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.…
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…
After the whirlwind of Christmas and New Year’s celebrations with our travel family (Read about it here), we thought we knew exactly how the next chapter in Portugal would unfold. As it turns out, Portugal had other plans for us. Sometimes travel throws you curveballs, and that is what happens when your house develops mold. Black mold showed up in…
Even world travelers need a vacation every once in a while. We thought it would be relaxing to take a cruise with our worldschooling family. It was their first cruise. It was nice not having to cook and clean or decide where to go next, but it was still a busy, jam-packed week of fun and chaos. We set sail…
One of the most beautiful parts of worldschooling is the people. The friendships that form on the road have a way of turning into family—and this holiday season was a perfect reminder of that. This year, we celebrated Christmas with 17 of us and rang in New Year’s with 19, all together as our little travel tribe. Different backgrounds, different…
What a year it has been! 2025 has truly been a whirlwind of incredible adventures, and we are beyond grateful for every moment of it. From our family’s exciting travels across the globe to the unforgettable experiences shared with our worldschooling family, this year has been one for the books. Kicking Off the Year in the US: Family, Fun, and…