The first conversation went more or less like this: “The boys are coming back in a couple of weeks, and we have a 3-day weekend coming up. We should do something as a last hurrah.” And that, my friends, is how Tyler and I unknowingly started a Cape Cod tradition. One year we ended up … More lobster wins
A few weeks ago my anxiety peaked as I planned to board an airplane with an 8-month-old. I had read online forums, checked the mom groups, texted a handful of parents I knew with frequent-flyer babies. I calmed myself by repeating that if other babies could do this so could Arlo. And I increased my … More advice for future self: traveling with baby
Living abroad with kids is one thing, traveling with them is another. While I would assume the former is more complicated, I’m sure traveling across Europe multiple times with 3 children in tow has it’s difficulties as well. Rachel has a wonderful blog full of bicycle adventures and housing swaps, and she’s agreed to share a small peek … More 17 countries with 3 children
When I think of moving to another country I usually end up with the thought, “If only I had done this before I had children.” And then there are those people that do it, and it makes me excited to hear about! Lacey and her family moved to Poland for two years while her husband was in … More the ups and downs of an expat (with a toddler)
It may not be living abroad, but what my friends Genavie and Colt have done for the past three years is pretty foreign to the traditional way of living. Colt’s job takes him to different cities every 3-6 months, and after a few months of him traveling on his own they decided to have Gen and their … More life on the road with a family of 7
Everyone who travels the world seems to have a great story about quitting their job to follow their dreams. My friend Cliff, a born and raised New Yorker, is about to embark on a life of world travel at the end of this year. He didn’t technically quit his job to follow this nomadic life, but he … More thoughts from a pre-traveler
My sister currently lives in Goa, India and is very happy doing so. She is doing this on a 10 year tourist visa, which means every 6 months she’s in India she has to leave the country to reset her status. Here’s her top reasons for loving this transient lifestyle: 1. I don’t have much. This … More 4 reasons for loving life abroad
Remember that one time I went out of town and forgot to take my computer and couldn’t do my blog post? Well this is my excuse… Tyler’s mom invited all the sisters (and this in-law sister) out for a girls weekend together. We lazied about, talked a lot, and ate out a few times–so basically it was great. … More travel and things
We enjoyed our visit to Martha’s Vineyard last week, and were glad we had an excuse to check out the island. It was so nice and cozy, and full of great places to just wander around (and shop). While there I realized where that yacht-y look originated: Martha’s Vineyard. I also realized when I’m on vacation … More fake shop friday: vineyard finds
So I realize I took a vacation from New York for five days and a vacation from this blog for more like 15 days… sometimes it happens I guess. Also what happens is that I schedule a vacation out of the country, kids leaving to visit grandparents for the summer, and family coming to visit all in … More two cent tuesday: houseguests
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