Field Notes From a Family on the Move
Stories and insights that capture travel through my family lens.
How to Plan a Puerto Vallarta Girls’ Trip for a 40th Milestone
A few years ago one of my dear cousins, Dee, turned 40 years old and decided she wanted to celebrate her birthday somewhere warm, relaxing and festive (but still elevated)....
Ringing in the New Year in France: Paris, Aveyron & Family Travel
Why We Decided to Visit My husband’s best friend had recently married a lovely French woman and they welcomed their first child not long after. Because of the COVID-19 pandemic...
Montego Bay With Kids: Our First Trip (and What We’d Do Again)
I’m African-American and Jamaican by heritage, and sharing the island’s beauty and history with my kids is one of my greatest joys. When we visit, we usually meet family at...
Traveling Internationally With Young Children: What I’ve Learned
I have been an explorer for as long as I can remember.. As a child, I tagged along with my mom on her work trips across Africa, Asia, and Europe....
10 Days in Kauai: How Three Couples Ate, Adventured, and Unwound
There’s something magical about escaping to an island with people you love. This June, my husband and I packed our bags for 10 days in Kauai, joined by two other...
What to Pack: 10 Must-Have Items for Flying Abroad with Children
September 24, 2025|Logistics, Travel Traveling internationally with kids is equal parts exciting, rewarding and exhausting, but let’s be real, the packing can make or break your experience. Over the years,...
Why Oakland, California Should be Your Next Family Vacation
You may be scratching your head—and I get it. Oakland isn’t exactly the first destination that comes to mind when planning a family getaway. But hear me out. Nestled beside...
Aalborg – A week in Northern Denmark
October 1, 2025|Denmark, Europe, Logistics, Travel Last December, when my dad and step-mom invited us to Denmark to celebrate a close family friend’s 90th birthday, we did not hesitate. Traveling...
Planning a Girl’s Trip in Napa Valley: Tips from a California Wine Lover
Hi, I'm Sheba, and I love wine. I love everything about it—how it tastes, how it's made, the business of viticulture, its rich history, and most of all, California's vibrant...