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Most of my life’s greatest experiences came from taking a leap of faith. These stories are the proof. I’m here to share the good, the bad and all the in between when it comes to raising our family abroad.

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My love for travel began in college while studying abroad in Heidelberg, Germany. It’s when I fell in love with exploring new cultures and destinations. Here we are, 2 kids and several countries later, living a life full of transitions, excitement, some heartache and lots of adventures. This blog tells the whole story—examining cultural quirks, honest takes on parenting teens outside America and how to find the beauty amongst the chaos.

I’m an expat travel and lifestyle writer (currently) living in Seoul. I will hike for waterfalls and test every baked good in a themed cafe, but don’t ask me to jump out of planes or swim with sharks.

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Greetings, fellow globe-trotters! 

There has been no greater impact on my life than living outside my country and culture. It has been my honor to share what I have seen and learned along our journey, and I hope it will spark the same joy and wanderlust as you join us for the next chapter.  

I want to inspire you to leave your comfort zone and find something so much better in return, a whole new perspective.  

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