This is the reason we travel the world: to find unforgettable, unique experiences. Our family just had one of those “we’ll be talking about this forever” adventures—paragliding over the stunning coast of Ölüdeniz with Dragon Paragliding—and it exceeded every expectation. There were 11 of us in total, ranging in age from 9 to…
Tirana wasn’t supposed to be a standout. It was more of a “this makes sense geographically” stop than a “we’ve always dreamed of going here” destination. No offense to Tirana—it just didn’t come with the same hype as some of our other stops. And yet…we have enjoyed our time here. We had a period of rain and some illness that…
Life in Tirana has been very comfortable because, as much as this life looks like a highlight reel sometimes, it’s still just that—life. But, we have also managed to sneak in some adventure and culture in between our everyday routine. We took a field trip to BUNK’ART 1. It isn’t just a museum—it’s a massive underground bunker built during Albania’s…
Before we even set foot in Albania, we realized it’s a country that we knew very little about. For much of the 20th century, Albania was one of the most isolated countries in the world. After World War II, communist leader Enver Hoxha ruled the country for more than 40 years, cutting Albania off from much of the outside world.…
Somewhere along the way—between airports, new cities, and the rhythm of life on the road—I crossed a milestone I never really set out to reach: 350+ blog posts. When I say that out loud, it surprises even me. The truth is, I never started this blog with a big strategy or a content plan. I didn’t sit down and map…
Every now and then, I catch the look. You know the one—equal parts curiosity, confusion, and a quiet “are they a little unhinged?” And honestly? I get it. On paper, what we’re doing might sound a little wild. We’ve stepped away from a traditional life, packed up what we can carry, and chosen to worldschool our kids while traveling full-time.…
Sometimes, the easiest way to see the sights is to book a tour—especially when there are 13 people and the transportation logistics are tricky. That was exactly the case with our day trip to Ronda and Setenil de las Bodegas with our travel friends. After an earlier attempt was derailed by terrible weather—and later, actual flooding in the area—we weren’t…
The first couple of weeks in Maalga were wet and chilly. It didn’t completely stop us from exploring, but we were more home bodies than maybe we normally would have been if the weather were nicer. Lucas, Henry, and I still made it to the gym twice a week, rain or shine. The kids found a trampoline park and mini…
After one week in Málaga, it already felt like we’d lived a whole little chapter of life here. We’re sharing a big house with our travel family, which has been equal parts lively, cozy, and wonderfully chaotic—in the best way. From the moment we arrived, the house filled up fast with our things, with laughter, late-night conversations, and that familiar…
Thirteen of us. One epic walkway. And just enough train anxiety to make it memorable. Our travel crew of 13 set out to hike the breathtaking Caminito del Rey. Eight of us opted for the train from Málaga, while the other five went in the car they rented for the month. The train definitely took more time and required a…