Exploring the expat life in Colombia
I have wanted and waited to write this post since we first got here 2 years ago. I knew I needed more time to sort it all out and to experience the true impact in our household. There is a lot of conversation and thought that goes into how I will write this post, […]
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It doesn’t take long to notice the many amazing doors in Cartagena’s old city. They are either brightly colored or pastel, weathered or new, but always grand in size and style. They frame out the beautiful Spanish colonial architecture and tell a story of the social and professional history of the families that lived […]
Read MoreI wanted to talk a little bit about traveling with your family for longer than a typical vacation. Being out of your own space for longer than a week can present its own side effects. As my children get older, there are different needs that need to be met in order for everyone to have […]
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This was by far the smoothest transition back into life in Cartagena that we have had yet. I know it is different for everyone, but the longer we are here the easier it is to come back from a break. My kids started school in the most normal way possible and we jumped back into […]
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On our last leg of our summer, we did the most actual traveling… mini road trips, flights, taxi cabs, trains and more flights. Our fist stop was Santa Cruz for a very special family wedding. The great thing about a cousin getting married is that it is the perfect excuse to see all of your […]
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With as much as I travel, I must admit, I am a terrible packer. I start 3 weeks in advance only to scramble at the last-minute, usually bringing way too much stuff and rifle through my suitcase constantly during my trip looking for what I need. Of course I always find what I’m looking […]
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We spent another good chunk of our time in Southern California. Our other home. We played on the beach, we ate In ‘n Out, had homemade pizza parties, hit the park, and made some really good summer memories with our family. Having older kids this time around, we are able to bring them both […]
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