Here We Are & There We Go: Teaching and Traveling With Kids in Tow

Mango fly larvae, malaria, hurricanes, gun-wielding soldiers, and cow stampedes were just a few of the erratic events that transpired as the Dobbe family lived in four different countries within ten years-Guam, Singapore, Ghana, and Mexico. Armed with their teaching degrees and two toddlers in tow, they hit the ground, or the tarmacs, running. While schlepping luggage and strollers, fending off temper tantrums, and dodging unwonted tropical diseases, they spent those venturesome years captivated by the awe-inspiring sites, unfamiliar cultures, and age-old traditions. Together, the Dobbes happily endured the good times and the bad while living their global lives to the fullest. After a decade's worth of memorable travel experiences, the Dobbe family returned home to the United States. And as cautioned, they promptly fell into reverse culture shock-all part of the adventure. Not a "how to travel with kids" book, travel guide, or reference manual, this book is authentic and realistic, as well as a naive, look at living and working as overseas educators with children in tow. Our lifestyle gave us unforgettable memories while discovering immeasurable zeal for living life as global citizens.