Chronicling our crazy yearlong worldwide family sabbatical
In early June we’re taking leave from our jobs, putting our belongings in storage, and embarking on a 14-month sabbatical with our three kids. Why are we doing this? We’re continuing to break the news to our friends and coworkers that we’ll be taking a sabbatical and as a result we’re getting pretty good at Read More …
Of all the people we know in real life, there are no families contemplating pulling up roots and taking a sabbatical. Even of the single people we know with possibly fewer attachments, I could count on one hand the number who are contemplating similar adventures (nursing overseas, mission work, teaching English, etc.). We know quite Read More …
Although it is not on most must-see lists, after reading about the Hunderfossen (Troll Park) near Lillehammer, Norway, seems to me one of the unique places that fits perfectly into a long trip with kids. It seems to capture the fun of an amusement park with uniquely Scandinavian fairy tale themes. The park gets good reviews Read More …
The Wall Street Journal ran an interesting article today on the rewards of traveling with kids. Bruce Kirkby, a Canadian author and adventurous traveler described his trip from Canada across the Pacific on a container ship and on into Asia and the Indian subcontinent, all with 3 and 7 year old boys in tow. Clearly this guy Read More …
