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Personal essays and trip reflections from the road. Stories about why we left, how we move, what surprised us, and what full-time travel actually does to your family.

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Lucca, Italy: Our 10th Anniversary, Harper's 3rd Birthday, and Why We Never Want to Leave

Today marks our 10th wedding anniversary, and I'm sitting in our Airbnb in Lucca, Italy, watching the girls

Jun 29, 2022 10 min read

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Seven Days in Antibes: Why the French Riviera's Hidden Gem Beat Our Expectations

After a whirlwind month ping-ponging between Southampton, London, and Paris, we needed a place to catch our breath. Antibes,

Jun 11, 2022 6 min read

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Taking the TGV from Paris to Antibes: A French Train Journey Gone Wrong (and Right)

Sitting there, watching France blur past the window, I felt tears starting. This was it. We were actually doing this crazy thing. Our three daughters were experiencing the world in a way most kids never will. We'd sold our house, left our normal life, and here we were on a high-speed train in France

Jun 4, 2022 6 min read

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Paris Adventures: Eurostar Business Premier, Disney Magic, and City Exploration

From London's bustling energy, we were ready for our next adventure: Paris. What we didn't expect

Jun 3, 2022 8 min read

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London Adventures: Big Ben, Bigger Toy Stores, and Three Little Explorers

After finding our footing in Southampton, we were ready for the bright lights and big city energy of London. What

May 29, 2022 4 min read

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Finding Our Land Legs in Southampton: From Queen Mary 2 to Peppa Pig World

We finally reached England! Our first taste of life as a full-time traveling family in Southampton was a mix of exhaustion, exploration, and pure magic at Peppa Pig World.

May 26, 2022 8 min read