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Dive into Tbilisi: Fighting the heat
Summers can be brutal in Tbilisi. It can easily get to the upper 30s (that’s around 100 in Americanese) and it has a touch of humidity or smog or whatever unregulated thing is hanging in the air, creating a kind of oven effect. Luckily, unlike most places in Europe, restaurants and cafes often have air conditioning, so it’s never too horrendous.
Shawn Basey
Aug 49 min read
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Going Medieval in Brussels
For one weekend only, from May 30th to June 1st, the monumental Cinquantenaire Park takes everyone back to the medieval times with the Marche Medieval (medieval market). Neo-folk musicians, beer stands, amusement rides, tight rope walkers, HEMA sword fights, tons of food stalls, and more fill up the park.
Shawn Basey
May 266 min read
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Coming to Tbilisi (Again)
Life in Tbilisi! Empty flats, toddler chaos & coin-operated lifts?! Read our (mis)adventures adjusting to Georgia.
Shawn Basey
May 75 min read
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Moving out of Brussels (and into the chaos)
Leaving a city for good leaves one with all kinds of feelings. Here we dive into leaving Brussels, the process and the feels.
Shawn Basey
Mar 187 min read
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Dealing with Tantrums on Travels
The kid roared. And our own senses of shame and embarrassment were growing by the second. What causes a tantrum and how to deal with it.
Shawn Basey
Feb 197 min read
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The Troll Forest of Belgium
Of course, I told my kid, the trolls need screws in their wood to keep their skin together.
Shawn Basey
Feb 58 min read
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The Nightmare Airport of Istanbul
A hilarious account of a travel meltdown at Istanbul Airport, where a "family-friendly" design almost derailed our vacation.
Shawn Basey
Jan 298 min read
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Jet Lag Blues
When we came back from this latest trip, I thought I had mastered jetlag. I had ultimately abandoned all of my well-thought out...
Shawn Basey
Jan 207 min read
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Top 10 things to do with kids in a Colorado winter
Over the Christmas holidays, we hit the planes and trails again, flying across the ocean with our 5-year-old and landing at my folks home...
Shawn Basey
Jan 1013 min read
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Embracing Slow Travel for Relaxed Family Trips
Meandering and not rushing We've all heard of the "slow food" movement, where many people are turning away from fast food and trying to...
Shawn Basey
Dec 11, 20246 min read
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Santa teaches our kid about diversity
If you choose to travel to Europe with your kid around the holidays, then you're in for a real treat. And that means more than gluhwein.
Shawn Basey
Dec 3, 20248 min read
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A Golden Stream Through Brussels: A Guide to Its Quirky Statues
Most cities have that one big tourist attraction where you get there and you feel a little underwhelmed. In this, Brussels completely...
Shawn Basey
Nov 25, 20246 min read
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Two zoos in Belgium: Planckendael Zoo and Pairi Daiza
Belgium is packed with zoos, but two stand out: Pairi Daiza and Plaeckendael. Which should you visit?
Shawn Basey
Sep 12, 20246 min read
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Huy & Mont Mosan: Brussels day tripping
A short trip from Brussels, the charming Huy, Belgium includes a visit to Mont Mosan amusement park and the impressive Fort Huy.
Shawn Basey
Jul 3, 20246 min read
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Brussels for Beginners: A Parent's Survival Guide for Moving
So you've moved to Brussels with your Dear Little One. Now its time to get a little oriented on how the schools work.
Shawn Basey
Jun 16, 20248 min read
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Not all farmers fling poo
Living in a room with a view of protests in Brussels leads to a lot of random thoughts. These days it's all about tractors and poop.
Shawn Basey
Feb 27, 20245 min read
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A facetious fatherhood at first
I recently had my first son. It’s been a real rollercoaster of sanity, I’ll tell you what, and the verdict is out whether it’s a good...
Shawn Basey
Jun 24, 20205 min read
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