Having a Baby at Home in Costa Rica
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Having a baby at home in Costa Rica
I wrote a post about preparing for birth and why we left Nicaragua and how we ended up in Costa Rica because we're having a baby at home.
And then one night in a pregn...
Nicaragua: Surfing in Las Peñitas
Nicaragua is a hidden gem for surfers, offering some of the most consistent and diverse waves in Central America...
Learn how to surf.
That's been one of my husband's 'bucket list' items since way before ...
Living the Beach Life – Las Peñitas Nicaragua
It didn't START out awesome... but it ended that way.
We arrived in November, which (we learned later) is notoriously bad for mosquitoes (since it's the end of rainy season.)
And we were really ready for ...
Celebrating Gríteria in León, Nicaragua
I love celebrating and learning about different holidays and traditions while traveling to other countries.
One of my favorites was celebrating Dia de los Muertos in Mexico, and Semana Santa in Antigua.
H...
Releasing Baby Sea Turtles – Las Peñitas Nicaragua
It's been on the bucket list for awhile.
Ever since the first time we moved to Costa Rica in 2007 we've wanted to see and release baby sea turtles.
And now, in 2013 we finally had the opportunit...
Time to Say Goodbye to Guatemala… for Good?
These little ladies came to wish us farewell... and even shed a tear. I was so touched.
It always happens this way.
We knew it was going to happen sometime. We thought it would have happened a lot sooner...
How to Help Your Children Overcome Fears and Try New Things
Recently, we went for the 2nd time to Xocomil water park here in Guatemala.
The first time, Atlas (2) was a little somber and hesitant to fully enjoy the water.
This time, he was down right resistant...
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How to Survive the Mexico/Guatemala Border Crossing with Children (Plus One Small Family Travel Confession)
A swarm of men rush toward our vehicle and begin clamoring all over it -- stepping onto the side rails, holding onto the roof rack and yelling at us in Spanish.
Greg and I look at each other, eyes wide, wond...
How to Always Be Home For the Holidays… No Matter Where in the World You Are
This is part of a series written by a group of family travelers. Make sure to check out their posts below.
"I'll be home for Christmas... if only in my dreams."
The words float through the air as a deep...
Where Are You Dreaming of Traveling To?
The holidays are approaching.
We're already making plans for buying killing our own turkey. Then it's Christmas, and the New Year.
It's fun to spend those times with people you know and love, so that's wh...