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Nashville: A Long Weekend in Music City

August 5, 2019 / leavingmainstreet / 4 Comments

Every few years, my college girlfriends get together and pick a city to explore. So when we were throwing out ideas, Nashville hit the radar. I'm a country music fan, so this was a no-brainer for me. Enter the most fun I have had in a long time. Nashville has a very laid back down … Continue reading Nashville: A Long Weekend in Music City

Pack for a Purpose

October 30, 2018 / leavingmainstreet / Leave a comment

Have you heard of Pack for a Purpose?  This past weekend, I had to the chance to learn firsthand what their program was all about. From their website, you search out your vacation destination and find a list of non-profits that you can choose to help.  You will then be able to find a list … Continue reading Pack for a Purpose

Growing Up Expat: Traveling with an Introvert

August 27, 2018 / leavingmainstreet / 1 Comment

I wanted to talk a little bit about traveling with your family for longer than a typical vacation.  Being out of your own space for longer than a week can present its own side effects.  As my children get older, there are different needs that need to be met in order for everyone to have … Continue reading Growing Up Expat: Traveling with an Introvert

Summer Recap: Planes, Trains and Automobiles

August 18, 2018 / leavingmainstreet / Leave a comment

On our last leg of our summer, we did the most actual traveling... mini road trips, flights, taxi cabs, trains and more flights.  Our fist stop was Santa Cruz for a very special family wedding. The great thing about a cousin getting married is that it is the perfect excuse to see all of your … Continue reading Summer Recap: Planes, Trains and Automobiles

Summer Recap: So Cal

August 15, 2018August 15, 2018 / leavingmainstreet / Leave a comment

We spent another good chunk of our time in Southern California.  Our other home.   We played on the beach, we ate In 'n Out, had homemade pizza parties, hit the park,  and made some really good summer memories with our family. Having older kids this time around, we are able to bring them both … Continue reading Summer Recap: So Cal

Gulf Coast Alabama

May 21, 2018August 11, 2018 / leavingmainstreet / Leave a comment

We had some very personal reasons to make our way over to Gulf Shores, Alabama 2 weeks ago and they were 7 years in the making.    Across the Caribbean pond from Cartagena, I was eager to check out this part of our country.   I have never been to the South and couldn't wait … Continue reading Gulf Coast Alabama

All Things Aruba

April 26, 2018April 26, 2018 / leavingmainstreet / 1 Comment

When we had the chance to take a trip to Aruba sin our Niño's, believe me, we jumped.   Thanks to wonderful friends who took great care of them, we set off on a worry free long weekend to discover the Caribbean island just 16 miles off Venezuela. From the flight in, I could see … Continue reading All Things Aruba

Medellin: Part 2

April 5, 2018 / leavingmainstreet / 1 Comment

After Guatape, we headed into the city for a few days.   The drive in is such a stunning mix of mountains and city scape, and I couldn't quite get a shot that is really representative of how beautiful it really is from the car. We stayed at the newer Marriott and loved its location. … Continue reading Medellin: Part 2

Nomad Christmas: Part 2 – Santa Cruz, CA

January 13, 2018 / leavingmainstreet / Leave a comment

Our road trip north was a trial run for an epic national parks road trip I hope to have sometime soon.   Leaving from Malibu, we made our way towards Santa Cruz.   I put together a travel guide for both my kids for our road trip.  I included a kid-friendly map, some pictures all … Continue reading Nomad Christmas: Part 2 – Santa Cruz, CA

Nomad’s Christmas – Part 1 : Los Angeles

January 10, 2018January 11, 2018 / leavingmainstreet / Leave a comment

We scheduled a pretty full holiday on our way to the West Coast this year, and it was just as wonderful as we'd hoped.   Our first stop was Los Angeles.   One thing I get asked constantly is how I travel with small kids.  I did write about it here, but also, it is … Continue reading Nomad’s Christmas – Part 1 : Los Angeles

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