
An Around-The-World Family Adventure: A Look Back
“Time flies.” I heard this phrase so many times in my life. Not fair. Not fair at all. It flies when we’re having a great time; but when it’s tough, it freezes as you inch your way out of hell.
“Time flies.” I heard this phrase so many times in my life. Not fair. Not fair at all. It flies when we’re having a great time; but when it’s tough, it freezes as you inch your way out of hell.
Islands have always given us a sense of wonder, and we love them! The idea of relaxing on cool, fresh sands, hearing the meditative sounds of the waves, feeling the touch of the breeze on our skin, and basking in the energy of the sun is simply irresistible. As we’re currently in Cambodia, we’re already…
Have you ever dreamed of visiting an island? But not just any island, but a super-cool island. Many islands worldwide are a great attraction to visitors; we’ve heard romantic, marvelous stories on some of them. As a family traveling the world for 18 months now, we’ve had the privilege of visiting several awesome islands. Some…
A Country of Diversity Israel is known as the Land of Milk and Honey, but it is also quite diverse in many ways, including its land, cultures, and religions. Synagogues, mosques, and churches coexist within the country’s borders, creating a unique blend of traditions and beliefs.
I really am not trying to be crude and uncouth. I do have alarms going off (almost every time I curse, saying,” But what will they think? What does that say about you?) Clearly, the alarms were malfunctioning when I wrote my infamous “Fuck, Fuck, Fuck” post, but usually, their siren is quite piercing. So,…
Yes, we’re officially homeless. Yup. By choice, I know; but homeless, all the same. Paul Young comes to mind: “For I’m the type of boy who is always on the roam. Wherever I lay my hat, that’s my home.” That’s us- not the sleep with them and break their hearts part; but where the backpack…
It’s the end of Christmas Break, the kids are outside building a fortress, and I’m here inside sucking on some holiday mint M&M’s. We’re like monkeys, minus the eating lice eggs part, picking lice eggs out of each other’s hair as a relaxing pastime. Unlike it was in Houston, it’s hot outside, there are cows…
Greece holidays for most families mean sun, sea, sand and sunburn. Yet the mainland and surrounding islands are steeped in a rich and fascinating history just waiting to be discovered. The problem is, how do you get the kids away from the beach occasionally and interested in the story of Greece, without making them feel…
Copenhagen is the big gem of Denmark perched on the coastal islands of Zealand and Amager. Being a coastal city, it has numerous beautiful water features right in the city itself. Copenhagen city break can include sites such as the Little Mermaid, which is among the biggest tourist attractor in Copenhagen; Tivoli Gardens, which is…
Israel is a country that boasts a range of diverse landscapes, from God-kissed mountains and arid deserts to breathtaking waterfalls and world-famous beaches. With a population of around 7 million people, Israelis are known for being strong-willed, stubborn, outspoken, warm-hearted, and intense. The country is home to more patents, scientists, published books, and inventions per…