Travel
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Part Two: Our Journey Into The Forgotten Congo of Africa
The Street Legends The next day, we returnedโjust like we said we would. And there they were. Waiting. The same group of boys, sitting in the roundabout near the park where they had shown us their sleeping spot the night before. All were wearing the same clothes, and a few more had joined. I’m not…
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Part One: Our Journey Into the Forgotten Congo of Africa
Many people have heard of the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), mainly due to its decades of conflict and the global attention that has followed. But few know much, if anything, about its quieter neighbor to the west: the Republic of Congo. Though they share a border, a river, and even a name, these two…
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Why Travel Is Important for the Christian Life: Gaining Perspective, Wisdom, and Relatability
Growing up, we moved constantly. It felt like we never stayed in one house for more than a few years. Some saw it as instability; others thought it was an adventurous life. Either way, it shaped me. It prepared me for the life God would later call my own family to live. My childhood gave…
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Redwood National Park Family Trip and How God Met Us Among the Giants
There is something incredible about being out in nature, surrounded by God’s creation in all its grandeur. But being in nature with the people you love most? Thatโs next-level goodness. Last summer, we took a trip our whole family will never forget: a two-week RV journey to Crescent City, California, where we explored Redwood National…
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Airbnb Veteran Tips: What You Need To Know Before You Book a Long Stay
My semi-nomadic lifestyle has made me a veteran when it comes to extended-stay travel in short-term rentals, Airbnbs, and other types of vacation houses. Over the last thirteen years, we have traveled all over the world (we’ve almost visited every state in America) and stayed in more than 15 short-term rentals. I know what to…
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Must-see attractions for your upcoming visit to Washington DC!
In honor of the 2024 election, I feel compelled to write about Washington, D.C., today. Over the last several months, many of us have been on the edge of our seats, waiting to see who would be elected. When we visited D.C. in September, it was a bittersweet experience; I couldn’t help but wonder whether…
