As we were packing to go to Morocco, I was convinced that I would either 1) suffocate in the 90+ degree heat in layers of clothing or 2) deeply offend someone. In my mind there was no in-between. But once I emailed my Moroccan friend Aziza and did a little research I found a perfect middle ground. What […]
Easy Cuban Flan Two Ways
Flan for breakfast!? Yes, please. It was a little embarrassing how happy this made me. To be honest, I am a bit of a health food freak. My family doesn’t go a day without kale on their breakfast plate. But when in Cuba, eat Cuban flan for breakfast. And this doesn’t make me a bad mother because […]
What to Do in Havana with Kids
So, what do you do with kids in Havana? Beija and I are not always on the same page about the best activities, but it is her vacation too. Here are her approved activities for Havana with kids. I like to mix these things into our more “educational” plans for the day. Watch or Participate […]
Our Morocco Reading List
Here’s our pre-trip Morocco reading list. As we noted in our post on keeping kids riveted, previewing learning before a trip helps to create a meaningful and lasting impact for kids…and adults. The book covers link directly to Amazon. Any purchase you make supports our efforts! Morocco reading list for Kids Beija really loved The Scorpions of […]
La Vida Cubana: Mauricio, Nuclear Engineer
“Please, I need a favor of you: Spread the word. Talk to the people about what you saw and enjoyed in Cuba. The good and the bad. We are not perfect.” I could hear Mauricio’s impassioned tone and his easy laugh through his email this week. This was not the first time Mauricio had indicated that […]