Ava tries some Kroketten "We should talk. There's some preparation required" warned my friend Koen. I had arranged to stay with him for 'Sinterklaas', a Dutch present-giving tradition that takes Secret Santa to the next level. I'm fortunate to have friends and family scattered around the world, and taking every opportunity to visit them has…
The first time I flew alone with Ava I was terrified. She was 3 months old, and I was hopping across to Ireland for my nephew's baptism. Anyone with a baby knows just how much paraphernalia they require - how was I going to juggle all of this, a buggy, and a newborn who hates to go in…
Before committing to travelling the continent next year, I thought it prudent to see what the reality of camping with a toddler was like, versus my insta-worthy daydreams. I also wanted to see how Ava would find camping, and being outdoors for days on end. Would she get bored? Would she cope with the change…
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A Widow's Wanderlust 