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      • 11 Weird and Wonderful Things to do in Seattle
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      • Who’s Ready for Some Good Old-Fashioned Axe Throwing?
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      • 8 Days on Koh Lanta, Thailand
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      • When in Thailand…Muay Thai Boxing
      • How do you Bathe your Elephant?
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  • U.S.
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      • 11 Weird and Wonderful Things to do in Seattle
      • A Day in the City. 5 Things to do in Seattle.
      • A Day in the City. 3 More Things to do in Seattle.
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      • Don’t Go To Scotland!
      • For the love of Scotland! Two girls take off on the trip of a lifetime
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      • A Day on Bali
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      • Loving Lombok
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Travel tips

10 Ways to Help you Overcome Jet Lag

18 Jan 2019
Jet Lag Isn’t For the Faint of Heart! When our oldest son, Hunter came from Detroit to visit us for the first time in Shanghai, he thought he had the…
Scotland

White Knuckles, Curb Hopping, & Coo Crossing, OH MY! Our Family’s Adventure Driving Through Scotland.

12 Dec 201823 Jan 2020
Today I’m here to tell a tale. One of adventure, intrigue, and death-defying stunt moves. Ok, I exaggerate a bit, but not much when I am talking about our family’s…
Thailand…

Thailand Essentials: 12 Picks for a Perfectly Packed Purse

1 Nov 2018
Thailand is a great place to visit with so many diverse things to see and do. From hiking through a lush jungle to laying on the beach, or experiencing the…
Bangkok

Who’s Ready for Some Good Old-Fashioned Axe Throwing?

15 Oct 2018
Being Bangkok newbies, we haven’t yet had a chance to explore all this great city has to offer.  We are finding there are endless things to do and see here,…
adjustment abroad…

Hey Mom, You’ve Got This!

9 May 2018
It’s no secret, being a mom is tough. From late night feedings to late night curfews. From crying babies to mouthy teenagers. It’s no wonder we stress our way through…
Family world travel…

When in Thailand…Muay Thai Boxing

24 Apr 201823 Jan 2020
You're a pretty fit person. You workout. You’ve got some muscles. Well then my friend, it’s time to take your fitness regime to the next level. Yes, it’s time to…
Family world travel…

China-Shangri-La Hotel, Chengdu​

11 Apr 2018
This is a series meant to help you find the best of the best in lounges everywhere. Our 12-year-old, Jack has become a lounger-extraordinaire. He knows how to get the…
China…

China-Chengdu Airport

11 Apr 2018
This is a series meant to help you find the best of the best in lounges everywhere. Our 12-year-old, Jack has become a lounger-extraordinaire. He knows how to get the…
adjustment abroad…

Only in China!

13 Feb 2018
A picture says a thousand words. Frederick R. Barnard I love China! My favorite aspects of living here are the things you see that get lost in translation, whether it…
adjustment abroad…

Lost in Translation

12 Feb 201812 Feb 2018
I had an interaction today that reminded me how living in a foreign country is not always easy. My son needed new gym shorts, so off I went to the…
Laurie

Laurie

Welcome to my blog! I am dedicated wife and mother of four learning to live and love through the many adventures that come our way. Our lives are rich with the blessings of God's love and I rely on Him daily for guidance through this crazy adventure called life. We are the Burin Bunch and I hope you will enjoy joining me on our journey.

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