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Wandering the Streets of SMA
Update We have decided to stay here in San Miguel de Allende for 2-3 months while I (Becky) see a doctor and get my thyroid situation worked out. We are also waiting for the autumn temps to return to the Yucatan before we head over that way. Exploring We spent the...
Bucket Lists for Our Traveling Kids
I think bucket lists are great! Write down those life goal or places your heart desires to visit. Make it real...put it down on paper. Did you know that you are 21% more likely to do something if you write it down? True story. Paul and I have had bucket lists...
San Cristobal vs Oaxaca vs San Miguel: Mountain towns of Mexico
We spent the winter in the Baja peninsula, and we loved it there. But I couldn't believe that that was the busy season, sure in Cabo San Lucas it was crazy (when is it not) but in just about everywhere else it was delightful. The weather was awesome, sure it was dry...
What I Want People To Know About Alia
My daughter was planned for and desired. She was our first baby. Paul and I were in love with her before she even arrived! However, as she got older things started to show there was something going on that created difficulties with our precious girl....
Mexico Visa Run, How NOT to do it!
For those of you reading this who have lived internationally, you probably already know what a visa run is. For those of you who don't understand, I will explain. Most countries offer first world country citizens visitor visas on arrival. Mexico is no exception to...
My Wife Tried to Poison Me: Funny Stories from the Road
Water. It's extremely vital to life. And when you tell people from the US that you're going to Mexico they typically say something like "don't drink the water". So my whole life spending days, weeks and now months in Mexico I have been trained and ingrained not to...
How We Do School
Lots of people ask us what we do about education for our kids. To tell the truth we don't have an easy answer. I Intend to explain a bit here. There eight options (that I am aware of) for educating your kids while traveling. Some restrict travel more than others so...
Texas, Lots and Lots of Texas
We stayed in Texas longer than we anticipated because Gracie was giving us trouble. While we diagnosed and repaired Gracie we hung out and enjoyed some Texan hospitality. The kids swam in the pool every day and we spent evenings playing frisbee with the dog at the...
Mountain View Ranch
Visiting Mountain View Ranch was a highlight of our trip toward Mexico! Mike was my boss 'back in the day' when I worked as the Dean's Assistant at Reformed Bible College (now Kuyper College). Betsy, his wife, was a fellow crafter and home decor kindred spirit....
What Happened to the Kortmans?
For our faithful followers you may have been wondering what happened to the Kortmans? We've only posted one blog post in the last three months. And that post was even more than 5 weeks ago! Long story short, it was about lack of time. Time, Money, and Family life. You...
About the Kortmans
We're a family of 6 who have chosen a location independent lifestyle. In early 2014, we sold our house and most of our possessions. We spent time in SE Asia, Africa and Europe. Where will 2015 bring us? Learn More About the Kortmans or View their Itinerary
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