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TRAVEL: MAGICAL Bali

Sunrise & Serendipity: Bali’s Unexpected Magic for the Whole Family

Bali, Indonesia, has something for everyone. Yoga retreats, poolside service, family adventures – something for every budget.

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Bali, Indonesia - a magical trip for you or the entire family

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Parenting Third Culture Kids

Navigating the Challenges of Raising a Third Culture Kid

How do you build emotionally stable, resilient, and healthy kids abroad? Here are some tips we’ve learned raising our TCK and in talking with others raising global citizens.

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Meet Josh

The Supporting Spouse, Trailing Spouse, or Eligible Family Member (EFM) of a diplomatic wife and third culture kid, and founder of this website.

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