Bali! The name alone conjures images of white sandy beaches, verdant rice terraces, and graceful dancers decorated in gold. From the Families on the Move Facebook group, we had heard so much about Bali and, more specifically, about Ubud – a mecca where people regularly come for a week and stay for two months. Looking to find a place to sit in one place for a couple of weeks, how could we resist? Continue reading
Faith
Last Days in Nepal – a Religious Mash Up
For our last few days in Nepal, we decided to give ourselves (and our lungs!) a treat and stayed outside of Kathmandu in the surrounding valley. With many sacred sites, exploring this area provided us with lovely last memories of Nepal. Continue reading
Holy Holi!
Eva here. Have you ever been completely covered in paint? Well, we have because today was Holi, the spring festival of colours or the festival of love. Continue reading
Finding Santa
Originally published in Alternatives Journal blog, Think Global
It’s December 6, and we are on the island of Kos in Greece. The stores are closed for the celebration of St. Nicholas, the patron saint of sailors, but the sun is out and the cafes are doing a brisk trade. A band approaches and then a procession bearing the icon of St. Nicholas sweeps through the square on its way to the church where the service is being held. The procession passes, and the square is empty again, save for the Christmas tree and Santa Claus display. Continue reading