After traveling through Lithuania, Latvia, and Estonia, we arrived in Helsinki, Finland, with just 24 hours to explore. We took a Ferry from Tallinn. It wasn’t nearly enough time, of course, but we managed to fit in an unexpected connection with another traveler, a chilly afternoon of swimming and saunas, and a visit to one of the coolest libraries we’ve…
Fourteen! Somehow, Henry is sailing through his teenage years, and I’m still trying to figure out how we got here so quickly. Henry has always had a way of seeming older than his years. It’s his wit, mostly. He’s quick with a clever comeback, has a great sense of humor, and can make us laugh when we least expect it.…
After our time in Vilnius, we hopped on a train and headed north to Riga, Latvia. We only spent a few days in Riga, but it ended up being one of those stops where we managed to fit in a little bit of everything — beautiful architecture, history, cars, go-karts, D&D, bagels, and, of course, some very important snack discoveries.…
After Poland, we made our way to Lithuania for another quick stop — this time in Vilnius. We only had two days, and unfortunately, the weather wasn’t exactly cooperating. It was cold, rainy, and definitely felt more like fall than early September! Our first stop was the Museum of Occupations and Freedom Fights, often called the KGB Museum. The museum…
After our quick two days in Warsaw, we hopped on a train and headed south to Kraków. Our friends, the Sigstons and Crabtrees, were waiting for us in Kraków. We spent our first full day wandering the Old Town, wandering through the beautiful Main Market Square, and checking out the historic streets. We tried pierogi. Kraków has such a cool…
Our time in Warsaw was short — just two days — but it was definitely worth the stop. We started by visiting the Warsaw Uprising Museum, which was a powerful and sobering experience. Warsaw’s history, especially during World War II, is heavy. The loss and destruction woven into the story of this city is harrowing, but there is also resilience.…
Our fourth and final week in Bansko was busy—and somehow, it feels like it went by even faster than the first three. There was a little bit of everything this week: birthdays, swimming, hiking, D&D, game nights, hot springs, rafting, ropes courses, sushi, street dogs, and plenty of time with the friends we’ve made during our month here. We started…
Our third week in Bansko was full of activity, adventure, and a little bit of suspicion. It started with a game of Imposter, and by the end of the week, no one knew who to trust. Henry was an imposter. Jake was also an imposter—and he eliminated me. Kristian was another imposter and managed to eliminate Michael very stealthily while…
Week two at the Bansko Summer Worldschool Hub was just as busy, just as fun, and somehow flew by even faster than the first week. We have settled into the rhythm of hub life: mornings filled with adventures, afternoons spent with friends, and evenings packed with activities, games, birthdays, and plenty of time just hanging out together. We managed to…
Three and a half years ago, we came to Bansko for the first time to attend the Worldschool Hub during the winter. It was one of those experiences that changed the course of our travels. It’s where we met our dear friends, the Sigstons, along with several other incredible families. Many of those same families are back here with us…