Eats on the Cheap
How can I save money on food while traveling? I see this question frequently. It’s a great one really. There are many ways to reduce what you spend on food while traveling, and saving money on food translates to being able to save money for other activities, or making it more affordable to take a trip. Road Trips When taking a road trip, getting snacks at gas stations and convenience stores can quickly add up to a lot of...
Bringing in the Double 4’s
I’ve always treated my child’s birthday as a special occasion. No matter where we’ve been, I’ve always tried to bring something . . . different to it and other special moments. I haven’t, however, always done that for myself. Growing up birthdays were not very big events. I was either living with my abusive mother, with one of her friends, or in foster care. While there are many very good foster...
Tigger’s photo: The stinky place
These crabs were for sale. They were still alive. And it was stinky.
Tigger the Surfer Boy
Ever since we began our journey, Tigger has been gung-ho to take surfing lessons. Cozumel’s waves were great for body surfing and Boogie boarding, but that was about it. Utila . . . stick with diving there. So once we were in Ecuador and I discovered their coast had good surfing, we headed there to make Tigger’s wish come true. Here he is riding in after his 2nd lesson. I love the look of concentration and the slight...
Not a Moment to Waste
What do you do when you discover your baby has only 2-3 years to live? Find out what the Ingram family chose.
