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Galivanting with Gaudi, in Barcelona
Barcelona is Gaudi, and Gaudi is La Sagrada Familia. On our second visit to this beautiful city, although we hopped around its attractions, it feels like the entire visit revolved around Sagrada. But we also imbibed the city’s quintessential European spirit, from the wide boulevards to the narrow twisty streets of old town.
Worldschool Hubbing in Seville
When planning our adventures in Spain, the experience we booked first was a week-long worldschooling hub in Seville. After trying a hub in Japan, we were excited to do it again. Hosted by a local couple, we and a dozen families toured the local sights, sampled the best churros and gelatos, and just hung out while the kids played in the park. After travelling for months mostly on our own, it was a much needed jolt of sociality.
Seville, not just for locals anymore
We came for worldschooling hub, and stayed for authentic Southern Spanish atmosphere. But we forgot to visit the barber!!
Our Must-Have’s for Family Travel Abroad
Here are the things we found most useful for traveling as a family across five continents. We’ve tested these ourselves, and they are light, functional and irreplaceable!
Soportujar - A Witchy Place
Soportujar is about an hour’s drive from Granada along a dramatic and twisty mountain road. The centuries-old village has a rich history of witchcraft and mystic legends, and has more recently decided to permanently dedicate itself to a kind of folk pre-Hershey’s Halloween, making for quite a tourist attraction.
Visiting the Moorish Grandeur of Alhambra
The Alhambra is a sprawling royal complex built by the Nasrid dynasty -- the last Islamic kingdom in Spain -- in Granada. The palace is remarkable for its incredibly elaborate filigree decorating all possible surfaces, as well as the gorgeous courtyards and landscaping. If you are headed to see it, we have some tips on how to make the most of your visit.
Granada, Granada, Granada moya!
The fountains, the orange blossoms, the little streets filled with souvenirs, the twisty paths, the daily churros and chocolate... and the magic of the people filling the streets. This little place had us wishing so much that we could stay just one extra day.
Finally, Spain!!
Having been to other cities in Spain, I’ve always imagined Madrid as a stuffy, more business version of Barcelona. But over our 2-day stop there, we realized it has a magic of its own -- green, grand and beautiful!
Hanging out in Buenos Aires
Rain myth-busting experiments, scavenger hunts through Palermo Soho, endless games of Kombio, and escape rooms — we had a grand time in Buenos Aires. Oh, and Masha found a sports mafia circuit!
Fancy Food Feasts: Buenos Aires aka “Is. It. Steak?!”
Perhaps more than any other nation-food pair (with the possible exception of Italy and pasta), Argentina is the land of steak. And boy, did we steak. But even if red meat isn't your thing, there's lots to drool over in Buenos Aires.
Where to Stay in Buenos Aires — a Fair and Balanced Guide
Short term visitors to Buenos Aires are encouraged to stay in either Palermo, Recoleta, or San Telmo. Collegiales is another up and coming neighborhood with a more relaxed vibe. Check out our recommendations after exploring BA for a month.
Five Days in Buenos Aires — an Itinerary
Buenos Aires seems to be on everyone’s list of best places for digital nomads, and rightly so. A unique and beautiful mixture of all things European and Latin American, it really rewards a longer stay, but you can see and enjoy the highlights of the city in five days.
Eat, Play, Pack
After seven months of travel, we came back for a stopover in the US to see family and friends, and to recharge.
Oh-My-kase in Kuala Lumpur
I am currently recovering from a food coma. A very pleasant food coma caused by overindulging in a delicious Japanese meal that one could only dream of. But folks, I am not in Japan, San Francisco or New York, I am in Kuala Lumpur! Today, we decided to try one of the fancy Omakase restaurants — Manten Omakase — which, from the food to the service, was on par with the fanciest set menu experiences we’ve had, and we’ve had quite a few.
Getting to Know Kuala Lumpur
With only 2 weeks left in Thailand, we were still undecided on our next step - Vietnam? Penang Island? Kuala Lumpur? Ultimately, we decided on Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia — it’s easy to fly to, on the way to Singapore, well known to be a good spot for expats, and as probably the most modernized city in Southeast Asia, a change of scenery from our small town living in Thailand.
Conviviendo in Turkey
We have been sooooo looking forward to Istanbul, where Sara and Giovanni (our inspiration for this year of travel) and their girls decided to join us for some “Conviviendo” magic. And, finally, at the end October — they arrived!
Into the Future with Petronas
Driving out of the Kuala Lumpur’s airport, the city's dramatic skyline studded with towering skyscrapers left us in awe, even after having been in Tokyo! Remember when Petronas Towers took the mantle of tallest building in the world from Sears Tower in ‘96? It was a big deal! Today, however, the KL skyline has a lot more to offer, including the ominous Merdeka 118, the 2nd tallest building in the world.
Putting our feet up in P(h)uket
Having already spent more than a month in Thailand, Phuket would be our last stay before leaving the country. Though notorious for its seedier beaches and popularity with Russians, we really enjoyed our stay. Oh, did I mention $3 rum coconuts?
Koohling our Heels in Koh Lanta
Koh Lanta is the essence of a chill beach town, while still having fantastic coffee, great food, decent transportation — and plentiful massages.
Chiang Mai, Kap-Kun-Krup!
As we were packing up, we reflected on all the fun quirky things that made our monthlong stay here special…