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2nd Honeymoon With the Kids…Could We Do It?
2nd Honeymoon With the Kids…Could We Do It?

2nd Honeymoon With the Kids…Could We Do It?

That was us: young, rested and not a care in the world.  We were honeymooning on the beaches of Indonesia in the above picture, and as far as we were concerned, it was a once in a lifetime trip. Fast…

How I Got Skinny at Four Seasons Bali
How I Got Skinny at Four Seasons Bali

How I Got Skinny at Four Seasons Bali

We were nearly two weeks into our Balinese vacation and that meant almost 2 weeks of restaurant eating, happy hours, and bikini wearing. I felt like my holiday over-indulging was starting to catch up with me, and putting my bathing…

Reverse Culture Shock, 3rd Culture Kids, and Other Weird Feelings Expats Have
Reverse Culture Shock, 3rd Culture Kids, and Other Weird Feelings Expats Have

Reverse Culture Shock, 3rd Culture Kids, and Other Weird Feelings Expats Have

Have you ever gone on vacation and longed for some of the comforts of home? Your favourite snack? A neighbourhood restaurant?  The familiarity of a city? Now imagine if that ‘vacation’ was 5 years long?! When we first left Canada…

15 Things I’ve Learned From Living in France
15 Things I’ve Learned From Living in France

15 Things I’ve Learned From Living in France

You spell Champagne with a capital C.  If it’s not from Champagne, it’s sparkling wine. After dinner, cheese comes before dessert. It’s easier to walk on cobblestone in a wedge than it is in heels. Cheese, bread and cured meats…