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…
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…
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…
