Growing up, I came from a middle class family that watched their money. You know, the kind where kids stayed 12 years old for a few extra years, because kids under 12 ate free(or stayed free, or got in free…you…
Loving the Skin You’re In
Our family had just relocated to Indonesia, and we were on our first vacation in our new country. We were spending two glorious weeks on the island of Bali with our daughters, who are 2 and 4 years old. Unfortunately, they…
Ciao Bella: A Girls’ Trip To Rome
If you don’t like attention, free drinks, or self esteem boosts, then I’ll save you the headaches and tell you right now: Stay home! However, if you’re not shy of a little attention thrown your way, then grab your lipstick,…
The Selfie Stick
Have you ever visited a really touristy location? There’s one thing they all seem to have in common: People selling stuff. Whether you are at the Great Wall of China or Eiffel Tower in Paris; you’re bound to find groups…
Do You Have a Travel Song?
In the early days of dating my now husband, I had a trip booked with a friend to travel through India for a month. Still in the love-bird stage, this month was going to feel like forever! Being a traveler…
Sleeping Over in a French Chateau: What You Need to Know
“There it is!” I pointed as I leaned across the car, blocking the vision of my husband who was trying to keep his eyes on the highway. Smiles spread across both of our faces as we saw the magnificent chateau…
Small Town Livin’
Have you ever noticed that anyone that has grown up in a small town can’t wait to get out of there as soon as they’re old enough. This usually happens when it’s time to go to school, or get a…
Less is More in Cadiz, Spain
I love the beach. The bigger, the better when it comes to the patch of sand I’m going to spread my beach towel on. That’s how we found ourselves in Cadiz. While on a trip to Andalucia, my husband consulted…
“EARTHQUAKE!!!” And Other Things My Husband Shouts In The Night
When my husband and I first moved in together we lived in a condo downtown. One Friday night, in the middle of winter the building’s fire alarm went off in the middle of the night. I rolled over, put a…
Jet Lag: The Torture Chamber
It looks like a scene from an after school special. A Mom passed out on the bed, unable to get up, while the poor confused toddler is poking at her, pulling her arm, pleading with her to get up. Only…