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Summer Recap: Congo to Canada to France and Back Again
Summer Recap: Congo to Canada to France and Back Again

Summer Recap: Congo to Canada to France and Back Again

It’s been awhile since I’ve sat down and poured my thoughts onto the keyboard. With Canadian Expat Dad now on his way back to Congo, I find myself sitting here in France, sipping my morning coffee, and suddenly frantically trying…

Available on Amazon Today: The Kids Who Travel The World-Paris
Available on Amazon Today: The Kids Who Travel The World-Paris

Available on Amazon Today: The Kids Who Travel The World-Paris

The day has finally arrived! Remember how I said this book would be released before Christmas?? Well, I had to buy other stocking stuffers for my kids…Indonesian mail system issues. Then I thought that it might be here in time…

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…

The Kensington Hotel, You Can Bring Your Kids!
The Kensington Hotel, You Can Bring Your Kids!

The Kensington Hotel, You Can Bring Your Kids!

I love Kensington in London.  The neighbourhood is beautiful to walk through, with its picture perfect buildings, beautiful museums and lovely parks.  There’s a posh feeling about the whole area. But sometimes posh and kids don’t mix; so you can…

Exploring Cheung Chau Island: Backcountry Hong Kong
Exploring Cheung Chau Island: Backcountry Hong Kong

Exploring Cheung Chau Island: Backcountry Hong Kong

Traveling with kids can be a trade off.  It’s not the first time I’ve said this.  Traveling as a family means that you still get to see the world, and you get to make wonderful memories together, but the sacrifice…