Travel First Aid Kit | World Travel with Kids
I have heard time and again from Americans that their biggest worry about traveling is their safety. One of my biggest […]
Travel and Minimizing Plastic Waste – Zero Waste in SE Asia
Minimizing plastic waste is a relatively easy way to reduce your carbon footprint while traveling. Air travel emissions account for our families
Save Thousands! Zero Waste Budget | Before & After
Downsizing, minimalism and zero waste have dramatically affected our household budget. We handle, process and tidy less which means we
Asia’s Vernacular Architecture | Understanding Cultures & Cities
In late 2016, I participated in a fantastic EdX.org course entitled ‘Vernacular Architecture of Asia: Tradition, Modernity and Cultural Sustainability’. The
Kuala Lumpur Vernacular Architecture
I recently participated in a course on ‘Vernacular Architecture of Asia: Tradition, Modernity and Cultural Sustainability’ at EdX. While taking the
Bali Visitors Guide | Travel Ups and Downs
We landed in Bali with absolutely incorrect expectations discovering quickly that there are many dishonest reviews online about Bali, even on
My Favorite Parenting Books and Resources
As parents, one of our greatest resources is a good book. My husband and I used to say that having
Booking Flights Abroad | Don’t pay in USD Dollars
Savvy travelers already know that you’ll pay a premium if you pay with US Dollars (USD) when traveling abroad. If
Declutter and Move Memorabilia Back Into Your Life
What’s in your Attic? Are you storing memorabilia boxes in your closet, basement, attic, or storage unit (or all the
Learning Resources for Self-Guided Kids
Parents, family, and even strangers regularly ask why we chose homeschooling over sending the kids to school. My reason is time.