by Melissa | Feb 12, 2017 | Central America, Jordan, NIcaragua, San Juan del Sur, The Middle East, Uncategorized
As a family, we have been to Europe, Central America, South America, the Caribbean, Southeast Asia, the Middle East and Africa. There are many more places on our list, but we have certain favorites and many reasons why. Everything from people, to culture, to the...
by Melissa | Jan 26, 2017 | Central America, NIcaragua, San Juan del Sur, Tips, Travel Advising, Uncategorized
We have received a lot of strange looks when telling people that we visited Nicaragua for a vacation. “Was it dangerous?” “You brought your kids there?” Both were common questions. On the contrary, Nicaragua is not only safe, but a fantastic...
by Melissa | Jan 25, 2016 | Central America, NIcaragua, San Juan del Sur
Keith and I have always discussed moving to another country and just flying by the seat of our pants. Renting the house, putting everything in storage, finding a decent school in a Central American country and taking off. And hopefully finding jobs! We’ve done...
by Melissa | May 27, 2015 | North America, San Juan del Sur, St. John, St. John, USVI, Tips, Traveling with Kids, U.S. Virgin Islands
We are so excited to go to St. John next month. It is my parent’s 50th anniversary and we are fortunate enough to be staying at one of the best hotels on the island because we have all been planning and saving for years in preparation for this trip–a 50th...
by Melissa | May 4, 2015 | Asia, Beirut, Cambodia, Indian Ocean, Jordan, Lebanon, Malaysia, Maldives, Nepal, Qatar, San Juan del Sur, Thailand, The Maldives, The Middle East, Vietnam
I am a portrait photographer in addition to being an avid traveler and budding travel blogger. I enjoy all facets of photography and my Denver based studio specializes in family and children’s portraits. However, if I could figure out how to make it work...
by Melissa | Mar 14, 2015 | Asia, Cambodia, Central America, Copper Mountain, CO, Indian Ocean, Jackson Hole, Jordan, Lebanon, Malaysia, Maldives, Nepal, North America, Palm Springs, palm springs, San Juan del Sur, South America, St. Croix, USVI, St. John, Thailand, The Maldives, The Middle East, Traveling with Kids, U.S. Virgin Islands
When I was pregnant with Max, I received a Curious George stuffed monkey and a set of 4 Curious George books. I don’t remember who gave it to me, but when Max was about 9 months, it became his “lovie”. He carried that monkey everywhere and we...