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From Pines to Palms: Finding the Christmas Spirit in a Tropical Location

Towering cone shaped Christmas tree made of golden string lights with glowing star shapes stands in a plaza at night. Light strands radiate outward overhead creating a canopy that captures the festive atmosphere of a tropical Christmas.

Historic building with arched columns lit at night along a quiet street, with a horse drawn carriage and a few people nearby. The warm lighting highlights the architecture and peaceful nighttime atmosphere.

1 Month in Cartagena

Nighttime city skyline curves along the coastline with tall buildings lit up and their lights reflecting across the calm water. A long stretch of illuminated road follows the shore, capturing the energy and beauty of the city at night.

Growing Up Expat: Being Homesick

Wide sandy beach lined with palm trees and calm ocean water, with a row of modern high rise buildings along the coastline in the distance. A few people and small beach tents are scattered across the shore, capturing everyday life and settling into a new place after moving abroad.

First Impressions: Colombian Food

Large pile of fresh pineapples with green spiky leaves and textured yellow and green skin stacked closely together at a market. The abundance of tropical fruit highlights local produce and everyday shopping in a new place.

View from an airplane window showing the wing stretching out over a blanket of clouds and deep blue ocean below, with sunlight filtering through a hazy sky. The wing has "Avianca" printed on it, capturing a quiet in flight moment that marks the journey of moving abroad.

Sandy beach curves along a calm blue ocean with gentle waves rolling in, backed by rugged cliffs topped with dense evergreen trees under a clear blue sky. A few people walk along the shoreline, capturing a peaceful coastal moment that reflects exploration and new beginnings before moving abroad.

Growing Up Expat: Where Will They Be From?

Wide panoramic view of a calm lake bordered by rocky edges and dense green trees under a partly cloudy sky, with soft light reflecting off the water and a quiet shoreline in the distance. The scene captures a peaceful outdoor moment that reflects the transition and reflection of moving abroad.

When You Know It’s Time

Person standing against a plain wall holding a vintage suitcase with the quote "Once a year go someplace you have never been before" by Dalai Lama printed on the front. The neutral outfit and wooden floor keep focus on the message, suggesting travel, exploration, and new experiences.

Starting our good-byes..

Two children sit in front of a glass enclosure watching a large crocodile underwater, with dim lighting and greenish water creating an immersive zoo or aquarium experience. The younger child holds a bottle while both look toward the camera, capturing a quiet moment of exploration before moving abroad.

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