Q: What do we have in common with Barry Manilow? A: We both had to postpone our farewell tour due to illness. Fortunately, ours was not as serious … but it still sucked. We had carefully mapped out each day of our “farewell tour,” visiting family and friends as we made our way south. It was all going according to plan—until December 11, when Vivian developed a “scratchy … [Read more...] about Best Laid Plans
Our Night at Navidalia
For the past several years, I’ve watched videos of Calaverandia and Navidalia—two massive holiday-themed parks in Guadalajara that mix performance, art, technology, architecture, and interactive storytelling. Their goal, as the creators put it, is “to transport visitors into a festive dreamscape.” And honestly, that’s exactly the kind of dreamscape I’ve always wanted to wander … [Read more...] about Our Night at Navidalia
Becoming Washingtonians
Our Journey to Tacoma (and the Many Surprises Along the Way) We meant to leave California for Tacoma, Washington first thing on the morning of November 22nd. Truly, we did. But we still had a few last-minute tasks at the Richmond house before we could call the landlord for the final walkthrough. So much for “first thing in the morning.” Why Tacoma? Technically, you can … [Read more...] about Becoming Washingtonians
Reconsidering Mexico?
Warning! Erin will make you want to live in Mexico. Even if she herself no longer lives there (at least not now). She has a unique perspective she brings to everywhere she visits (and we share a soft spot for China). Her YouTube channel has many thoughtful insights about living in Mexico and visiting other places. A great storyteller, you will not forget some of the insights … [Read more...] about Reconsidering Mexico?
Best Ecuador Videos
I've been following Amelia and JP since shortly after they started their channel. At the time, their channel was called "Vegans Abroad" and they were living in Cuenca Ecuador, now they are traveling the world. Their channel has hundreds of detailed videos about living in Ecuador (Especially Cuenca and the central coast of Ecuador). They also have a community where you can … [Read more...] about Best Ecuador Videos