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Come along on an adventure through our stories of our travels around the world! We are a family of avid explorers passionate about seeing every corner of this beautiful planet! So far we have visited 86 countries on 6 continents together and have grown up learning from the world and the cultures we are experiencing.
Here you can read about our journeys, laugh at funny crazy stories, read some deep poetry and reflections of transformational moments, and see the real side of traveling the world full-time as a family.
Every One of Us Can Change the World
Originally posted on Embrace the Wonder “Change will not come if we wait for some other person, or if we wait for some other time. We are the ones we’ve been waiting for. We are the ...
Read moreI Imagine A World – A Poem
While volunteering with Syrian refugees in Greece and Turkey, I was deeply moved by just how unjust and unfair our world can be sometimes. People who once had a great life now left with absolutely ...
Read moreWHAT IS TRUE SUCCESS? – A VIDEO FROM MICHAEL BERNARD BECKWITH
Whenever I feel like I have lost my way and have been pulled towards the mind of the ego, I ask myself: If I were to leave the planet today, did I give and love more or show anger and take more? A ...
Read moreAre You Ready to Remember Who You Really Are? – A Reflection of Wisdom
“What lies behind us And what lies before us Are tiny matters compared To what lies within us.” Ralph Waldo Emerson I have heard people say that we are here to find our passions, our ...
Read moreWE ARE ALL VISITORS ON THIS PLANET – ABORIGINAL WISDOM ON THE TRUE MEANING OF LIFE
We are all visitors to this time, this place… our purpose here is to observe, to learn, to grow, to love.. and then we return home. – Aboriginal Proverb Going through our daily lives, we can feel ...
Read moreMother Earth, Our Home
We live on a beautiful and magical planet, where everything from the smallest flower to the biggest thunderstorm live and co-exist harmoniously. Too many times we can get caught up in the fast-pace ...
Read moreA Journey Back into Roman Times – Visiting Baalbek in Lebanon
Baalbek, where history comes to life and ancient and modern times meet in one place, the legacy of civilizations past still thriving in full glory… Before going to Lebanon, I had never heard of ...
Read moreWe Are Fairy Chimneys – A Story Told By the Lands of Kapadokya, Turkey
Sitting out looking at the beautiful view of fairy chimneys that spread out across the whole horizon in Kapadokya (also known as Cappadocia) in 2018, I was moved to wonder what life is like as a ...
Read moreEmbrace the Wonder of Life – Seeing the Child-Like Magic of the World
This post was originally on Earth Family Global Embracing the wonder of the world and in your life is finding the fairytale magic every single day. Our lives are full of amazing adventures, inspiring ...
Read moreThailand From Under the Sea
This article was originally published on Travelin Kait in 2015 A moment of suspension in the air, flying for a second, then a huge splash and a rainbow of colors explode before me. Thousands of ...
Read moreAn Ode to Rome
This article was originally published on Travelin’ Kait in 2014. This is for you Rome, a city that has captured my heart and became a part of who I am and who I will be… I may never be ...
Read moreLegacy, What Is A Legacy? – A Poem Inspired By the Musical Hamilton
Hamilton, the smash-hit musical that has taken the world by storm, is the story of the life of Alexander Hamilton, one of the founding fathers of the United States who started off as a poor boy in ...
Read moreFrom The Border of Syria to the Border of Algeria – Exploring Lebanon, Egypt, and Tunisia
This article was originally published on Travelin’ Kait. Growing up I always dreamed of visiting the ancient sights of Egypt, venturing into the sands of the Sahara, and seeing the many Roman ...
Read moreHow Compassion Can Change the World
Why is it that in our day and age, even though we can feel so connected through the internet and social media, there is still so much divide? Things like racism, Islamophobia, or homophobia are still ...
Read moreA Day In the Red Desert of Wadi Rum, Jordan
Wadi Rum (Arabic: وادي رم ) is a desert area in Jordan with stunning bright red sand and dazzling mountains. It is here that many Bedouins live just as they used to hundreds of years ago, ...
Read moreThe Butterfly of Nebo – A Memory of Mt. Nebo, Jordan
In northern Jordan you can find Mt.Nebo, looking out over the Jordan Valley and the Judean Desert. It was said that the Israelites first saw the “promise land” here and it was where Moses died ...
Read moreBeyond Giza – 4 Incredible Destinations in Egypt That Will Inspire You
From the lush Nile Valley to the dry desert dunes, Egypt is a land of beauty and contrasts. Here you can experience the history and culture of the Ancient Egyptians that lived so long ago, a ...
Read moreSpices, Carpets, and Magic – The Colors of Jerusalem
Jerusalem – the city of a thousand colors. The city where people from all over the planet come to see its many marvels and ponder its many secrets. Through the narrow streets of the souqs, you ...
Read moreVisiting the Heart of History – Exploring and Learning About the Dome of the Rock and Temple Mount in Jerusalem
A tiled pattern of a thousand colors and a glimmering gold dome soaring above the sky, a dazzling view of an eternal city that has changed and shaped history… The Dome of the Rock and the Temple ...
Read moreFor Egypt Is… A Poem
Throughout all of my travels, Egypt has been one of the most powerful and memorable places. It has inspired me and given me such insight, it has taught me so many new lessons and showed me a whole ...
Read moreA Journey Back Into Roman Times In Baalbek, Lebanon
Baalbek, where history comes to life and ancient and modern times meet in one place, the legacy of civilizations past still thriving in full glory… Before going to Lebanon, I had never heard of ...
Read moreMesmerizing Lanterns, Delicious Coffee, and Friendly People – The Souq of Khan-El-Khalili in Cairo
The ancient intricately decorated minarets soar above the sky, the enchanting smell of spices linger in the air as the twinkling lanterns hang from every shop and the sun sets over the sand colored ...
Read moreReflections of Syria Through the Eyes of a Refugee
After volunteering for four months in Greece with refugees, I found a deep love for the Syrian people and the Syria they once knew before the war. Here is a poetic reflection on the Syria of the ...
Read moreHonoring Aylan Kurdi – A Memory of Hope and Tragedy in Turkey
Tragic. Heart-breaking. Inspiring. These are all words that describe my experience visiting the beach where Aylan and Galip Kurdi were found. This sad event was a wake up call for the European ...
Read moreKids are Kids – A Chat With Afghan Refugee Kids In Greece
No matter what part of the planet we come from, the language we speak, or the way that we pray, we all are dreaming of a beautiful life and achieving our dreams. While volunteering in Athens, Greece ...
Read moreA Warm Welcome From Students in Giza, Egypt
On our second visit to Egypt, we just had to return to the highlight of our first trip – the Pyramids of Giza. During this visit to the Pyramids, we had such a warm welcome by the local students ...
Read more5 Years Travel Anniversary -Lessons I Have Learned From Exploring the World
5 years ago today, we began our adventure to explore the world as a family! We left our home and school in Italy behind to go on an open-ended journey to learn from the world and experience all of ...
Read moreA Voyage Into the Sahara – A Poetic Journey into the Tunisian Desert
The many stories of camels and nomads throughout the Sahara have always fascinated me and sparked my imagination. What mysteries, magic, and treasures lay in the sands, washed clean by time and ...
Read moreThe Power of Stories – How We Can Create Peace and Understanding Through Storytelling
Storytelling has been at the heart of our civilizations since the very beginning of our human existence. It was how our ancestors learned to survive and evolve in this world and the way they ...
Read moreWhat About the Future of Our World?
What of the future of our world? What of the environment, the animals and the oceans we will pass to our descendants? What of the example we are being for our children? What legacy are we leaving ...
Read moreA Journey Into The Heart of Angkor Wat, Cambodia
As an adventurer at heart, exploring the ancient ruins of Angkor Wat was such a moving and powerful experience, and I couldn’t help but sketch and write in my journal as I sat among the stunning ...
Read moreThe True Meaning of Kindness and Friendship – Volunteering With Syrian Refugees in Greece
Kindness is love manifested in its simplest form. It is the smallest of acts that can sometimes create the biggest ripples in our very being. Humanity as a whole depends on these acts to survive, it ...
Read moreJournal Entry – A Journey of Reflections at the Pyramids of Giza
Giza, Egypt – 25/03/15 The wind blew strong, drifting through the air, forever traveling, forever moving. The sand picked up, dancing in swirls and shapes, before flowing off into the sky and ...
Read more5 Lessons To Teach the Girls of the Future Generations
We know that the little girls of today will become the leaders of tomorrow. How do we want to raise them? How do we want them to grow up perceiving the world and themselves? I believe that we need a ...
Read moreWe The Generation – A Poem of Youth Making A Change
A poem dedicated to all of the people of this generation and the generations to come who will make this world a better place! We, the generation to stand stronger against hate. We the ...
Read more5 Easy Ways to Embrace the Love All Around You
Originally posted on Thrive Global Do you ever feel that you don’t have a lot of things in your life to love? Or maybe you feel that you don’t have a lot of love in you at the moment? Perhaps you ...
Read moreFinding the True Meaning of Happiness in a Refugee Camp
Originally posted on Embrace the Wonder and Kids Unite 4 Hope When I first started volunteering at the Piraeus refugee camp, I never expected that I would be changed so much. I never could have ...
Read more3 Awesome Women Leaders of Ancient Egypt
Originally posted on Embrace the Wonder and Dandelion Women Throughout time there have been countless inspiring women who have shaped the course of history. Through their brave acts and fearless ...
Read more4 Life Lessons I learned from Refugees
Originally posted on Embrace the Wonder and Thrive Global It was September 2015 when my family and I traveled to Bodrum, Turkey to volunteer at one of the most critical times during the Syrian ...
Read moreEmpowering Girls to Live Up to their Full Potential in a Refugee Camp
Originally posted on Dandelion Moms and Embrace the Wonder In honor of International Women’s Day 2 weeks ago, this post is dedicated to all the Women and Girls who are working hard everyday and ...
Read more5 Year Travel Anniversary! Lessons I Have Learned From Exploring the World
5 years ago today, we began our adventure to explore the world as a family! We left our home and school in Italy behind to go on an open-ended journey to learn from the world and experience all of ...
Read more6 Simple Ways to Experience Travel to the Fullest
Originally posted on the Elephant Journal and Embrace the Wonder Travel is truly something special. It’s an action, it’s a feeling, it’s a lifestyle. Traveling connects you not only with ...
Read moreWhat is Equality? How Can the World Unite with Peace and Love?
Originally posted on Embrace the Wonder What is equality? Equality is the movement which unites us all – it is the change to see the world all treated equally and under the same rights and ...
Read moreThe Beauty of Dreams
Originally posted on Embrace the Wonder How are we shaped as human beings? What sculpts us to become the magnificent piece of art we’re all able to become? What drives us to pursue everything we ...
Read moreThe True Meaning of the Word ‘Humanity’
“We are challenged to rise above the narrow confines of our individualistic concerns to the broader concerns of all humanity.” – Martin Luther King Jr. Originally posted on Embrace the ...
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