TRAVEL
Traveling with children is a necessity for expat parents. We’ll help you find your way around the Netherlands and give you tips for travel abroad.
Is there a doctor on the plane?
December 12, 2012 | By Lynn Morrison
Three countries in three days, a blizzard of the century and that dreaded call, “Is there a doctor on the plane?” This is my travel story. ONE MONTH OF TRAVELS Every year my husband is invited to a conference in early December. We always take [...]
Entertaining Kids on the Plane
December 7, 2012 | By Lynn Morrison
Long flights with small children give parents nightmares for weeks in advance of the trip. How are you going to keep your child entertained in a space that is less than 1 square meter? You can stop dreading the unknown with these great ideas for [...]
Visiting Grandparents for the holidays
December 6, 2012 | By Lynn Morrison
It is the holiday season and for many of us expat families that means that it is time for a trip back home. In all of our excitement, it is easy to forget that trips back home for us don’t necessarily equate to trips “back [...]
How many bikes are enough?
July 13, 2012 | By Erika Gray
I find myself contemplating this strange question after a discussion with my husband about finally sending my old, battered, mountain bike to the tip as it’s wheels are now beyond repair. It is the sort of question you would only ask yourself if you live [...]
Kid-free Travels
May 23, 2012 | By Lynn Morrison
This evening my husband and I are taking off for a four day trip to the UK. He had to go for work and I was lllloooooonnnngggggg overdue for a vacation of my own, so I decided to tag along. My in-laws graciously offered to [...]
Expatriate Re-Education Camp?
May 20, 2012 | By Lisa Vanbuskirk
After nearly four years in the Netherlands, we are returning to the United States next month. Friends ask, “Are you looking forward to your return?” As it gets closer, I am getting a bit excited, but, it will be a lifestyle adjustment to return to [...]
Bike or Drive?
May 3, 2012 | By Lynn Morrison
I woke up at 7am with a head cold and groggy from too little sleep only to realize that it was my day to bring the kids to daycare. After a quick check of the weather forecast (cloudy with a high chance of rain), I [...]
