August 15–25, 2022 — Welcome back! At this point in our journey, we are in the middle of August, and myself and my family all board our luxurious river cruise in Brussels, in honor of Mom’s retirement. We were setting off for 8 days of, well, cruising down rivers in Belgium and the Netherlands. …

August 7–18, 2022 — Hello all! Welcome to my travel blog! Admittedly, my husband and I have been travelling for two months now, and I’ve only just gotten around to getting this blog up and running. …

This trip has been my dream for a decade — but that doesn’t mean it’s without its risks. — It’s official, there’s no avoiding it — I’m travelling the world for the next year, and to be honest, that prospect really freaks me out. We’ve rented out our house, so there’s no home to return to. My husband quit his well-paying job as an accounting controller, and he’s likely…

When does curiosity cross the line into criminal territory? — Parents are meant to do all they can to protect their children from harm. They may instill rules, put boundaries in place, and even create restrictions in regards to technology or privileges. With that said, when children become adults at 18, they no longer need to follow the orders of…

Our reality may shock you! (Photos Included) — Two months ago, my husband and I embarked on our long-awaited year of travelling. While this all sounds well and good, you’re all probably romanticising the concept a little bit, because the reality is we don’t get to lounge around on beaches and sip cocktails all day — we both…

Who should be entitled to someone’s possessions when they pass? — It’s incredibly devastating when someone passes away, especially if it was unexpected and no one is prepared for it. And in most cases, if a person passes away, they usually have some sort of will created to indicate what should go to whom. More often than not, possessions will go…

What does true equality look like in a relationship? — Modern day romantic relationships aren’t always easy to figure out or navigate for a variety of reasons. Whether it’s the complexity of the personalities working together, or trying to maneuver around societal and gender expectations, a lot of couples struggle with finding a comfortable equilibrium in today’s society. Especially when…

Should in-laws always be allowed to have access to their grandchildren? — One of the main responsibilities of a parent is to protect their children from harm and ensure that they are growing up in a healthy and stable environment. With that said, not every parent is necessarily intentional about doing what’s completely right for their kid. Some in-laws will also go…

Should some family secrets be kept in the dark from as many people as possible? — For children who experience their parents separating, there’s a lot of psychological damage and turmoil that can take place. In some cases, they may experience feelings of isolation, rejection and loneliness as their try to process the change in their family. The other thing that can tear people apart are…