Paul Kortman's Posts

Archives of writings while finding Home Along the Way

We have a Special Needs Child

We have a Special Needs Child

by | Jun 15, 2014 | Family Update

This post has nothing at it's core to do with travel. Instead it's an admission of the deepest sorts. Something that Becky and I have been slowly admitting to ourselves first and now admitting it publicly. Zander is not special needs. He had a tongue tie when he was...
Bali Housing Walkthroughs

Bali Housing Walkthroughs

by | May 25, 2014 | Lifestyle, Travel Update

Zappa Hostel, North Kuta, Bali We tried lowering our expense by staying in this hostel. The hostel manager, Fernando, met us at the airport and brought us to the hostel. The kids quickly made friends with 'Nando' and we had a blast while there. However, Zander got a...
The Inspiration Post

The Inspiration Post

by | May 10, 2014 | Lifestyle

This isn't really a post for you, it's more of a post for us. Doing what we're doing isn't always fun, and it isn't always easy. Shoot just having kids isn't always roses. However, we've been very blessed and you have taken part in that blessing.  Sometimes is does...
SE Asia tour

SE Asia tour

by | May 9, 2014 | Travel Update

When we first started this trip we were planning on spending months in 4 countries with a "vacation" in South Africa. We were going to spend time in the Philippines, Thailand, Indonesia and Viet Nam. However we quickly discovered that we're not cut out for the heat....