also just starting our… Read More 15 Ways to Live Well in Korea
