As our time in Tbilisi came to an end, we reflected on just how much we managed to pack into our stay. Georgia has been an incredible stop on our journey—full of history, adventure, unexpected experiences, and plenty of fun. We’re glad we put it on our itinerary. Henry wrapped up the month of chess lessons by competing in a…
One of the best surprises of our time in Georgia happened this week when Vicki’s niece Chloe and her boyfriend Rovuan showed up in Tbilisi. The last time we saw them was a year and a half ago while traveling through Southeast Asia, so having them join us in Georgia for a few weeks feels like such a gift. The…
This weekend, we traded Tbilisi for the mountains of Armenia and set off on what turned out to be a memorable adventure. Lucas decided to stay behind in Georgia with our friends, while Henry, Michael, and I traveled with Vicki and Dexter. The trip almost didn’t happen. Even though we had reserved our rental car a week in advance, when…
Our second week in Tbilisi was packed with adventure, learning, great food, and plenty of walking! One of the highlights of the week was celebrating Georgia’s Independence Day. Georgia celebrates Independence Day on May 26, commemorating the declaration of the First Democratic Republic of Georgia in 1918. Although the country was later incorporated into the Soviet Union, Georgians regained their…
Our first week in Tbilisi can probably best be described as: coming in hot. After wrapping up our time in Türkiye, we boarded a 3 a.m. flight that felt like it existed in an entirely different dimension of exhaustion. You know the kind — where everyone is carrying backpacks, neck pillows, snacks, and just enough adrenaline to keep moving forward.…
Lucas is turning 16. Sixteen feels big. It’s one of those ages people build up in their minds long before it arrives. There are expectations attached to it — driving permits, rebellion, mood swings, distance, attitude. The classic, “Well… he’s a teenager.” But the thing is, Lucas isn’t especially interested in getting his driver’s license right now. He has already…
We are worldschooling, and some of the questions we get most often are: “What grade are your kids in?” or “What are they learning in school right now?” It’s usually asked with good intent, but it always makes me pause a little — not because it’s offensive, but because it assumes a framework we don’t really live inside anymore. Our…
When you are American, there is something a little surreal about leaving your kids in one country while you hop over to another for the weekend. But that’s exactly what Michael and I did when we took a two-day trip to Rhodes and left the boys behind in Türkiye. They were thrilled. One of the unexpected gifts of this lifestyle…
A few more weeks in Fethiye, and it’s starting to feel less like a new destination and more like a place we actually live. Our routines are more solid now, but we’re still finding plenty of ways to explore and keep things interesting. We’ve continued our Saturday tradition of joining the weekly 5K at Şehit Fethi Bey Park. It’s become…
We continue to enjoy Fethiye and have managed to figure out how to live here in a way that feels both exciting and comfortable. One of our more creative decisions was renting an extra apartment just for the kids. It’s basically turned into the ultimate hangout space. There are poker nights, D&D games, and a lot of laughter coming from…