Spending an extended time in Cyprus gave our travel crew the opportunity to take on a fluffy (and slightly chaotic) challenge — fostering five kittens from Tala Cats https://www.talacats.com/ here in Cyprus. Their names: Rocky, Rico, Pixel, Miles, and Lightfoot. Five little bundles of fur, energy, and squeaky meows who quickly turned our home into a mini kitten daycare! Vicki…
A Father-Son Adventure in Malta
While Lucas and I stayed behind in sunny Cyprus, Michael and Henry set off on a five-day adventure to the island nation of Malta — just the two of them, ready to explore, eat, and discover everything it had to offer. Malta is a tiny island country nestled between Sicily and North Africa. Over the centuries, it’s been ruled by…
Henry Turns 13: Leveling Up In Life and Travel
Henry just hit Level 13, and if life were a video game, he’d be playing on expert mode. Since we started our world travel adevnture when he was 7, he’s racked up 52 countries, a lot of passport stamps, and enough stories to make geography teachers jealous. He’s Advanced Scuba Certified— He got certified in Thailand, advanced scuba certified in…
Our First Week in Cyprus: Sunshine, Swimming & Speakeasies
After six years of traveling the world as a family, we’ve landed in Cyprus for a three-month stay—our second longest stop since our COVID stay in Nicaragua. This time, we’re doing it a little differently. We’ve teamed up with two of our favorite travel families and are sharing two villas in a quiet complex with a pool—perfect for the late…
A Quick Stop in Belgrade: Two Days of Exploring the Heart of Serbia
We said good by to Zlatibor after two months. We hopped on a bus and traveled to Belgrade a couple of days before our flight. Belgrade, the vibrant capital of Serbia, welcomed us with open arms during our short two-day stopover on the way from Zlatibor to our next adventure. Even in just 48 hours, we managed to soak in…
Wrapping Up Our Summer in Zlatibor
Our time in Zlatibor has come to an end, and looking back, it’s amazing to realize we spent almost eight weeks here—one of our longest stays in one place. The mountains, the fresh air, and the rhythm we found as a family (and community) made this summer special. The kids kept up with their art classes, and even the moms…
Week 5 – Zlatibor Adventures Continue
Week five in Zlatibor has been full of adventures, both near and far. Lucas took a quick two-night trip to Belgrade with his friends to meet Jacob, who’s visiting us for the week. Lucas met Jacob a couple of months ago at Speak Teens, but Jake and Jacob have known each other practically since birth—one of those friendships that feels…
Week 4 in Zlatibor: Finding Our Groove
We’ve officially hit the halfway point of our stay in Zlatibor—and something has shifted. After three weeks of figuring out activities, deciphering labels at the supermarket, and exploring all the shops, we’ve found our rhythm. This place feels less like a stop on our travels and more like home. Usually, when we travel, we spend 4 to 6 weeks in…
Week 3 in Zlatibor: Friends, Fun, and a Trebuchet!
Our third week in Zlatibor has been full of energy and new faces! We were so happy to welcome more friends—the De Palmas and the Burkolters—who arrived to stay nearby for the next month. With their arrival, our little mountain town adventure has become even more lively. One evening, we all went to watch the water show by the lake—a…
Week 2 in Zlatibor: Art, Rain, and Our Furry Friends
Our second week in Zlatibor has been full of color—literally and figuratively! One of the highlights was an art class in town that Henry, Dexter, Vivian, and Jaxon attended. They spent the afternoon painting beach scenes and came home proud of their masterpieces. Everyone loved the experience so much that it is now an official weekly activity during our stay.…









