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Importing Culture
Being exposed to multiple cultures can greatly alter ones perspectives. This is even more true for children who are not sheltered in years of geographically specific thought patterns. When our kids were born, my wife and I decided that it was one of our core family values to introduce them to as much alternative culture…
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One Playground At A Time
“Can we go there again please?!” This is an often-asked question in our car, especially when traveling. And it is usually in reference to a playground. Our kids love to explore and compare whats different at each playground we pass. Some have slides, some have swings. Spinning chairs and seesaws. Some are made of wood,…
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Corporate Espionage
You are a mid-career professional who is hungry and looking to grow your business. Maybe you’re a recent grad looking to expand your network. Bottom line is you’re actively searching for ways to get ahead. Then, out of thin air – a message pops up. This drive can become a vulnerability. “Alan” says you can…
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Car Batteries And Cranky Kids
The obstacle becomes the way. Marcus Aurelius Like most humans, my children like their routines. Their preferred method to get to school in the mornings is in our Kia, lovingly named “Klara” by my son. Imagine their dismay when the first day of school rolled around this week and Klara couldn’t take them! It turns…
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Iceland, Carseats, and RSV
Traveling with children is beyond fun and offers a completely different experience from traveling alone or as a couple. Experiencing new things is the whole point of travel, right? To go somewhere you’ve never been, taste something you’ve never eaten or learn customs that are foreign from your own. Our trip to Iceland was no…
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Driving Like Jason Bourne
Disclaimer: This post won’t teach you how to drive like a stuntman in a Hollywood movie. This will teach you some important driving practices used by both stunt people and alphabet soup government types that could save your life, like they saved mine. It happened faster than I could say ‘boo’. A few years back,…
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Security Through Obscurity
Nothing ruins your vacation like having your cell phone or passport stolen. Keeping your valuables secure while traveling gives you peace of mind, letting you relax and enjoy your trip. Thieves are often looking for an opportunity to make quick cash with little to no resistance. A criminal looks for opportunities of low risk and…
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Whats in your (backup) wallet?
Here is an @ospreypacks rfid blocking money belt that I modified to have a few extra compartments. Inside, I carry my passport card from @statedept , in case my regular one gets lost or stolen. I also have a single sheet of @riteintherain paper with important numbers and addresses on it. Bandaids (multi-use adhesive device for more than just booboos.) Ibuprofen…
Travel with Confidence
Be Prepared. Not Paranoid.