2023-11-14 17:51
Is it just my feed, or is every single social media site filled with reels of Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce? It’s full-on Traylor Mania.
Full disclosure: I had no clue who Travis… Read More
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I am travel and lifestyle blogger living in the south of Spain raising a tribe of boys.
2023-06-21 12:30
As promised, the second excerpt from the Spanish ex-pat files- Living Outside Your Comfort Zone. Click here for the first installment.
Backstory
We always planned to do a “g… Read More
2023-06-14 11:29
The Trans-Atlantic Crossing
In September 2014, we boarded a massive cruise ship – the largest of its kind (at the time) where we spent 12 nights on a trans-Atlantic voyage from Fort L… Read More
2023-03-16 10:31
Hey Babe, Take a Walk on the Wild Side
Itching for a walk on the wild side?
Then a hike on the El Caminito del Rey (King’s little path) is one for you, especially if you like killer sc… Read More
2022-03-30 12:45
In our current world of cancel culture – should Hollywood be canceled?
Cancel culture was born from societies’ need to take away their support of behavior, methods, character tra… Read More
2022-03-13 13:54
I finally caught it, or I should say, it finally caught me.
Pretty much two years to the day from The WHO announcing the COVID pandemic – I tested positive for the ‘VID.
Covid&rs&hell…Read More
2022-02-05 13:23
I ran today. I actually f’cking ran. And man, it was not pretty. On any level. But I did it. I finally put on my big girl pants and laced up my long-retired running shoes.
If you… Read More
2022-01-31 22:50
It’s the last day of January! Many of you made it through Joyless January. Congratulations! Many of you fell off the wagon – don’t sweat it. All-out cold turkey is not nece… Read More
2022-01-30 23:31
Okay, so I really love tennis. I love to watch it, and I love to play it. I love the endurance aspect of it and the mental toughness it demands.
My love affair with tennis started in The Bah… Read More
2021-09-07 13:00
For those that know me, or regularly follow this blog site – you know, I love life in Spain, or Vida en España.
In a few days, it will be seven years since we boarded a cruise s… Read More
2021-03-13 13:54
Royal Watching
Initially, I had zero interest in watching the interview with Meghan, Harry, and Oprah. But inevitably, like 20 million other people, I got sucked in. The public reactions wer… Read More
2021-03-13 13:54
Royal Watching
Initially, I had zero interest in watching the interview with Meghan, Harry, and Oprah. But inevitably, like 20 million other people, I got sucked in. The public reactions wer… Read More
2021-01-30 14:20
Every once in a while you come across a book that catches you by complete surprise.
That’s what Daisy Jones & the Six was for me – a delicious & captivating surprise.
It… Read More
2021-01-18 20:25
I’m a #Boymom (3 biological sons, and a co-parent to my foster son).
I’m immersed in a chaotic boy-world, even our dog is a boy. This world of mine contains a lot of toilet humou… Read More
2020-12-31 14:53
We made it!
The final hours of 2020 are ticking down. Very soon we all get to break up with 2020.
I remember being so excited this time last year. A fresh decade was ahead, the prospects see… Read More
2020-09-29 13:16
Book Review
In 1932, Sagarra tasked himself with writing the great “Barcelonan” novel.
The Private Life came under heavy censorship during its time (1932), and was printed only i… Read More
2020-06-02 20:25
It seemed impossible for 2020 to get any shittier.
And then I watched a policeman suffocate another man on YouTube.
Typing the above makes my stomach churn. It’s insane.
This crim… Read More
2020-05-12 13:32
Lockdown
Today our province (Cadiz), began baby steps out of a long Covid-19 lockdown.
We’re entering Phase 1 (soft opening) after one of the strictest lockdowns in Europe.
Not all of… Read More
2020-05-12 13:32
Today our province (Cadiz), began baby steps out of quarantine.
We’re entering Phase 1 (soft opening) after one of the strictest lockdowns in Europe.
Not all of Spain has graduated to… Read More
2020-04-14 13:48
We made it! We survived Easter in quarantine.
Last Easter, I was shamelessly stalking Geishas in Kyoto, Japan and eating my weight in sushi. This year, I celebrated the on-time arrival… Read More
2020-04-03 19:01
Day 20 of lockdown in southern España.
Happy to report – we are well and somewhat sane. Remarkably.
Like the rest of the world – we’re finding our new “no… Read More
2020-03-24 22:38
Day 11 – Lockdown in Spain
Lockdown means we can leave the house to get food & pharmacy items – one person only. We can access ATMs & essential service workers can c… Read More
2020-03-23 16:21
Hace unas semanas, estuvimos esquiando en Suiza, a una distancia de tan solo un canto tirolés del norte de Italia. Suiza tenía, entonces, 7 casos reconocidos de Covid-19. Nuest… Read More
2020-03-19 17:11
A few weeks ago we were skiing in Switzerland – yodelling distance from Northern Italy. Switzerland had 7 reported cases of Covid-19. Our adopted home country of Spain had a few hundre… Read More
2020-01-09 12:10
Kyoto
After leaving Tokyo, we took the bullet train to Kyoto. All very easy, super civilized and fast.
Bullet Train from Tokyo to KyotoKyoto is everything you think it should be. The former… Read More
2020-01-08 22:28
You finally made it to Tokyo. Where do you possibly start?
The Japanese capitol is swimming with a whopping 38 million people. You’re likely overwhelmed and tired. So tired. The jetlag… Read More
2020-01-06 13:03
Last April, I posted about the Notre Dame blaze in Paris.
At the time I remember being astounded by the outpouring of money being pledged to rebuild the iconic church.
A whopping 700 mi… Read More
2019-09-15 16:57
Two weeks ago, Hurricane Dorian began a savage path of destruction that obliterated most of the Northern Bahamas. Hurricane Dorian decimated the Abaco Islands and East Grand Bahama. An estim… Read More
2019-09-15 16:57
Two weeks ago, Hurricane Dorian began a savage path of destruction that obliterated most of the Northern Bahamas. Hurricane Dorian decimated the Abaco Islands and East Grand Bahama. An estim… Read More
2019-06-17 20:20
Yesterday was a weird day of twisted events and wrought emotions.
My morning started early in Madrid, My youngest son and I spent the night and were up early to make the Spanish Fencing Nati… Read More
2019-05-27 18:10
The option to have an abortion is a human right, not a crime. Rape and assault are crimes.
Every human should have governance of their own bodies and a right to privacy in their choices. No… Read More
2019-04-17 13:06
The Initial News
Like the rest of the world, I was mortified to wake up to the news that Notre-Dame de Paris was lit up in flames.
It was truly disheartening and shocking to see the fo… Read More
2019-03-23 18:00
Ladies Spring Lunch
In celebration of Spring and Women’s History Month, I recently hosted a fun luncheon for some of my favourite fellow Moms.
Here are a few tips on how to set the ton… Read More
2018-12-18 13:44
Last Sunday, I was at London’s O2 Arena for the final show of McCartney’s Freshen Up Tour.
We got the tickets ages ago and heard from many dubious people not to bother… Read More
2018-11-08 22:15
As a traveller, I generally hit the “safe zones”. As the kids are getting older, so is our ability to travel to some edgier spots and Morocco is just that. Edgy.
Last spring was… Read More
2018-10-26 16:08
As promised here is my post on Sensational Sancerre.
If you read my previous post:
Girl’s Trip – The Loire Valley…Must See Castles…and a Little Paris.
…… Read More
2018-10-23 20:29
What’s better than a girl’s trip?
As a woman, NOTHING, and I mean absolutely f’cking nothing!
Time away with your female tribe is immensely special and absolutely mandatory… Read More
2018-10-19 08:43
Last weekend, we went to London to see “Hamilton”, and it was off the charts good!
So good, that I will even venture to say the best musical produced in my lifetime, and we all k… Read More
2018-09-12 11:19
Last month, I turned 45! I’ve always embraced my age and love celebrating my birthday. Actually, I just love birthdays in general. It’s the one day of year when it’s truly… Read More
2018-05-30 22:35
Want your child to swim like a fish and embrace the water? Step One: Ditch the water wings.
6 Reasons to Ditch the Wings
They can easily pop, deflate and/or slide off (sun lotion) – le… Read More
2018-05-29 00:29
Last Easter we visited Phuket, Thailand. Phuket is actually pronounced “poo-KET”, the h is silent. Which leaves it sounding rather unfortunate. However, I can assure you it is no… Read More
2018-05-14 23:50
This year has already marked some epic trips for me. I’ve been to Switzerland, Thailand, Morocco, United Kingdom, USA and even a brief stop in my original hood – Toronto, C… Read More
2018-03-22 23:31
One year down. How many more to go?
It’s been just shy of a year since the inception of Roamingmom.
I launched Roamingmom on a whim after getting back from a trip to the UAE & Maur… Read More
2018-02-14 15:41
St. Valentine’s Day – the most romantic day of the year. The day of love and grand sweeping romantic gestures.
Traditionally, little kids exchange cards with their classmates, bi… Read More
2018-02-13 15:16
Old meets new in Athens, GreeceDue to some random holidays in Spain (Constitution Day and Immaculate Conception Day) – we get a mini break in early December. Not complaining!
This year… Read More
2017-12-05 23:35
In the early morning hours of November 25, 2017, a young woman went missing in Toronto, Ontario.
Five days later, she was found. Dead. Steps from where she was last seen.
The reality that Te… Read More
2017-11-14 10:19
My 9-year-old came to me in tears last weekend. Not the fickle kind of tears but the real ones. The ones that leak down your face uncontrollably and leave you exhausted.
He wasn’t hurt… Read More
2017-11-13 20:48
I’m a self-professed weather snob. This means I like being warm and dry while I look at the sun. We all know the UK does not score top marks for warmth, dryness or sunshine, so i… Read More
2017-10-19 22:36
Hey! Roamingmom has been nominated for the Liebster Award!
A massive thanks to Molly of Molly’s Pitcher for nominating Roamingmom for this fun award.
What is the Liebster Award?
The Li… Read More
2017-10-19 11:32
Revisiting Amsterdam (A’dam to the locals) with my children was a bit different from previous visits in my late teens and early twenties.
This crazy liberal, bike and cheese loving mec… Read More
2017-10-03 23:33
Terrorism is not defined by country, race or religion.
Terrorist – a person who uses terrorism in the pursuit of political aims.
The above is often confused by:
Act of Terrorism &ndash&hell…Read More
2017-09-28 15:30
Do you remember, The Story of Ferdinand?
Ferdinand is a little bull that wants to sit under a cork tree, and smell the flowers, all day long. Ferdinand is not like other bulls. He’s a… Read More
2017-09-06 22:05
There is an old Mariners Rhyme I learned after moving to the Bahamas in 2004……
June too soon.
July stand by.
August come it must.
September remember.
October all over.
*Hurrica… Read More
2017-06-15 17:59
VIEnna
We arrived late in Vienna…nearly midnight. Boys were tired and cranky from the last 7 hours (our longest journey) on the train. The last few hours were dark and rainy.
No views… Read More
2017-06-14 16:36
In the summer of 2015, La Familia Wharton (Rob, Kate, Aiden (10), Ethan (8), and Declan (6) set out on a crazy 49 Night Tour of Europe…starting in Venice.
The family who favors the &n&hell…Read More
2017-06-05 16:12
As I progress through my 40’s, I’m sometimes startled by photos of myself. I catch myself doing a double take…scrutinizing the lines around my eyes, my forehead and my fac… Read More
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