A Little Story… Travels Through Panama with my Dad

I was seven before I accepted that my parents had a life that existed before me, and in that year I remember a whole world opening up because I began to comprehend a world so much wider than what I had seen and experienced as yet in life. Though I am the rare breed of …

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Traveling to Bagan as a child benefited my niece with new lessons, friendships, and cultures.

A Little Research… The Unique Benefits of Traveling Young

As the wheels of the plane gently lifted off the runway, I glanced over at my toddler, clawing at the window for a better view of the disappearing cars below, his eyes wide with wonder. In that moment, I was reminded of the transformative power of travel, not just for seasoned wanderers like myself, but …

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Traveling to Bagan as a child benefited my niece with new lessons, friendships, and cultures.

A Little Discussion… International Travel Documents for Travel with Minors

Now that Ana and I are firmly back from our six months in Southeast Asia, I feel compelled to reflect back on some of the technicalities of traveling. There will be more stories, but some aspects preparing for our trip were far more stressful for me than needed . . . and once on the road a …

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A Little Update… We’re Down to Days, Where Did the Time Go?

Where does the time go? It slipped away from me these past six months. Six months. Ana and I have wandered Southeast Asia for 26 weeks together, and there are just two weeks left before we board our plane for the United States and return home just in time for the hot and sticky season …

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Picture of a temple in luang prabang laos

A Little Photoessay… Stories of Culture & History in Luang Prabang, Laos

The pace of life in Luang Prabang, Laos is so very charming. Charming is the only one-word description I can come up with for this low-slung city with wide streets (unnatural for much of Southeast Asia), French inspired post-colonial architecture, monks clad in sunny saffron robes, and a humming buzz of relaxed tourism. I wrote earlier …

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Stilt houses and floating gardens on Inle Lake

A Little Water… Floating Gardens, Fishing, and Farming on Inle Lake

Situated in the heart of Myanmar’s Shan State, Inle Lake stands as a testament to the harmonious blend of nature and culture. This vast, serene body of water, stretching over 44.9 square miles, is not just a geographical marvel; it’s a central chapter in the story of Myanmar’s rich and diverse heritage. Visiting this Inle …

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