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Oakland Solo
My girls exceeded my expectations on this solo trip from London to Oakland. There is no way to sugar coat it: eleven hours is a loooong flight. We had our busy bags, snacks, an ipad with a headphones splitter but by the last four hours, I wasn’t sure what we were going to do. But…
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Cheeky Weekend in Lisboa
We flew to Lisbon Friday afternoon with Saya sick to her stomach and Sachi potty training at key moments in the security line and at our feet while the plane was landing. Our travel potty was 5 for 5, catching whatever our toddlers could throw at it. At each leg of the journey, Corey and…
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A Bali Beach Glamping Wedding
The moment I arrived in Bali, my head was on a swivel. The sheer number of scooters weaving in and out of lanes, and many times making their own lanes, was a spectacle. Dogs, children, surfboards, pottery and building materials were all catching a ride as well! The roads are congested, narrow and dotted with…
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Mujalah! Onward Singapore
Lucia Lola arrived in Singapore on the same day as I did! I spent the first 36 hours knowing Marty and Lizzy would be at the hospital so I focused my itinerary on what everyone suggested: food. Of course, the NYT and Bon Apetit would focus on food, but so did a dad from nursery,…
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Wimbles Farm Weekend
Wimbles Farm was the perfect conclusion to long, wonderful summer. After our first family camping trip at Samuel P Taylor in July, I wanted to be in a tent one more time before September. When searching for a campsite, my filters were: firepit, picnic bench, toilets, and running water..in that order! I also considered the…