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 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…
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…
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…
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.…
We officially wrapped up our first week in Zlatibor, and it’s been a mix of cozy, adventurous, and a little bit chaotic—in the best way. We’re staying in a cozy Airbnb tucked in the hills with our two fellow travel families, the Sigstons and Blackbourns. The house is comfortable, and the real gem is the outdoor sports court. It has…
This past week has been a whirlwind of travel, milestones, and reunions—with different branches of our family heading off in different directions for a bit before coming back together with new stories to share. First up, Michael and Henry set out on a detour beginning in Istanbul to pick up Henry’s long-awaited Invisalign trays. After a delay while some of…
Our time in Bran has been filled with laughter, history, mountain views, and home-cooked meals. After a week apart—Lucas off on his adventure at Speak Teens Camp and Michael making a trip back to the U.S.—we were so happy to be together again. One of our favorite outings was to Cantacuzino Castle in nearby Bușteni. Fans of the Netflix series…
While Lucas was off having his amazing Speak Teens adventure in Italy (more on that in our last post!), and Michael was in the U.S. working on rental properties, Henry and I stayed behind in Romania—and we made the most of our time with the families who were still here. Henry kept up his calisthenics routine with the crew of…
As soon as Lucas turned 15, he flew from Bucharest to Italy with several of his worldschooling friends to attend the Speak Teens camp, and what an adventure it turned out to be! Speak Teens is a week-long English immersion camp where international teens help Italian kids improve their English through conversation and fun activities. Lucas and his friends were…