A fun introduction to Australian animals
We’re currently doing a housesit in a small village outside the medium-sized city of Ballarat. Located just over an hour from the popular city of Melbourne, Ballarat holds a big place in Australia’s history and offers a lot for visitors. When some people heard we were coming here, they were confused. Small towns may not be on most people’s list when they’re traveling, but we love them. And it was here that we had a great introduction...
The joys of visiting small towns
A few times in the past year, we’ve headed to relatively unknown small towns in rural locations. We’ve had interesting comments from people when announcing those destinations. “Why are you going there of all places? XYZ is a much better city!” “That is hardly a good representation of [insert country].” “Why on earth would you go to [insert city name]?” I find it kind of amusing, really. Everyone has their own travel style. Yes, there...
I always wanted to be a mom
—This is a guest post by Joy Clein. Joy’s blog is The Clein Times. I met her originally through a Facebook group for long-term traveling families. She ended up editing my book, and when they came through Mexico while we were there, our families were able to spend some time together. I really love her story and was thrilled when she agreed to share it with my readers. I always wanted to be a mom. I used to think, find guy, get...
Chasing a Dream
“You’re so lucky!” is a common statement I get when describing our adventures and our life to people. Chasing a dream has really very little to do with luck. I know people mean well by that comment, and I certainly do feel blessed, but this type of lifestyle didn’t just drop into my lap. I’ve worked hard to make this life a reality and to keep it afloat. “Too many of us are not living our dreams because we are living our...
Packing Tips for Long-Term Travel
If you’ve been on a 1- or 2-week trip, you know how much “fun” it can be to try to pack everything you’ll need, especially if you’ll have varied activities like snorkeling and hiking. Now try imagining packing for an indefinite journey. Yeah. I’ve been asked several times what we pack, so I figured it was time to share some of my packing tips. Backpack versus suitcase Since Tigger was 9 when we began, he carried his own backpack and...
