Last Christmas, we traveled from Mumbai to Kochi (Cochin) in Kerala. Kerala has a large Christian population and Fort Kochi in particular has many old churches. The city had a festive atmosphere and we were able to attend a large Christmas celebration in the old part of town. Getting Around The airport to the, Read More
Varkala Beach in Kerala was the high point of our South India vacation for my kids. They loved to splash in the waves, and the food at the cafes along the cliff was delicious. Varkala is known for its cafe culture, laid back vibe, and towering red laterite cliffs lining the shore. While the, Read More
Most places we travel in India, people are trying to take pictures of the kids. I figured since we are living in Mumbai, India’s creative hub and the center for the Bollywood film industry, why not have a go at child modeling? My daughter Arianne, age 4, was originally more interested than her older, Read More
Moving to India, as a single mom with two young children, has been one of the most exhausting, exhilarating, stressful, chaotic, and simultaneously magnificent times of my life. It’s been 410 days since I landed in Mumbai as a expatriate resident, and wow, it has been quite the rollercoaster ride! Tweet
In 2016, I was so busy learning how to live that I spent very little time blogging! 2016 was less about travel and exploration and more about challenging myself and setting a course for the future. As my kids have gotten older, I’ve gotten relatively less sleep deprived and I’ve started to cherish their, Read More
Mumbai, India After 5 years in Ho Chi Minh City, we are moving to Mumbai in summer 2017! Expat life in Vietnam has been great for young children, and I’ve had wonderful career opportunities in my current school. However, I found it difficult to get outside of the expat bubble as a single mom,, Read More
Traveling to India or Pakistan? Don’t let loss of sleep, dirty sheets or sunburns ruin your trip. Know what to pack for you trip to the subcontinent. Things to Help You Sleep If you’ll be staying in cities or spending time traveling on public transport you’ll probably want to bring things to help you, Read More
During our time teaching in Pakistan, my husband and I lived fairly close to the Wagha-Attari border with India, and we were able to to travel there during our school breaks. Listed below are links to informative articles I’ve written about travel in India. Articles are hosted on various sites such as USA Today’s, Read More
There are no less than seven classes available in the passenger cars of Indian Railways, and it can be a bit confusing to know which class is the one you want. Read on to find out more about each class and compare the prices between them. We’ll start from the most expensive and move, Read More