The Full Monty
Charles Achampong Charles Achampong

The Full Monty

The white Ibis is the equivalent of the raccoon in Australia - in fact, it’s as pervasive, persistent, and precocious as its trash panda Canadian cousin. Bin Chickens, as they are affectionately (or not so affectionately) referred to, are a menace to Australian society. Little did we know that we would be introduced to Australia's most intrepid mascot so soon into our stay.

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The Sydney Shuffle
Charles Achampong Charles Achampong

The Sydney Shuffle

Embarking on this global adventure has been a wild ride, unlike any other journey I've taken in the past year. For our family of four we're not just passengers; we're practically a traveling circus, navigating the highs and lows of international travel together.

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Renegades of Routine
Charles Achampong Charles Achampong

Renegades of Routine

Embarking on my regular journey to the subway station, I've perfected the art of autopilot. A left turn here, a right turn there, and I'm on my way to the city, oblivious to the world around me.

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Lowered Expectations
Charles Achampong Charles Achampong

Lowered Expectations

There’s a scene from Danny DeVito’s 1990s hit movie, Other People’s Money, where he berates his co-star and reminds her that the purpose of life is to “make as much money for as long as you can. Whoever has the most when (s)he dies wins." His take on life has lingered in my mind for ages.

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A Global Journey Unveiled
Charles Achampong Charles Achampong

A Global Journey Unveiled

I cannot recall the specific moment or the feeling I had when we decided we would drag our kids kicking and screaming across 4 continents and 8 countries over a 7 month period.

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A passion for travel

My name is Charles and welcome to our family’s blog capturing our adventures travelling around the world with my spouse Janice and our two kids Kasia (10) and Ayana (7). This is your backstage pass to the global escapades of our family of four sharing the highs and lows of crisscrossing the planet in pursuit of new horizons and endless sunshine.