{BarcelonaForKids} L’Aquarium Barcelona
Our brief stop on the Mediterranean would not have been complete without a visit to the place where all things fishy collide and convene. From previous experiences with both boys we knew Evan loved...
View Article{JakartaForKids} Taman Mini
I have always said that Indonesia is as diverse as it’s people. With over 17,000 islands, 34 provinces and 238 million inhabitants it is no surprise that its rich culture is not only vast but also...
View Article{JakartaForKids} Tranportation Museum @ Taman Mini
As we were ready to exit the Taman Mini theme park on our last visit Evan noticed an airplane and train and was very adamant about stopping and taking a look. We were all a bit tired but indulged the...
View ArticleThe Blessing of Individuality
Scenario: Two little boys playing rough. They both fall down on the padded playmat. Boy #1: Stands up, laughs and says “that was funny”. Boy #2: Waaahhhhhhhh Today I’m at World Mom’s Blog talking about...
View ArticleEvan’s Blastoff to Space Third Birthday Party
Every good and perfect gift is from above, coming down from the Father of the heavenly lights, who does not change like shifting shadows. James 1:17 Our children are out biggest gift from God. I can’t...
View Article{JakartaForKids} Penguin Encounter @ Taman Safari
As I have mentioned many a time before, Jakarta life can get quite crazy and hectic once in a while. Escaping the vida loca is not only entertaining but sometimes necessary to keep sane in this...
View Article{Review} California Baby has arrived in Indonesia!
As a first time mom I was haunted by hundreds of fears, some rational, some not so much (FYI: the baby will not suffocate with if he puts his hands in his mouth.) I was worried about having the right...
View Article{BarcelonaForKids} Magic Fountain of Montjuïc
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...
View Article{Review} Le Petit Society
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...
View Article{BarcelonaForKids} La Boqueria
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...
View Article{JakartaforKids} Miniapolis Kelapa Gading
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...
View Article{KualaLumpurForKids} Kuala Lumpur Bird Park
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...
View Article{KualaLumpurForKids} Petrosains Discovery Center
Every time we start preparing for a trip a make a short list of the things we “would like to see”, the places we “must visit” and the venues that are on our “if we have extra time” list. When we were...
View Article{KualaLumpurForKids} Kid-Friendly Street Food in Kuala Lumpur
Our recent trip to Kuala Lumpur turned into a culinary excursion soon after we got there. A few hours into our visit, we realized that KL was not only a modern, clean and dynamic city, but a foodie’s...
View Article{JakartaForKids} Kid’s Activities at the Shangri-La Hotel
For us, weekends in Jakarta are usually full of errands and social activities. We like to spend Saturdays and Sundays with the boys and take them out of the house at least for a few hours. Although we...
View Article{BaliforKids} “Puri Agung Karangasem” Karangasem Royal Palace in Amlapura
Our last visit to Bali was very different from our earlier ones. This time I wasn’t pregnant, we didn’t even visit the touristy places and we stayed far away from the resort area. This time, our sole...
View Article{Jakarta} A weekend staycation at the Shangri-La Jakarta
A few weeks ago we had the opportunity to take a break from the routine and go on a weekend staycation at the Shangri-La Hotel here in Jakarta. Despite the fact that we didn’t hop on a plane and pack...
View Article{BaliForKids} Tirta Gangga Water Palace
During our last trip to Bali we decided to get off the beaten path and try our luck visiting the wonders of East Bali. Boy were we in for a treat. Not only did we find a gorgeous palace that belonged...
View Article{BaliforKids} Taman Ujung Water Palace
It feels like an eternity since we were in Bali when in fact I was there just last week on a business trip. I spent almost three weeks in the gorgeous island of Bali but my pasty white skin and my sand...
View Article{MexicoCityForKids} Papalote Museo del Niño
Growing up in Monterrey I would get super excited whenever we had the opportunity to visit Mexico City. Although I was born in DF (Distrito Federal, aka Mexico City) we moved to Monterrey when I was 5...
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