We’d been married all of 6 weeks, and we were settling into our first married apartment in Philadelphia. I’d been living in the apartment previously with a roommate, and friends of friends of friends had … Read More
We did a little family staycation a few weeks ago and stayed in a hotel in Seattle. We took the streetcar to our breakfast spot just as all three kids were getting hangry and impatient … Read More
In early June of 2009, Daniel and I quit jobs/graduated and headed off for two month of adventure before settling into graduate school/work/life. After spending a few days in London, our next stop was Paris, where we Couchsurfed with a … Read More
Today’s stories of goodness is one of my very favorites, from my dear friend Jessica. I’m completely blown away by the kindness of strangers. “Feeling summer slipping through my fingers, I packed up my three little kids and drove two … Read More
This week’s story takes us back to South America with Our Family Passport, an amazing extended family that shares their adventures and tips. I just love the kindness and respect they exude, and love following their adventures. “When we were … Read More
I’m excited to share this story from a wonderful old friend. I especially love it because I feel like the French – especially Parisians – tend to get a bad rap for being rude and unaccommodating. But having studied abroad … Read More
“A couple weekends ago, I was traveling alone and landed at the bus station in Boulder at 4am. I met a sweet homeless man who asked if there was any way he could “earn” some food from me. I was … Read More
(I’m excited to start featuring some of YOUR stories of goodness here! Please leave a comment, DM me on Instagram, or email me if you have a story to share.) _______________________________________________________________________________ “My three kids all fell asleep … Read More
We’d just landed in Johannesburg, South Africa, where we’d be staying for a week as part of my MBA program. As we stood purchasing tickets for the Gautrain, we noticed an older couple fiddling with the kiosk next to ours. … Read More
We walked through the streets of Madrid … Read More
About a year after we were married, Daniel and I decided to plan a summer of travel. He’d just graduated and was about to start a full-time job, and I had just quit my job and was getting ready to … Read More
I’m sure lots of you are reeling from this week. I know I am. It all just feels like a really terrible, really repetitive nightmare. How is this happening…again? Why has nothing changed? I keep wondering this week – what … Read More
