We met back up with our worldschooling family in Montenegro after a long, five-month separation. We were last with our friends in Southeast Asia. We met the Sigtons at a worldschool hub in Bankso, Bulgaria, in 2023. We met the Blackbourns in Chiang Mai at the end of 2023 after Michael met Renee through Facebook. We met the Crabtrees at…
The Cats of Istanbul: Furry Guardians of the City
Everywhere you turn in Istanbul a pair of watchful green eyes might peer at you from beneath a café table, or a fluffy tail might flick lazily as a feline lounges on a centuries-old stone wall. Istanbul belongs to the cats, and the people wouldn’t have it any other way. Unlike many cities where stray animals are seen as a…
Istanbul, Türkiye
The next part of our worldschooling journey started in Türkiye. We flew from Atlanta to Istanbul with frequent flyer miles, so it only cost us $100 for our four flights. Michael and Henry had a direct flight from Atlanta. Lucas and I did have to backtrack with a layover in Houston, but it was worth it. Our visit to Türkiye…
Our Last Days in the U.S.
After spending a month in Arizona, it was time to head back East and prepare for our next adventure. We raced across the country driving from Phoenix to Atlanta in two days. Our second day was a 17-hour haul. It sure would be nice if Lucas were old enough to drive. It’s not too far off! We had lunch with…
Learning About Gold: A Hands-On Family Adventure
Many friends and family are always curious about what our kids learn since they are not in a traditional school setting. Rest assured that they learn something new every day. Recently, Michael took Lucas and Henry and their cousins Violet and Barret on a deep dive into the world of gold. They weren’t just learning about gold—they were touching it,…
More Fun in Arizona
The second half of our Arizona trip was just as packed as the first half. We reunited with our worldschooling friends Tonya, Troy, and Neo, whom we first met in Mexico and who we have since seen in many places around the globe. We also spent an evening with a family from Florida who we first met on a pickleball…
What Happens in Vegas: A Country Convert (Kinda)
When I told people we were heading to a Garth Brooks concert in Las Vegas, the reactions ranged from bewilderment to outright laughter. “YOU like country music?” they asked as if I had just announced my plans to take up competitive bull riding. Look, I get it. I don’t exactly scream ‘country girl,’ and my playlist is more likely to…
Happy 75th Birthday!
Last weekend, I traveled to Atlanta to celebrate my mom’s 75th birthday. My brothers, Seth and Sam, made the trip, and my aunt Gale and cousin Perel joined in the festivities as well. It was a rare and special gathering, filled with laughter, stories, and plenty of love. We also caught up with my brother Brian and sister Emily, making the…
Warming Up in Arizona
Michael’s family lives in Arizona, so we always plan to spend time there. We love spending time with Mike, Melissa, Violet, and Barrett. They are gracious to have us stay with them. They have an amazing setup: a beautiful house, a gym, and a backyard with a trampoline, a playset, a pool, and a pickleball court. The last time we…
Vegas, Baby!
We took the weekend off from skiing to drive to Las Vegas. It is only a three-hour drive from Brian Head. Our friends, the McIntyres, who we met at a worldschool hub in Ecuador, were in Las Vegas for the weekend for a National Cheerleading competition. Their son Austin was competing. We checked into our hotel on the strip…