Sometimes you need a good challenge. Sometimes you need a great escape. Sometimes you need both.
Christmas in Ukraine
2020 was a year of finding silver linings. One of ours? The choice to stay in Kyiv for the holidays and enjoy a Ukrainian Christmas season. Not only do the Ukrainians put on a beautiful Christmas celebration, they also celebrate Orthodox Christmas on January 7, which means we were able to enjoy the lights, markets, and festivities for several weeks.
Thailand: Our Favorite Spot on Phuket with Kids
Trapeze flying, batik painting, and organic vegetable planting. Milk and cookies at turn-down. A bakery with a selection of old-school American candy. A pool with water fountains, giant turtles, a life guard-assisted slide, and continuous bubbles. Free popsicles from 12-3pm every day. A fantastic kids' club. Giant scoops of ice cream atop home-made waffle cones. You guys, if you are planning on visiting Phuket with your family, this is the place: the JW Marriott Phuket.
Our Favorite Spot in Northern Thailand with Kids
Our family has a great love affair with Thailand. After all, we were married in Thailand, two of our three children were born in Bangkok, and the third was only four months old when we arrived in Thailand. Just so you know, with Thailand, I cannot be objective. I will always be biased. It is such a wonderful country to visit - especially with kids.
