After being in Italy for less than three weeks, I believe we have picked the perfect country to teach us about slow travel in all the right ways. The discomfort that comes from leaving our American …
Kids Only: No Entry Unless Accompanied by A Child
On our recent trip to London, we came across a park that was massive and fully gated, right in the middle of the city. After walking around and around trying to find a way in, we found the gate. The …
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What is Citizenship?
I have never thought of myself as the best American. From a very young age, I took every opportunity I could to travel overseas and I never tired of being away, the further the better. When traveling …
What Is Your Happy Place?
In early September, during our visit to Disneyland with my parents, we were all sitting on the Disneyland train that goes around the park. I was feeling nostalgic as the conductor yelled, “ALL Aboard” …
Spreading Your Wings
I finally understand what is meant by “life is not about the destination, but the journey.” It almost sounded cliché to me until I began this journey around the globe with eight and 10-year-old boys. …
Looking Up Through Rose Colored Glasses
When I was in elementary school, every morning at 6 AM, I would wander from my bed sleepily to the front porch to check the weather for the day. Some days it was eminently clear what the day would …
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