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Why I Need a Blog
Or what happens when 35 years of publishing a print magazine every month suddenly and abruptly comes to an end
Jun 25, 2025
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Ch. 9: Settling in a New Land
Finding a Place to Heal
Dec 30, 2025
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Pt. 4: Meet our Mexican Garden of Eden
Old World charm and a boveda ceiling!
Dec 13, 2025
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Ch. 8: A Monumental Move
Seeking a Happily-Ever-After Life Overseas
Dec 6, 2025
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Dreamy Zihuatanejo
Where fresh seafood, magical sunsets, and a peaceful vibe await
Dec 4, 2025
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Expat Life in Europe
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Our Dutch Dream House
Stunning architecture, good bones, affordable—what’s the catch?
Jul 15, 2025
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Trouble Was Brewing
Our dream camping trip to the Balkans was interrupted by some bad news
Jul 11, 2025
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Meet Mini Pearl, Our Cozy Caravan
and find out why a “voortent” is essential for camping in Europe
Jul 2, 2025
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So You Want To Go Camping in Europe?
It's an affordable way to see the wonders of Europe, but....
Jun 28, 2025
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Walking the GR5
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Stage 7 - Yay! I Finished Section One of the GR5
Nieuw-Vossemeer to Bergen op Zoom: 24,239 steps and 17.5 kilometers
Nov 9, 2025
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Stages 5 & 6 ~ Goederede to Nieuw-Vossemeer
Two-day totals: 60,932 steps and 44 kilometers
Oct 10, 2025
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Stage 4: Rockanje to Goederede
23,621 steps and 17 kilometers
Sep 25, 2025
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Stage 3: Megawalk on the GR5 - Brielle to Rockanje
32,486 steps and 23.5 km
Sep 11, 2025
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Stage 2: Megawalk on the GR5 - Maasluis to Brielle
26,041 Steps and 19 km
Aug 31, 2025
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A Travel Memoir: Still Life with Sierra
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Ch. 9: Settling in a New Land
Finding a Place to Heal
Dec 30, 2025
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Ch. 8: A Monumental Move
Seeking a Happily-Ever-After Life Overseas
Dec 6, 2025
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Ch. 7: Caught Between Two Continents
Plus: A Reminder to Seize the Day
Nov 15, 2025
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Ch. 6: A Gathering Storm
Plus: Welcoming our third son
Oct 21, 2025
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Ch. 5: Sorrow Beyond Tears
Plus: Au Pairs Join the Family
Sep 1, 2025
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Expat Life in Mexico
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Pt. 4: Meet our Mexican Garden of Eden
Old World charm and a boveda ceiling!
Dec 13, 2025
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Pt. 3: How We Ended Up in the World’s Best City
Falling under Mexico's spell
Nov 27, 2025
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Pt. 2: Journey to Our Mexico Dream House
To be honest, we had other plans.
Aug 24, 2025
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Pt. 1: How We Found Our Dream House in Mexico
It started with a boat.
Jul 31, 2025
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