Black history month abroad: Celebrating our impact in the world

It’s Black History Month in the US! The sad irony is that the shortest month of the year is designated for delving into the well of black experiences and our collective contribution to America. The month of observance came from nearly a century of work to preserve the existence of blacks. As a lover of […]

Moving out of the country: settle comfortably

When we decided to move to Thailand, we thought it would be for two years. Maybe three. Now it is our fifth year living abroad. I really never thought we would stay here so long, but we were quickly taken in by the standard of living in Bangkok. Full disclosure: our US life needed some […]

International Travel: Beware the Pitfalls

International travel with a family has never been for the faint of heart. Two years into this global pandemic, country hopping now seems like it’s an exercise for suckers. Ok, maybe not suckers exactly, but definitely for people who are exceptional planners, highly adaptable, winning in the sense of humor department, and cool under pressure. […]

Missing International Travel? Join the Club.

The pandemic is still raging, and depending on where you live, you can see a light at the end of the tunnel. Living in Thailand, the tunnel feels somewhat distant still with the current vaccine rollout progress. International travel seems like a remote goal in our current situation. Getting a flight out, for one is […]