The dreaded Delhi Belly (dysentery) kept us away from India for many years (along with the risk of tuberculosis for the kids), but boy am I glad that we finally got there!  We were blessed to go to a wedding in June and rolled it into our 20th-anniversary trip as a couple.   While India overwhelmed

Our recent adventure through India’s Golden Triangle was nothing short of magical, and I’m buzzing to share every detail with you. I hesitated to write this, as it seems like a million tourists have written blogs about India (to match the one billion+ people in India), but every opinion is good to hear!  Whether you

I never thought I would be able to claim that I have slept on a houseboat in India.  Does India have houseboats?  On our recent trip to India, I quickly found that India has a lot more to offer visitors than I ever dreamed of.  From its rich history, incredible eats, and sweeping, lush views,

Halloween + Disney?  Blissful!  A match made in heaven.  Fun fantasy combined with the mystical holiday leads to some special magic for the whole family.  We currently reside in Portugal, and Disneyland Paris is our “home” Disney.  While it’s a bit smaller than its US counterparts, I have a special place in my heart for

Who else loves Halloween out there?  It is nearly tied with Christmas for my favorite holiday, and my community knows I’m a self-proclaimed mother of Halloween in Portugal.  I think I love it so much because it’s the start of the best time of the year; it’s free from the responsibilities and stress of Christmas

Your trip to Thailand is incomplete if you haven’t been to the famed floating markets around Bangkok. As we often are flying into a new country without a ton of research, I found out about these when we were already in Bangkok.  It quickly became one of my favorite things to do in Bangkok, and

Remember that time we got stuck in the airport with cranky kids and a mountain of luggage? Remember that feeling when your airline announced that your flight actually isn’t going to be taking off for 2, 6, or maybe even 24 hours?  Remember that awful feeling? Well, buckle up, because I’m about to share a

Hey there from Portugal, fellow family adventurers! Man, I love this country!  We’ve been soaking up the Portugal sun as expats for three years now and still loving it. Portugal has many flaws (don’t all countries?), but I’m sitting here enjoying views of the ocean with nice breezes and a gorgeous sunset.  Portugal has so

Are you heading to Egypt with kids?  Congratulations!  You’ve made a great decision.  We loved our trip to Egypt and would happily go back again.   We went to Egypt a bit last minute in April and left only wanting more.  We did everything super last minute, but Egypt is designed for tourism so we didn’t

From the sunrise magic of a hot air balloon over Luxor to the inner chambers of the Great Pyramids, Egypt beckons families to come and relish in its rich history and fun activities.  This cradle of civilization will awe and amaze you, but it is best to come prepared with some ideas of what to