Twenty Eighteen in Review: Oh Look, It’s Another Moving Truck!

“If it doesn’t challenge you, it won’t change you.” Oh Twenty Eighteen, how have you challenged us? This year has literally been a rollercoaster for us. Unexpected and unpredictable at every turn. If you’re not familiar with our story this year here’s the whole long story: We began the year bouncing back and forth between the US and Russia around …

Welcome to Sweden!

The chaos has recently moved to Stockholm, Sweden! We have been a little quiet on our blog here, but we intend to start publishing more regularly. We are still working on what that will be, but expect great tips on visiting Sweden (especially Stockholm for now!), life as an expat, and our adventures in gluten free (pro tip: if you …

A Series of Unfortunate Events in Helsinki

Have you ever had a trip where everything went wrong? A year ago today, we were finishing up a trip to Finland with our toddlers that we affectionately call “A Series of Unfortunate Events.” Although we’d moved to Moscow a few months earlier, it was our first trip abroad that we were entirely self reliant with the kids rather than …

5 Top Sites in Moscow With a Baby or Toddler

Planning a trip to Moscow with a baby or toddler? Looking for the best activities with your baby or toddler? These are our 5 top sites in Moscow with a baby or toddler. Visiting Red Square and Christ the Savior are given for when you’re in Moscow. The sites on our list are the most engaging or surprisingly fun places to …

Moscow with a Baby or Toddler – Logistics

Want to travel to Moscow but you don’t know where to start? Already have a trip planned but your concerned about getting around the city? Here’s our favorite tips in regards to visas, airports, and getting around Moscow with a baby or toddler. Looking for activities with kids instead? Click here. Getting to Russia Visas Most visitors to Russia need …