Traveling as a mom and traveling with my little one in tow is quite an adjustment. Gone are the days of carry-on, minimalist packing and spontaneity. Now it’s diapers and wet wipes, nap times and nursing. But I wouldn’t change a thing. I had great experiences traveling solo to Cambodia and traveling with friends through… Continue reading My Must Have Baby Gear for International Travel
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Great Adventures Ahead
Things have been a bit quiet here on my blog over the past month, but for a good reason. We're in the process of preparing for a pretty great adventure! Yes, we recently found out & announced that we are expecting our first child later this year. It's very exciting, and already impacting how we… Continue reading Great Adventures Ahead
5 Things I Forgot About America
For the first time in a year and a half, I went back to America. My baby sister was getting married, and I just had to be there. So we packed our bags, and headed back to our homeland. And it was only when I arrived in America did I realize how long I’ve been… Continue reading 5 Things I Forgot About America
My New Asian Home
Sometimes, I thought the travel would never end. The flights, the layovers, the waiting and the hoping. But finally, after 30+ hours of travel…we arrived. It was April 1st, a fool’s day to some, but a landmark to us. This dream had become reality. Since our grand adventure last year, we had been taking steps… Continue reading My New Asian Home
Top 5 Things I’m Excited for Life in Asia
Next week, we leave for Southeast Asia, our new home. It feels surreal and so close. We’ve been preparing for awhile, and now we it’s almost here. We have a week left in America, and in addition to packing, organizing and hanging out with family & friends, I’ve been processing what exactly I’m most excited about… Continue reading Top 5 Things I’m Excited for Life in Asia
Season of Changes
I’m a Florida girl living in a snow globe. My Michigan husband has brought me home for the month of March to visit with family & friends before our big move to Asia. When we left Florida it was 75F, and it is now averaging 20F in Michigan. My blood is far too thin for… Continue reading Season of Changes
Beauty of the Tangible
As a child of the 80's, I grew up loving film cameras. I couldn't wait to drop off my rolls (and rolls) of film and wait patiently for the hours or days to pass until I could pick them up. It was always a surprise to see the photos printed. Did I capture what… Continue reading Beauty of the Tangible
10 Countries in 12 Months: Looking Back at 2014
This has been a pretty epic year of travel for me. Unlike any other for sure! As I sit in a condo in Mexico on New Year's Eve, I'm reminded of last New Year's Eve, where I stood on the Great Wall of China and think "How is this my life?!" Since tomorrow brings the… Continue reading 10 Countries in 12 Months: Looking Back at 2014
Reading & Traveling – The Year of 100 Books
I can say that 2014 has not only been the year in which I've visited the most countries, but also the year that I've read the most books. I read ALOT when I travel. Plane rides, bus rides, layovers, and inevitable delays provide ample opportunities to read while traveling. I primarily read on my Kindle,… Continue reading Reading & Traveling – The Year of 100 Books
An American Girl Once Again
And after 6 months in Asia, I find myself in America once again. It was trip that took so much planning, so much effort & money, and now it's over. It's bittersweet really, we missed our family and friends so very much. But now my heart misses Asia so very much. Sometimes I'll walk into a… Continue reading An American Girl Once Again
An American Mom in Asia 