Postcard from Africa and the Watoto Children’s Choir
Six years ago this week, a 7-month old baby boy was abandoned at a hospital in Mbarara in western Uganda, Africa. He was malnourished and weighed just 7.6 pounds, a size typical for most newborns in America. His then teenage mother was unable to care for him and he...
A postcard from James in Kuwait
A former student of mine, James Donaldson, sent this postcard from Camp Arifjan in Kuwait. I first knew James when I taught Spanish in Greenville, Mississippi, right after college. He, and his now wife, Kira, played on the high school soccer team I coached there. I...
A postcard from Argentina
Six years ago, we had the privilege of meeting a delightful young lady from Germany who was living with a family we know in our hometown of Crete, Nebraska. She was here to study at the high school as a foreign exchange student. At the time, she was in school with our...
The Joy of Sidewalk Cafes
I have always loved travel. As a Spanish teacher, I thought it important to share my love of travel with my students. So, together with a German teacher colleague from across the hall who shared that belief, we planned a European tour for our students. It was hugely...
Exploring Ancient Roman Ruins
When we stepped out of the car along a roadside overlooking the Roman Forum and ruins, I could hardly believe my eyes. I’d seen pictures of these places in history books, and watched movies like Gladiator that showed these scenes, but nothing quite compared to...About Us
Hello! We’re Midwest-based empty nesters Ann and Steve Teget. We are content creators whose goal is to inspire you to live and travel well. Whether that means finding a new travel destination, developing a healthier lifestyle, or just getting dinner on the table – we’re here for YOU! Thanks for being on this journey with us.
