Empty Nester Turning Expat in Jakarta

The Beauty of Singapore

As Americans, our passport grants us access into foreign countries and allows us to return to our home country. A visa, on the other hand, is an official government document that temporarily authorizes us to stay in a country. If you are working as a foreigner in Indonesia, you must renew your visa every 9 months. In order to do that, you must leave the country. Singapore is a quick flight away from Jakarta and Read more…

By Carrie mcgill, ago

Jakarta – My First Blog Post

  After many years of writing only emails and text messages I am finding my creative skills lacking. Since this is my first attempt at a blog you will have to struggle through my first attempts until I find my groove. I am sitting in the Starbucks in Jakarta waiting for  my husband. After only one day in my new city I already know that I will be spending a lot of time waiting. Waiting Read more…

By Carrie mcgill, ago