Journeying South: Bringing Our Baby to Patagonia's Untamed Landscapes
Seeing we were in Buenos Aires anyways, it made sense to go to the southernmost tip of the world. Flying to Patagonia is not exactly a short trip from anywhere.
The Happiest Parts of Parenthood and Life on the Road
Even to Matt, I probably don’t say it enough, but parenthood is breathtaking. To have these feelings as a parent and to experience parenthood is an all-consuming feeling of warmth.
From Medellin to Buenos Aires– Our Five-Month-Old’s Next Journey
We woke up to a beautiful, sunny hot day. Our neighborhood is reminiscent of Europe. Recoleta feels old-timey. There were tree-lined avenues, cafes, patios, and parks everywhere.
Top Tips for Travelling with Children to Colonia, Uruguay
A visit to the UNESCO World Heritage town of Colonia del Sacramento makes for a nice weekend trip from Buenos Aires, mixing quaint wanderings with some good eats and a slow-paced vibe.
A Long Weekend Trip to Colonia del Sacramento
Colonia feels a world’s away from bustling Buenos Aires. The oldest city in Uruguay --the streets are lined with cobblestones and colourful, distressed vine-draped buildings.
Travelling to the heart of Colombia’s Coffee Country with our Baby
Driving into the rural countryside, we saw endless rolling green hills. Tucked in between banana trees and rows of coffee trees were colourful little farms. Jardin is a bright, colonial town full of bustling atmosphere.
A Journey into the Remote Pacific Jungles of Colombia’s Chocó
After a few weeks of exploring colourful Medellin, we decided to take Miya on another adventure – to the lush jungles of the Colombian coast. The only way to access the region is through a 45-minute prop plane from downtown Medellin to the town of Nuquí.
Reflections— Exploring Medellin with a Baby
When Miya turned four months old we decided to move to Medellin, Colombia for a month to explore this vibrant South American city with a complex and troubled past.
How to Get Your Child’s First Canadian Passport Overseas
A step-by-step guide on how to apply for your child’s first Canadian passport at a Canadian embassy overseas.
How to Claim Your Baby’s Canadian Citizenship Overseas (for Canadian Parents)
A step-by-step guide for Canadian parents on how to claim your overseas-born baby’s Canadian citizenship.
In Sri Lanka, Contemplating the What-Ifs of Motherhood
I imagined for a moment what it would be like to be a mother. I stared out the bus window to busy streets, vibrant markets and eventually, a bucolic countryside, and grew lost in my own thoughts.
From Mexico City to Medellin– Baby’s First Flight Experience
After Miya turned four months old, we decided to spend the next four months on the road while our apartment was under construction, mostly exploring South America and other parts of Mexico with her.
My Daughter’s Birth: A Father’s Perspective
August 19th, 2022 started out like any other day but would end up as one that would change my life forever.
Baby on Assignment: Our First Reporting to Trip to Puebla with Miya
Taking our two-month-old baby girl on assignment for the Washington Post in rural Puebla for Mexican Day of the Dead.
Becoming a Mom When Estranged from My Own
It isn’t lost on me that I couldn’t let go of my mother until I felt I had to protect those around me – first, my niece, and now, Matt and Miya. I don’t want Miya to think that accepting abuse and abandonment is right.
Thrown in Taliban Jail at 24 Weeks Pregnant— Our Last Reporting Trip to Afghanistan
Nobody had any idea we were detained. We were in Afghanistan for the third time in three years– this time to cover a few stories we had been planning. Once we found out I was pregnant, Matt immediately had reservations about us going. But I wanted to finish my last few stories before giving birth.
The Day Our Daughter Was Born in Mexico City
Matt and I travel and often transition around the world as journalists, not truly having a home to return to. When we found out we were having Miya, we didn’t necessarily want to settle just yet, so we decided to move back to Mexico, a place we fell in love with during our relationship together.
Finding Out I Was Pregnant at Week 20
Miya's journey to life was a bit of a whirlwind. I didn't find out I was pregnant with her until mid-way through my second trimester at 20 weeks. I suspected something was odd about my body. My clothes felt tighter, and I was constantly bloated.
How to Get Your Baby’s Mexican Citizenship (for babies born to foreign parents in Mexico)
Organizing your paperwork is essential to register your baby, including applying for their passport and citizenship documents. To do this properly follow this guide.
Giving Birth as a Foreigner in Mexico - What You Need to Know
Much like the U.S. and Canada, under Mexican nationality law, all people born in Mexico are Mexican citizens. We wanted our daughter to have another passport while also enjoying a pleasant birthing experience for mom.
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