Monthly Archives: July 2011

Eight Easy Tips for Downsizing and Saving for Your Travel Adventure

Posted on July 30, 2011 by Melissa

I recently decided to get back to the basics by trading in my palatial artist’s loft in Brooklyn and a 9 – 5 lifestyle for a yearlong trip around the world. My daughter, ten, has had many experiences living with … Continue reading →

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Conversation with a Traveling Family #1: Lainie Liberti from Raising Miro on the Road of Life

Posted on July 29, 2011 by Melissa

A month ago, when I first began planning to take my kid on a long-term trip around the world, I turned to the stories of other traveling families for guidance. As a single mother, I was particularly interested in how … Continue reading →

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Just when I thought I had finally met a Guinness World Record Holder…

Posted on July 29, 2011 by Melissa

Just under a month ago I decided to plan a trip around the world, trading in a traditional (and false!) sense of security to join the denizens of global citizens (AKA traveling families and single explorers) already spanning the globe. … Continue reading →

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My kid, the food critic!

Posted on July 28, 2011 by Melissa

My kid has written the third blog post on her blog, Brooklyn Girl On the Go. As usual, I’m impressed by her writing and love that she’s taken time to write about kim chee, her favorite food ever. Who knows, … Continue reading →

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Eating on a dime (or around $2) in Bushwick

Posted on July 28, 2011 by Melissa

Eating in New York is no joke. With dozens upon dozens of ethnic groups living in the city, it stands to reason that there are just as many types of cuisine. Here in Bushwick, surrounded by African Americans, foreign-born black … Continue reading →

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My Seven Links

Posted on July 27, 2011 by Melissa

First, I want to thank Eva from the fabulous Gill Adventures Blog for nominating me to participate in the My 7 Links project started by Tripbase. The goal of this endeavor is to unite bloggers to share lessons and resurrect … Continue reading →

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A trip to Spa Castle

Posted on July 26, 2011 by Melissa

Recently I wrote a post about my favorite ways to beat the summer heat right here in steamy New York. One of my top choices was Spa Castle. I wrote: I asked the kid what she would like to do for … Continue reading →

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How to Escape New York Without Ever Leaving the City

Posted on July 22, 2011 by Melissa

Escaping the heat at Stony Brook National Park A week ago I went to Stony Brook National Park- despite the oppressive summer heat, it was easy to cool off while walking alongside the beautiful brook, taking a dunk beneath a … Continue reading →

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The Top Ten Healthiest Ways to Eat Garbage in the U.S.A

Posted on July 19, 2011 by Melissa

As I plan a trip around the world, it occurs to me that I haven’t completely explored the great grub in my own country. I tend to eat a lot of foreign fare for both taste and health. In fact, … Continue reading →

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The secret to happiness

Posted on July 16, 2011 by Melissa

Just a little over two weeks ago I had my last day at Ross Global Academy, a charter school in New York City where I worked and where my daughter attended. It was with great trepidation that I left the … Continue reading →

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