By Carrie Crozier Last month I tried to summarize “My Jakarta Life” into one concise article but there were just too many topics I wanted to mention! Drawing from the lessons I learned living in Jakarta, I embraced the chaos and we decided to split it into two parts. In part 1, I discussed the first steps and “must-do’s” of Jakarta living - Home, Healthcare, School, and Social Network. If you...
2025
Feeling a bit nervous about your upcoming move to Jakarta? Maybe you’ve already done some research but can’t picture yourself here, or maybe you’ve just started your investigation and have discovered EMC’s helpful blog posts. Either way, no need to worry! We welcome you to watch or listen to the newest EMC Podcast - Interview with an Ex-Jakarta Expat. In this month’s episode,...
By Carrie Crozier Wow - what a ride! Three years ago we started a whirlwind Jakarta adventure and ZAP, just like that - it’s over. We have many stories from our time in this amazing city - some funny, some funny now that time has passed, and many involving the beautiful friends we made along the way. Here I share some of the life lessons we figured out during our time in this crazy city called...