I’ve wanted to visit Amsterdam for many years, but only seemed to pass through the (very nice) airport and never reached the city center. Ideally, I would go in the spring, but when we got the opportunity to meet friends there over the New Year, of course we said yes! You might not immediately think … Continue reading Two Days in Amsterdam – A Family Itinerary
London is on steroids during the holidays…in a very good way. Without our family, friends and requisite holiday parties and obligations in November and December, we’ve looked for alternative ways to celebrate the Christmas season. And you don’t have to look far. I dare say it’s my second favorite time to be in London (after … Continue reading Five Ways to Deck the Halls in London During the Holidays
Are you in a new season of life, frantically figuring out the unknown? Or are things normal, bordering on dull? I’ve been thinking a lot about these stages as we transitioned this year, and I find that most of life is either one or the other. We are either leaning into the unfamiliar and trying … Continue reading New vs. Normal
The wish list is long for our European vacations, but we chose Malta for Luke’s fall break because it is still relatively warm in October and is said to have some of the best scuba diving spots in the Mediterranean (Luke and I needed to complete our open water certification.) With direct flights from Heathrow … Continue reading Malta: A Small Island Punching Well Above Its Weight
In an effort to stay authentic and “virtually” in touch with our friends and family, rather than only give you colorful and smiling snapshots on Instagram, I thought it was time to share the latest on our lives in London. Before we moved, I debated how much to share on social media. It’s truly the … Continue reading Four months in…
I’ve been reading and listening to podcasts lately about raising boys. One theme I hear again and again, especially in this challenging digital/tech era, is about intentional adventure. Seek out adventure and challenges your boys will find exhilarating. Explore new and different places that invigorate the senses so your child will experience adrenaline and joy … Continue reading Wild at Heart in Wales
What I love about the English Cotswolds, besides the gorgeous flowers, country homes and bucolic, sheep-filled hillsides, is that you can go again and again and never see the same village twice. There are so many picturesque towns and rambling woodland walks that it’s worth visiting year after year. We hadn’t been in more than … Continue reading 24 Hours in The Cotswolds
Bath is gorgeous. And historic. And easy to get to from London. It’s my first suggestion for a day away if you want to explore outside of the city, especially if you are using public transportation. The train from Paddington will arrive at Bath Spa station in 1.5 hours and you can walk to all … Continue reading 24 Hours in Bath
Six weeks. We’ve been living abroad for six weeks! I haven’t decided what this blog will become, but for now it’s my outlet to share how our lives are evolving in a new country. I love sharing our travel notes and itineraries, too, so I’ll continue to post about those. Soon to come, our 24 … Continue reading Settling In and Making a Home
Most of you know by now that Mitch was offered an exciting role with his company in the UK, so we have moved just outside London to our favorite town of Richmond for the next three years. It’s been a whirlwind six months and we are all filled with joyful anticipation mixed with sadness. We … Continue reading Our Latest Adventure!
