Iron Man has armor; Super Man can fly; Wonder Woman carries a Lasso of Truth; but I know a few mothers traveling alone with children whose talents and accessories are so awe-inspiring, they put all these superheros to shame. Because leaving the house with kids in tow – and no husband/partner/relative to sidekick – can […]
Family Travel
Things I’ve Learned From Traveling With My Dad
My father rarely gets a thank you. Not because he isn’t the world’s greatest father (he is), but simply because I forget. I forget that the same hard-working man who earned money for meals and school supplies and family vacations is also the patient, gentle guy who loves me infinity times. And those family vacations […]
Questions Every Traveler Should Ask Before Settling Down In Another Country
“Nothing is more permanent than temporary.” The Greek proverb, scribbled into my European travel journal some eight years ago, whispers forth from those well-thumbed pages whenever I find a new space to call home. Whether I’m on a week-long vacation somewhere or finishing 12 months of working holiday, the sentence challenges me to stay put […]