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This always makes me smile. The #Aare River in #Berne, #Switzerland, is a free thrill for anyone who doesn't mind a little cold water and a strong current. Hop in wherever you like, get out downstream, walk back up, repeat. For added adrenaline, jump off a bridge. Some even commute to work this way (really!). It's a happy place. The gorgeous backdrop of the #BerneseOberland doesn't hurt! * * * #Bern #Alps #cheapthrills #agentofchange #inspireworldtravel #virtuosotravel #virtuoso #virtuosoagent #pushyourboundaries #familytravel #takeyourkidseverywhere #meaningfultravel #experientialtravel #travel #traveldeep
Yesterday our kids had their first day at a new school in a new town (#AthensGA). The last time they did that (pictured) was four years ago in a local French-speaking school. 1st: how they were feeling that morning; 2nd: the end of the day. Change is never easy, but at least this time it's in their native language! * * * #BuildResilience #takeyourkidseverywhere #firstdayofschool
#MuseumMonday: I love open air museums - very common in Europe - that make history accessible! Our whole family enjoyed the Skansen in #Stockholm. * * * #Sweden #agentofchange #inspireworldtravel #virtuosotravel #virtuoso #virtuosoagent #pushyourboundaries #familytravel #takeyourkidseverywhere #sustainabletourism #meaningfultravel #experientialtravel #travel #traveldeep
One of the most fascinating places I've been was to a church in #SanJuanChamula, #Mexico. This man is carrying a load of empty coke bottles, because locals believe that burping expels the evil spirits. Inside the church, they leave the empty bottles as tokens of their devotion, along with lit candles and other offerings. With no pews, the entire floor is covered in pine needles, and the local power players have heated discussions around the altar. Photos are strictly prohibited inside the church, and there is lingering distrust of outsiders due to political upheaval during the Zapatista unrest. I found the mixture of traditional beliefs with Catholicism totally riveting. * * * #Chiapas #agentofchange #inspireworldtravel #virtuosotravel #virtuoso #virtuosoagent #pushyourboundaries #sustainabletourism #meaningfultravel #experientialtravel #travel #traveldeep
Ahhh, great time of year for fresh fruit. When we went to #Portugal a couple of years ago, we were welcomed by these lovely stone fruits after a long flight, thanks to our thoughtful hosts. We washed it down with some refreshing Vinho Verde. * * * #summerfruit #Lisbon #inspireworldtravel #virtuosotravel #virtuoso #virtuosoagent
Where are your favorite #waterfalls? These hold a special place in heart, as #Iguassu Falls was our first stop on our #honeymoon. xo * * * #Brasil #Brazil #agentofchange #inspireworldtravel #virtuosotravel #virtuoso #virtuosoagent #pushyourboundaries #meaningfultravel #experientialtravel #travel #traveldeep
Have you had a lot of quality family time this summer? Ready for school to start? 😜 * * * #elephantsofSriLanka #elephants #savetheelephants #SriLanka #agentofchange #inspireworldtravel #virtuosotravel #virtuoso #virtuosoagent #pushyourboundaries #familytravel #takeyourkidseverywhere #sustainabletourism #meaningfultravel #experientialtravel #travel #traveldeep
Do you like to check out the fall leaves? Book your stay now; spontaneity is great in theory... in practice, it can mean traffic jams and no vacancies. * * * #fallleaves #autumn #leafpeeping #familytravel #takeyourkidseverywhere #sustainabletourism #experientialtravel #travel #traveldeep
With a little planning, you can get away from the madding crowds even at the height of tourist season. This was one of our all-time favorite camping experiences in stunning Grand Teton National Park. We had Jackson Lake to ourselves. * * * #GrandTetonNP #JacksonLake #camping #travelskills #agentofchange #inspireworldtravel #familytravel #meaningfultravel #experientialtravel #travel #traveldeep
We are enjoying a few days of R&R with family in #ChapelHill, North Carolina. They took us to "Movies with Goats" the other night. Hilarious and adorable! I'm not sure there's a cuter sound than a tiny kid goat bleating. * * * #cutekids #movieswithgoats #goat #NorthCarolina #outdoormovie #summernights #agentofchange #inspireworldtravel #familytravel #takeyourkidseverywhere #sustainabletourism #meaningfultravel #experientialtravel #travel #traveldeep
En route to moving to #AthensGA, we thought it would be funny to spend the night in the OTHER other #Athens. What a cute college town! #OhioUniversity #AthensOH #collegetown
Today we leave #Michigan after 10 years of living here. It's been a true privilege to raise our kids in such a caring community. We have also been so lucky to be here during #Detroit's recent evolution from a written-off city to one that was called "The Most Exciting City in America" by the New York Times. We look forward to our new adventure but will always hold this place and its people in our hearts.

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