Living abroad can sound like a dream, and I know I idealized it for many years before we made this move. The highs are what you’d imagine- immersing yourself in a new culture, meeting incredible people, learning a new language, and exploring new places. But for stay-at-home parents, especially those with young children, the experience…
I’ve been struggling emotionally lately, as living in Kinshasa, Congo has been truly mind boggling. For moments, I’ll forget I’m living in one of the world’s poorest countries and then I’ll step outside to see the most dire poverty I’ve ever witnessed. I saw an IG post that said, “I am not sure my tiny…
Have you ever wondered what life is like in a place so different from your upbringing that everyday excursions feel unexpected and bizarre? Living in Kinshasa, Democratic Republic of Congo, is exactly that—a whirlwind of frustrations, quirks, and moments that make you confused, cry, laugh, or just want to scream. Whether you’re curious about our…
Recently, we decided to take a family day trip on a Congo River cruise. We were excited to see the city from a different perspective and maybe spot a crocodile or two. Much like our experience here in the Congo so far, it turned out to be a much different experience than expected. Traveling as…
Moving to the Democratic Republic of the Congo with our two young children has been a big move for our family. As we planned moving overseas with kids, we anticipated the excitement of new experiences and the chance to immerse ourselves in a new country and culture. But our first two weeks in Kinshasa have…
Kinshasa is a city full of energy, culture, and stories, and we’re here to share the adventures, connections, and moments of challenges and joy as we travel Africa with kids. Below is a story of our first outing in Kinshasa as we get adjusted to our new city. When we set out for our first…
After months of preparation to travel the world with kids, countless packing lists, and some last-minute suitcase additions, we finally arrived in the Democratic Republic of Congo. Having heard warnings about long delays, passport control challenges, and luggage mishaps, we braced ourselves for a rough entry. But, against all odds, our arrival went smoother than…
Moving overseas with a young family is no small feat. We recently packed up our lives in Virginia and headed to the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) with two little ones. For months, we strategized, packed, and re-packed, yet somehow, on the morning of our departure, we found ourselves scrambling to buy *two* last-minute suitcases…
As we prepare to move our family to the Democratic Republic of the Congo, it feels like a constant state of chaos has become our family’s new normal. Our apartment is covered in packing boxes, we’ve unearthed toys that have been hidden for months, and we have a Costco aisle’s worth of diapers in our…
No, we are not doomsday preppers and we’re not hoarders. Yet, we find ourselves with a closet that looks more like a Costco aisle filled food than your everyday clothes closet. Why you ask? As part of D’s job and moving overseas to the Democratic Republic of the Congo , we get a shipment of…
