Expat Life

 EMC Relocations is a boutique relocation company based in Jakarta, Indonesia. We provide any support needed to get settled in Jakarta: From Home search via school search, house auditing, cultural training and more.Being boutique means we don’t follow a one fits all-approach. We treat every client according to their individual needs and expectations. We would never show our clients an overwhelming...

There is nothing like a relocation to shake things up a bit right? So much to consider, organise and adjust to. Moving to a new city or country is a significant life event that has many layers. Excitement, anxiety, curiosity, stress, joy, sadness, panic are just a few of the emotions that can raise their heads. Whether it is your first time moving to a new place or your tenth, they can still kick in,...

By Florence Reisch-GentinettaTwo of the qualities most expatriates demonstrate are courage and curiosity. I think it takes a certain amount of courage to decide to move abroad and leave your friends, family, lifestyle and often your career behind to go and live on the other side of the world.My experience has taught me that to live happily in a foreign country, you have to be open-minded, proactive and...

 By Carrie CrozierYou've seen testimonials and client reviews for EMC Relocations and are very likely aware of the core philosophy of their business to provide a boutique service that meets the client's unique needs. No cookie-cutter real estate here!But beyond that, what does real estate in Jakarta look like? Is it the same as in some other major cities? I think you'll be surprised at the answer!Agent...

By Carrie Crozier For this month’s blog post, I share a little about my personal experience working with EMC Relocations from when we moved to Jakarta. I also shine a light onto the personal side of the company, now that our professional relationship has also become a friendship. The CEO and founder of EMC, Esti McMillan, recently celebrated her birthday in a truly lovely way. I’m excited to share the...

Various resources collated from the generous share of many over the pandemic. Blogs, Apps, Podcasts, talks and Mental Health providers available in Jakarta and on zoom from abroad.

Got kids? Looking for outdoor places to keep them entertained, happy and exhausted by the end of the day ? Jakarta has a wide spectrum of activities that kids can engage in- from cycle tours to amusement parks, this city has it all. Just make place for the following outdoorsy activities on your bucket list of things to indulge in with kids

Moving to Jakarta and skeptical about healthcare? Worried about whom to approach; the quality of medical facilities available and who will have your back when it comes to an emergency ?

Have you ever been at a loss of words or thoughts when locals shouted out the above? Did you actually think a policeman is lying down on the road? If yes, then this article is for you.

If I were to explain my transition to Jakarta Intercultural School in one word, it would be “relief.” I was dreading moving to Jakarta from the U.S.A at the beginning of last school year, but JIS has so many new student programs, community building events, and opportunities to explore shared interests that my transition was pretty smooth. I’m proud to say I go to JIS...