About us
Hello!
Thanks for stopping by!
3rd Culture Children is the channel I found to voice my impressions and feelings about life, friends, jobs, travels, all wrapped up by our duties with the Foreign Service.
We are a family of 5, 3 being children under 7 years of age, living and working around the world. And I write about that. My impressions as a mother, former “geeky stuff” scientist, researcher, partner and household queen! 
You will find here our experiences, challenges and victories. Our impressions as foreigners, spouses, parents, travellers!
♣ Hope you’ll have fun reading our takes about life
brasileiro? latino? no speak americano?? click!
Photo Project: 52 Bolivian Sundays
good feedback!
Billie
May 16, 2013 at 4:55 pm
You’ve been awarded the Great Moment in My Life Award. Check out http://willeke73.wordpress.com/2013/05/16/a-great-moment-in-my-life-award/
3rdCultureChildren
May 16, 2013 at 5:00 pm
Thank you very much, Billie! I must head out to your blog to check it!
lovelyseasonscomeandgo.wordpress.com
May 11, 2013 at 9:48 pm
http://lovelyseasonscomeandgo.wordpress.com
and thanks so much for following my blog and so I am going to follow your blog too. Thanks.
lovelyseasonscomeandgo.wordpress.com
May 11, 2013 at 9:23 pm
http://lovelyseasonscomeandgo.wordpress.com
Hi thanks so much for stopping by my blog, your blog is amazing too. Have a beautiful day! Betty
3rdCultureChildren
May 11, 2013 at 9:38 pm
thank you, Betty!
lovelyseasonscomeandgo.wordpress.com
May 11, 2013 at 9:44 pm
your welcome
expatsincebirth
May 11, 2013 at 10:21 am
Hi, I just nominated you for the Sunshine Blogging Award!
3rdCultureChildren
May 11, 2013 at 10:29 am
THANK YOU! MUCH APPRECIATED!
Olga Brajnović
May 7, 2013 at 11:23 am
I’m honored you stopped in my blog, yours is amazing. You have a lot of things to write about and you are doing so beautifully! Thanks
3rdCultureChildren
May 7, 2013 at 11:30 am
I’m really glad you enjoyed the blog, Olga! My pleasure to share!
Hanne T. Fisker
May 5, 2013 at 5:24 pm
What an adventure you are on! I want to thank you for the follow of a fellow adventurer
3rdCultureChildren
May 5, 2013 at 7:49 pm
My pleasure!
Stay well!
tracyrose2013
April 20, 2013 at 11:40 am
Hi,
Healthline is interested in contributing a guest post to 3rdculturechildren.com/tag/travel-blog. We would be open to contributing any blog that would be of interest to your readers. Healthline bloggers have been featured on a variety of sites including:
Washington Times: http://communities.washingtontimes.com/neighborhood/tango-mind-and-emotion/2012/aug/10/how-healthy-choices-easy/
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Patch.com: http://strongsville.patch.com/blog_posts/where-and-what-to-eat-in-cleveland-to-beat-the-winter-blues
Please let me know if you have any questions. Thank you in advance for your consideration.
Warm Regards,
Tracy
3rdCultureChildren
April 20, 2013 at 8:23 pm
Why not? My readers are mostly expat, and/or traveling families, mainly with kids… living life overseas, with all it’s ventures and challenges… Suggestions?
thanks for stopping by, btw!
edmooneyphotography
April 18, 2013 at 10:17 am
Hey, Thanks for stopping by my blog and the follow, Look forward to seeing more of your work,
3rdCultureChildren
April 18, 2013 at 11:36 am
Great! Thanks!
YunitaGena
March 25, 2013 at 8:49 pm
hi 3rdculturechildren,
I’m nominated you for Dragon’s loyalty award
http://yunitagena.wordpress.com/2013/03/26/dragons-loyalty-award-daebak-im-a-nominee-0/
3rdCultureChildren
March 31, 2013 at 9:31 pm
Thank you very much, I do appreciate it! Will check your blogpost out, as soon as I’ve got some time here… been out, away from blogging… need to get back on the ‘networking world!
Yuna
April 2, 2013 at 11:59 am
ow, so welcome back to the networking world.
i’m looking forward to it
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3rdCultureChildren
April 3, 2013 at 8:50 am
shellakers
March 12, 2013 at 11:35 am
I nominated you for the Beautiful Blogger Award
Congratulations!
http://michelledicken.wordpress.com/2013/03/12/2-awards-in-one-beautiful-blogger-and-inspiring-blogger/
3rdCultureChildren
March 12, 2013 at 1:34 pm
Thank you!
Much check it out, ASAP!
lexi
March 12, 2013 at 12:17 am
Looks like an amazing adventure for your kids to grow up this way. My mother is German and has a passion for travel so, growing up, we frequently got carted off to Europe. Instilling travel and culture in us is the greatest gift my parents could have given us. I am so appreciative every day for the experiences and memories most people don’t get in a life time. You’re children are blessed and will thank you many times for what you are giving them. Excited to read more about your experiences. Cheers, Lexi
3rdCultureChildren
March 12, 2013 at 1:34 pm
Thank you for stopping by, Lexi!
Angie
March 10, 2013 at 11:35 pm
Thanks for the follow and leading me to your wonderful blog! You’ve got another follower here.
3rdCultureChildren
March 11, 2013 at 12:32 am
Thank you! Much appreciated!
SoundEagle
February 20, 2013 at 10:39 am
Hello! Thank you for checking out one of SoundEagle’s posts. Remember to listen to SoundEagle’s musical compositions when you return for another visit.
3rdCultureChildren
February 20, 2013 at 10:40 am
Thank you!
SoundEagle
February 20, 2013 at 11:10 am
You are very welcome!
Natalie
February 19, 2013 at 8:24 am
Didn’t know where else to post this but I nominated for “versatile Blogger award” I don’t know if you part take in these little wordpress-isms just wanted to let you know.
http://natalieelizabethbeech.com/2013/02/19/recognitionthanks-and-a-personal-apology/
3rdCultureChildren
February 19, 2013 at 9:20 am
Thank you, Natalie… always appreciated!
stepharoni142
February 18, 2013 at 8:15 pm
Think your blog is great! How’d you get such an amazing job?!
I mentioned your blog on my blog btw, hope that’s okay!
3rdCultureChildren
February 19, 2013 at 9:22 am
Thank you very much for your kind comments and for the mention! I definitely need to check it out! Thanks for stopping by, Stepharoni142!
dearrosie
February 1, 2013 at 12:55 am
What an interesting blog about your interesting life. When Mr F and I were first married we lived in Mozambique for a few months. It was my first experience of going to the supermarket to buy milk and being told “No milk today”.
3rdCultureChildren
February 1, 2013 at 2:54 am
Oh…. this is so Mozambique! Thank you for stopping by!
Nitin
January 27, 2013 at 5:06 am
hi thanks so much for the follow
3rdCultureChildren
January 27, 2013 at 1:41 pm
You’re welcome!
missyjeanjohnson
January 26, 2013 at 9:10 pm
Wow! Thanks for the follow of my blog. Although I haven’t been to Bolivia yet, I have been to many parts of Latin America and post about it often. I have a soft spot for Mexico, having lived there for three years.
Your blog is GORGEOUS! I love the concept, and although I don’t have a family yet, I dream of traveling with one. Such an amazing way to experience your world…good for you guys! I look forward to following your blog, and thanks for sharing it with us.
3rdCultureChildren
January 26, 2013 at 9:13 pm
I’m so glad to learn you appreciate our way of telling stories! Thanks & take care, Raquel.
likeablefellow
January 13, 2013 at 3:18 pm
Hi..thank your for following…Will be browsing thru your blogwork…all the best…
3rdCultureChildren
January 13, 2013 at 4:00 pm
Thanks!
Victoria
January 11, 2013 at 4:27 pm
I remember visiting your blog, when I first started, and unfortunately didn’t “follow”. I’ve got some catching up to do! Congrats on FP, too!
Victoria
January 11, 2013 at 4:28 pm
And, Thank You!
3rdCultureChildren
January 11, 2013 at 4:46 pm
Thank you, Victoria!
Untitled Adventure
January 4, 2013 at 4:44 pm
Hi there,
Just wanted to let you know I have nominated you for the The Versatile Blogger Award. I hope this is welcome news to you. If you prefer not to accept the award, I certainly understand, but I hope you will visit the other nominees, and they will visit you, just the same. To see more about the award and accepting this nomination, please visit my post at http://wp.me/p1w5ra-H8. All the best!
3rdCultureChildren
January 4, 2013 at 5:31 pm
Thank you very much for the nomination! I’m very pleased and honored! Will make sure I check your post out, visit the other nominees & honor the nomination! Take care and have a great New Year!
My Tropical Home
December 31, 2012 at 12:53 pm
Hi and happy new year (in 7 minutes in this part of the world)…thanks for visiting my blog and leaving a like! You’ve got an amazing blog!
3rdCultureChildren
December 31, 2012 at 1:06 pm
Thank you so much! Happy [early!] New Year!
theroadtriphound
December 11, 2012 at 1:03 am
Thanks for stopping by, you have a very interesting blog! I can’t wait to read more!
3rdCultureChildren
December 11, 2012 at 8:34 am
Thank you! Likewise!
planted oak
November 30, 2012 at 12:15 am
raquel, as a TCK myself, i’m looking forward to reading more. thanks for sharing your story!
3rdCultureChildren
November 30, 2012 at 12:49 pm
Glad you find interesting reading, over here… as you know, I’m not a TCK myself (although was raised in Brazil, being exposed to mixed cultures due to my parents work/jobs) – but I’m a mom of 3 TCKs… and trying to learn as much as I can, in order to offer my kids the best & healthiest scenario for their growth as worldly citizens… Thanks for stopping by!
godsgirl1615
November 29, 2012 at 12:14 pm
Wow, what a life your family has! We’re very similar yet so so different at the same time
Thanks for the comment, and if you’re ever in Cochabamba feel free to look me up!
3rdCultureChildren
November 29, 2012 at 12:20 pm
Thank you for the offer! and thanks for stopping by and checking our travelblog out! Much appreciated!
elleturner4
November 18, 2012 at 5:14 pm
Hi! What a great blog. Thanks for visiting my blog and the like
3rdCultureChildren
November 18, 2012 at 6:41 pm
My pleasure to share! Glad you enjoyed your reading over here!
Come back anytime!
islandscribbler
November 18, 2012 at 1:39 pm
I love your blog! Your photos are so vibrant and full of colour. Thanks so much for stopping by Island Vignettes. Your visit was really appreciated!
3rdCultureChildren
November 18, 2012 at 1:54 pm
I’m really glad to know that! Thanks and welcome!
cocoaupnorth
November 10, 2012 at 6:00 am
Wow! beautiful and inspiring blog. I like the way you define 3rd Culture and I will be following the adventures of your lovely family from now on. Thanks for stopping by my blog, so much appreciated.
3rdCultureChildren
November 10, 2012 at 10:02 am
I’m glad you enjoyed it. Thank you for your kind words. Raising TCK is part of our lives, and we live for that!
Thanks for sharing your thoughts, as well.
Eva the Dragon
November 7, 2012 at 4:27 am
HAPPY to see you have moved successfully and are still blogging. The site is looking terrific and keeps getting better. I had some technical glitch. I did not understand, which forwarded my link to your blog to a non-working site. But all is well again. And you will see I added Third Culture Children to Tales of Dragons Rabbits and Roosters. I keep learning.
Cheers
Eva
3rdCultureChildren
November 7, 2012 at 8:53 am
Thank you for adding the blog to your list, Eva! Much appreciated!
Greetings from La Paz!
sueannm66
November 6, 2012 at 8:51 pm
Hi. I have just added to your stash of awards. I have awarded you a One Lovely Blog Award. See here for details. http://sueannm66.wordpress.com/2012/11/07/awards-an-appreciation-and-gratitude/
Kind Regards, Sue Ann
3rdCultureChildren
November 6, 2012 at 9:07 pm
Thank you very much, Sue Ann… much appreciated… will have it checked out… soon…
dakota85
November 4, 2012 at 8:21 pm
Thanks for recently following my blog, your support means so much! Though I have yet to marry or raise children in a foreign country, I suspect that’s somewhere down the line, so I’m enjoying your perspective on it all!
3rdCultureChildren
November 4, 2012 at 9:14 pm
You’re more than welcome… before you know, life will change… for much better!
Thanks for your kind words!
Ren
November 4, 2012 at 6:00 pm
Hey, thanks for the like! Great blog
3rdCultureChildren
November 4, 2012 at 6:15 pm
You’re more than welcome!
Mazigrace
November 2, 2012 at 11:39 pm
What a wonderful life and a beautiful blog. Thanks for sharing it with us. Very fascinating. Thanks for the follow.
3rdCultureChildren
November 2, 2012 at 11:40 pm
I’m glad you enjoyed it! Much appreciated!
djmatticus
November 2, 2012 at 10:42 pm
I think you’ve probably been nominated before, but even if that is the case, you are worthy of another: Inspring Blogger Award. Check out the details here: http://thematticuskingdom.wordpress.com/2012/11/01/cloud-nine/
3rdCultureChildren
November 2, 2012 at 10:42 pm
Thank you! Very kind of you… glad you’re enjoying the blog… will have to check it out… soon!
Have a great weekend!
island traveler
October 31, 2012 at 9:11 am
You have a beautiful blog that celebrates life.
3rdCultureChildren
October 31, 2012 at 9:12 am
Ohh.. likewise! Just responded to one of your comments, stating exactly that – how inspiring your blog, images, descriptions are to me!
Thanks for sharing all that beauty!
ramblingsfromamum
October 31, 2012 at 5:24 am
Hello and thank you for following.
I appreciated each and every person that stops by and takes the time to read my posts, hits that like button, comments or follows. I will be catching up with your posts now.
3rdCultureChildren
October 31, 2012 at 9:04 am
I’m glad to know! Take care, R.
tchistorygal
October 13, 2012 at 12:54 am
Raquel, thanks first off for visiting my site. After reading a few of your articles, I am SO honored! I can’t wait to spend a little more quality time exploring your site. You are living such an exciting life. Your children look adorable, but most importantly they are learning so much about different cultures. Awesome! While I’m at it I want to invite you to a Circle of Admiration. This isn’t exactly an award, so you can check it out http://wp.me/p2jC53-IB and see if you want to participate. The purpose is just to appreciate others.
3rdCultureChildren
October 13, 2012 at 1:01 am
Thank you very much! I’m really glad you enjoyed the blog… much appreciated!
malna
September 20, 2012 at 5:52 pm
Ciao! I enjoy your blog so I just nominated you to one-lovely-blog-award, check it out here http://frankfurtmalin.wordpress.com/2012/09/20/one-lovely-blog-award/
Take care and blog on!
3rdCultureChildren
September 20, 2012 at 5:56 pm
Thank you very much, Maina! Will check it out!
malna
September 21, 2012 at 5:49 am
you are very welcome!
3rdCultureChildren
November 21, 2012 at 11:22 pm
40again
September 15, 2012 at 11:55 am
Hi there.
I’ve been nominated for the BookerAward and in turn I’ve nominated you too. I’m not too sure of its legitimacy, or where it came from, but I pass it on to you in the spirit of friendship. The details are on my blog
Dee
3rdCultureChildren
September 15, 2012 at 3:32 pm
Thank you very much, Dee!
Marusa
September 15, 2012 at 4:55 am
Wow, what a brave decision! I am always reading about stories like this and lives like this with great admiration and hopefully, I one day find a soul with similar wishes and do it myself also! Thanks for stopping at my blog and well, I am lucky to find yours.
3rdCultureChildren
September 15, 2012 at 11:11 am
thank you very much, Marusa… It’s not an easy decision, but it’s part of our job, part of who we are, and the way we want to raise our kids… glad you enjoyed reading… it’s the whole idea behind this blog, have it as a forum… Thanks for stopping by!
Teresa
September 11, 2012 at 4:35 pm
Thanks for following my blog. I hope you are able to try out some of the recipes some time and provide me with feedback and ideas for improvements. I’m always on the lookout for ways to make recipes better!
3rdCultureChildren
September 11, 2012 at 6:21 pm
Thanks, Teresa! Will make sure I do!
the speech monster
July 27, 2012 at 8:12 am
love your blog! we have also done some traveling with our then 7 week now 8 month old son. 3rd culture children fascinate me. i’ve been around a few. and our son is one now!
3rdCultureChildren
July 27, 2012 at 12:57 pm
Thank you so very much for sharing your life experiences! Glad you’re enjoying the blog, as well – and congratulations on being a parent of a 3rd culture child! Greetings from our traveling family!
jaajaabor
July 13, 2012 at 9:13 am
hi,
I have nominated you for the versatile blogger award. click here to see your nomination:
http://jaajaabor.wordpress.com/2012/07/13/merci-merci-detre-ici/
have a wonderful day !
3rdCultureChildren
July 13, 2012 at 3:57 pm
Thank you so very much for the nomination! Great pleasure and honor!
Adam Vagley
July 2, 2012 at 4:47 am
Hi guys,
I found your blog on Expat Blog where my wife and I also list our expat blog, http://theviewdownunder.blogspot.com.
About a year and a half ago we moved from New York to Sydney and had a difficult time finding a reputable international mover. Because of our experience, we started GoodMigrations (http://GoodMigrationsHelps.com) as a free resource for people to rate their international moving company so others can make an informed decision.
We’re just starting out, so I’m reaching out to fellow expats to ask them to review their moving experiences on the site. If you used a mover en route to Brazil (or will use one to Bolivia) and could take 60 seconds to rate your experience (or even mention the site on your blog to spread the word to others), I would be grateful for your help!
Many thanks,
Adam
mgedwards
June 30, 2012 at 5:41 am
Hi fellow Foreign Service blogger, I like your blog and appreciate that you’ve stopped by to read my blog so much that I nominated yours for the One Lovely Blog Award. Congratulations! Enjoy the recognition, and keep up the good work! http://worldadventurers.wordpress.com/2012/06/30/i-received-the-one-lovely-blog-award/ Kudos from Mike (M.G.)
3rdCultureChildren
June 30, 2012 at 10:47 am
Thank you very much, Mike!
mgedwards
June 30, 2012 at 11:25 am
Of course! You’re very welcome. Keep up the great work. I receive your posts and love reading your stories and seeing the photos! Sounds like you had a great time in Recife. Best wishes in your next assignment!
3rdCultureChildren
June 30, 2012 at 11:41 am
Glad you enjoyed them, Mike!
catbirdinoman
June 20, 2012 at 12:04 am
Hi! I just nominated you for the Picture the World! project. Please see my post about the nomination and let me know if you might provide a picture of Brazil for the project! Thanks so much! Good luck on your next assignment in Bolivia!
http://catbirdinoman.wordpress.com/2012/06/20/picture-the-world/
3rdCultureChildren
June 20, 2012 at 4:36 pm
WOW! What an honor! Thank you vey much! Will definitely participate in the project!
greetings from Recife, Brazil! 
catbirdinoman
June 21, 2012 at 12:01 am
Great! Could you please let me know when you put up a picture? I’d love to see what you choose!
Thanks!
3rdCultureChildren
June 21, 2012 at 5:08 am
I’ll! For sure! Thanks again…
Not Comic
June 15, 2012 at 1:05 pm
Olá!! Obrigada por passar no meu blog – e por, assim, me permitir também conhecer o seu
3rdCultureChildren
June 15, 2012 at 1:55 pm
Que bom que gostou! Um prazer ter visitado seu blog!
Rob Viens
June 14, 2012 at 1:15 pm
Hi again! – As you know, I’ve been writing about Brazil (in regards to Darwin’s four month visit in 1832) over on the Beagle Project. I thought I’d ask some of my fellow bloggers who are in Brazil (and following along) if they were interested in writing a guest blog (or cross posting) before he leaves Rio for points south on July 5th. If you are interested please let me know – I enjoy your blog and would love to have your perspective. (Drop me a comment or you can also find my email on my “About” page.)
3rdCultureChildren
June 14, 2012 at 2:02 pm
I´d be happy to help! let me know: rsnlima@yahoo.com
petrel41
June 8, 2012 at 2:21 pm
Thanks for subscribing to my blog! I hope I won’t disappoint you
3rdCultureChildren
June 8, 2012 at 3:34 pm
I’m sure you won’t! My pleasure!
Bella Remy Photography
June 7, 2012 at 11:50 am
I wanted to let you know that I truly enjoy your blog and have nominated you for the ABC – Awesome Blog Content Award.
Visit here for more details.
http://bellaremyphotography.wordpress.com/2012/06/07/with-great-gratitude/
3rdCultureChildren
June 7, 2012 at 8:51 pm
Thank you so very much for the nomination!
catbirdinoman
May 25, 2012 at 1:55 am
Hi, I just nominated you for the Kreativ Blogger Award: http://catbirdinoman.wordpress.com/2012/05/23/kreativ-blogger-award/
Thanks for sharing your world with us! You’re an inspiration! I once dreamed of being in the Foreign Service, but I think I waited too late in life!!
3rdCultureChildren
May 25, 2012 at 6:44 am
Thank you for the nomination! And, remember… in life, nothing is ever too late!
Thanks for stopping by!
Cristiane Gibson
May 8, 2012 at 6:53 am
Hello Dear !!
Great energy reading your blog. I would like to ask about EAR (American School of Recife) . I would enjoy it very much to have an opportunity to work as a preschool Teacher in Recife. I got my TESOL certification with specialization in children that allows me teach to young learners. Love children & teaching, scrap booking,event planning and more than anything else in the WORLD my three little girls.
Please if you do not mind, tell me about your experience working there and for privacy you can send me an email at crisgibson@gmail.com
Best regards and at last but not at least ..
Uma beijoca para voce !
Cristiane Gibson
3rdCultureChildren
August 24, 2012 at 8:44 pm
Will pass your contact on to the superintendent/principal… Good luck!
Sunshine
April 30, 2012 at 6:33 pm
In case you were up for a bit of a tag game: Guess Who Came to Play Tag? http://wp.me/p1RzUf-Ze
Have a happy day!:)
3rdCultureChildren
April 30, 2012 at 11:55 pm
thanks Sunshine! Funny!
Sunshine
May 1, 2012 at 12:27 am
Hope you have as much fun as Chuckles . . . a bit lazy at times, but once you get him up, he’s a hoot!
Fiona Flores Watson
April 21, 2012 at 8:55 am
Wow, sounds like you have an amazing life! Thanks for following my blog. I’d love to visit Brazil some day, it sounds beautiful and fascinating. I was in Bolivia 10 years ago and went down a silver mine, which I mentioned in a recent post. http://scribblerinseville.com/2012/03/25/7-super-shots/ You might be interested. It’s great reading about other expat families, to get a glimpse of how they deal with the multi-lingual/cultural issues.
3rdCultureChildren
April 21, 2012 at 9:44 am
wOw! I will definitely check your post out.. You know we’re heading to Bolivia, so, very appropriate! Thank you so much for all your input and recommendation!
Butterfly Julz
April 9, 2012 at 5:36 pm
Thanks for visiting my blog =) What an adventure you have here! I am looking forward to reading more from you! Many Blessing to you and your family
3rdCultureChildren
April 9, 2012 at 7:46 pm
Thank you very much, for your kind wishes!
pattisj
March 27, 2012 at 1:18 am
Thanks for subscribing to my blog. You have a lovely family. We’re not too far away from your previous home. Looking forward to your posts.
3rdCultureChildren
March 27, 2012 at 6:34 am
Great! Let’s see what the future’s got for us!
autumninbruges
March 26, 2012 at 7:27 pm
Thanks for liking my last post and following my blog, am gonna check yours too
3rdCultureChildren
March 26, 2012 at 7:30 pm
Very kind of you! Warm regards from Brazil!
Rob Viens
March 20, 2012 at 2:35 am
Thanks for your recent “likes” on my Beagle Project blog! As my “travels” are all from a distance, it is wonderful to see your family’s personal experiences (and pictures) from some of the sites Darwin visited. I look forward to following 3rd Culture Children in the future – you have a great site
3rdCultureChildren
March 20, 2012 at 6:45 am
Thank you very much, Rob… and for me, as a Biologist, was great to find a blog that talks about Darwin’s travels…
Greetings from Brazil!
Pavitra
March 16, 2012 at 12:53 pm
I’ve nominated you for the Versatile Blogger Award. Check out my site for details.
http://kaleidoview.wordpress.com/2012/03/16/psst/
3rdCultureChildren
March 16, 2012 at 3:24 pm
Thank you ver much, Pavitra! A great pleasure!
doodlecafe
March 11, 2012 at 11:23 pm
I have been nominated the Very Inspiring Blogger Award.
WOW, that came out of the blue.
Is great to know that my doodles inspire others. I hope I won’t disappoint you.
The Award comes with these rules:
1. Thank the person who nominated you
Thank you Annette for the nomination you were the first blog I started following.
2. Share 7 things about yourself
-I am addicted to coffee
-My favorite cars were made in the 1970′s
-I am an actor and director, studied photography, video production, graphic design and a little bit of anthropology.
-I have had 5 pretty serious motorcycle accidents and came out walking and without a scratch.
-I am from Costa Rica
-When I hear a song I like, I listen to it when I need inspiration.
-Orange is my favorite color.
3. Pass the award to 7 nominees
So, “tagged” you are it.
Since I am new at this, you have probably been nominated before, in that event, double the blessing.
http://shambolicliving.wordpress.com/
http://3rdculturechildren.com/
http://theideasofastudent.com
http://ohdaphnepaints.wordpress.com
http://hopestatestyle.wordpress.com/
http://implicado.wordpress.com
http://ayearinmyshoes.wordpress.com
I follow you guys for a reason. Keep up the good work(fun)
3rdCultureChildren
March 12, 2012 at 7:38 am
thanks
Ted Pavloff
March 11, 2012 at 11:02 pm
Thank you for following my blog. Blessings to you and your family.
3rdCultureChildren
March 12, 2012 at 7:39 am
Thank you very much, Ted.
jwthibideaux
March 10, 2012 at 1:25 pm
Thanks for noticing my blog! I loved South America when I was there several years ago. Never made it to Recife though
. Peru, Chile, Argentina and Brazil (Rio) only. You’re inspiring me to go back-SOON! What a great adventure!
3rdCultureChildren
March 10, 2012 at 1:29 pm
thank you so much for stopping by! Always a pleasure! I’m glad I’ve inspired you to travel back to S. America! Greetings from our beachfront!
andyhpmartin
February 21, 2012 at 8:54 am
Thanks for checking out my blog. Good luck in La Paz, I was there a few years ago. Bolivia is a real experience. In a 3 week period I climbed a mountain, went down a mine, went to the salt flats and trekked the Amazon. An amazing and undiscovered country!
3rdCultureChildren
February 21, 2012 at 8:59 am
WOW! Thanks so much for all this! We’re pretty excited with the move… thanks for the wishes and for sharing your experiences… I do appreciate you following our blog! Suggestions, comments and opinions are always welcome! Take care!
andsleonardo
February 19, 2012 at 10:05 am
Hey, thank you for liking and subscribing to my blog. I’m pretty sure you do this a lot, but I appreciate it. Especially because I had the chance to find yours. You’ve got nice, fun and interesting stuff here. Congrats!
3rdCultureChildren
February 19, 2012 at 11:49 am
Not as much as you may think, but it’s good to build a good network!
Thanks for your nice words! 
Rosanna
February 19, 2012 at 9:49 am
Hi, and thanks for visiting our blog. I’m glad you liked it enough to subscribe! We barely scratched the surface of Brazil and would love to get to Recife one day. When are you heading to Bolivia? We’ll be there sometime in the future.
Rosie
3rdCultureChildren
February 19, 2012 at 9:53 am
Thank you, Rosie! As I stated earlier, I love to search around, looking for interesting blogs, shared experiences as expats, stories of parenting and raising multi-cultural children…. Recife is nice, intense, but interesting – hope you like it. You’re right, Bolivia is our next stop… in a very near future! Thanks for coming by and sharing your thoughts!
nelson RN
February 19, 2012 at 2:13 am
I’m checking your archives… and I just want to let you know that I am enjoying your site. Keep writing.
You have a gorgeous family!
I added you to my blogroll, I hope you don’t mind
Wishing you more blogging power.
Greetings from Al Ain City, Abu Dhabi.
3rdCultureChildren
February 19, 2012 at 2:17 am
Thank you, Nelson! Please feel free to browse around, hope you like what you’re finding over here… Thanks for adding the site to your blogroll! Warm greetings from Recife, Brazil!
adollyciousirony
February 12, 2012 at 2:56 pm
Hello dear, you are loved, congratulations! I nominated you for the Liebster Blog Award, check it out here:
http://allaboutlemon.com/2012/02/12/i-am-beloved-liebster-blog-award/
Enjoy and have fun
3rdCultureChildren
February 12, 2012 at 7:15 pm
thank you very much, Maria! A great pleasure and an honor! Will make sure to check you “award post” very soon! Greetings from warm Recife, Brazil
rommel
February 9, 2012 at 4:12 pm
Hi, just letting you know that I added you on my blogroll.
3rdCultureChildren
February 9, 2012 at 4:45 pm
Thank you very much, Rommel! What a great pleasure… right now, back from yours!!!
Stef
February 6, 2012 at 10:32 pm
Thank you for subscribing to my blog (http://savorysundays.wordpress.com/) – I really appreciate it!
3rdCultureChildren
February 7, 2012 at 7:39 am
You’re more than welcome, Stef! A great pleasure!
Ana Gaby
February 1, 2012 at 9:42 pm
Looks like we have lots of things in common. Except for the third baby that we (me) are hesitant about. I look forward to reading more about your adventures and misadventures and would love to compare notes on raising the kids on such a transient and dynamic environment!
3rdCultureChildren
February 1, 2012 at 9:48 pm
Thank you very much, Ana Gaby! Thanks for taking the time to come over the blog and share your thoughts… hope I’m able to offer you good and interesting reading! Looking forward to sharing more experiences, as well!
Warm regards from (currently!) Brazil, Raquel @ http://3rdculturechildren.com
Sunshine and Siestas
February 1, 2012 at 4:25 pm
Glad you happened upon my blog, and that, in turn, lead me to yours! I’ve been considering looking into the foreign service, so it looks like your site will be a good starting point. Could I email you?!
3rdCultureChildren
February 1, 2012 at 5:31 pm
glad you liked it… Please feel free to contact me at rsnlima@yahoo.com
FSOMonkey
February 1, 2012 at 2:03 pm
Oi! Tudo Bem?
Thanks for checking out our blog!! Even though it’s in its infancy stage, we hope to continually update it with random, yet hopefully, interesting thoughts, emotions, and findings as we make our way through the LENGHTY FSO process. I have to admit, your family is currently living our dream. FS life – in Brazil… how awesome is that?? We recently began learning Portuguese in an attempt to point our future FS career in that direction. Wish us luck!
Best Regards from NYC!
Tchau! =)
3rdCultureChildren
February 1, 2012 at 2:45 pm
thank you!
And best of luck!
rommel
January 28, 2012 at 9:55 pm
I get so overwhelmed when real photographers leave complimentary comments on my blog. Thank You for your visit. Love the theme of your blog.
3rdCultureChildren
January 28, 2012 at 11:40 pm
Ohh my!!! And I’m not even a “real photographer”, but thanks, thanks! It’s just great to know that our work’s being appreciated!
Warm greetings from Recife, Brazil! 
shaanthz
January 28, 2012 at 7:07 pm
I love your blog, pictures, and everything….keep posting those amazing pictures so I can see Brazil through your eyes! Your kids are adorable…
3rdCultureChildren
January 28, 2012 at 9:25 pm
thank you very much for your kind words.. Thanks for subscribing to the blog, as well… You’re actually the 200th follower, from wordpress.com… What a pleasure and an honor! I promise to keep posting! Warm regards from sunny Recife,Pernambuco, Brazil!
diaryofanexpatwife
January 26, 2012 at 7:12 am
Thanks a lot for visiting my blog that gave me the chance to see the great content here! Absolutely will follow your posts! Cheers!
3rdCultureChildren
January 26, 2012 at 9:51 am
It’s great to know that people are appreciating our way of sharing our experiences… Thanks for checking them out!
M & J
January 26, 2012 at 5:36 am
Hi there! Thanks for stopping by my blog – I find yours to be full of tidbits from many angles, I will enjoy sifting through your stories now & then when I stop by. Of course, as a fellow mom of 3, you must know how time for reading can be rare. We have friends from Brazil & a few that have gone there, one in Campinos? I believe… but we have not had the pleasure ourselves.
I hope you’ll stop by & read more of our adventures as time allows you. Have a wonderful New Year & happy planning/packing for your upcoming move! -Joy
3rdCultureChildren
January 26, 2012 at 9:50 am
Thank you very much for your kind words – they come full of joy!
Warm regards from Recife, Brazil
Marilyn
January 25, 2012 at 11:59 am
Great to take a look at your blog through another blog where we were both featured! I’m a TCK and raised TCK’s in Cairo and Islamabad, Pakistan until we came to the U.S. The identity piece is a huge one and one I never grow tired of contemplating. I wish I had the medium of blogging while raising my kids overseas as there is something about that process that is tremendously cathartic. I look forward to reading more! here are a couple posts that may resonate:
http://communicatingacrossboundariesblog.com/2011/08/05/designed-for-travel/
http://communicatingacrossboundariesblog.com/2011/01/18/paralysis-in-the-cereal-aisle/
3rdCultureChildren
January 25, 2012 at 2:21 pm
Marilyn, thank you so much for taking the time to come by, and leave your impressions, sharing experiences! I’ll make sure I check your blogposts! Let’s definitely be in touch – it’s great to have a TCK parent to learn from! Warm regards, Raquel.
Brooks White
January 23, 2012 at 2:08 pm
Saw your comment on another blog and so I opened yours. Web addresses may be useful for my son somewhere down the road as he is a freshman at George Washington U studying international affairs/national security and beginning Portuguese. He would have died to be your kid and to learn football (soccer) in Brazil, as he was All NYC. I will try to keep up with your adventures-sounds fun (although lots of little kids is work no matter where you are).
3rdCultureChildren
January 23, 2012 at 2:13 pm
Thank you very much, Brooke, for stopping by and checking the blog and its posts… Small coincidence, my husband went to GWU for his grad studies, International Affairs (Elliot School), and he’s very glad he did it. He was able to find an internship with State while at GW, and made great friends and good connections… Good luck and much success to your son. Please let me know if we could be of any help/assistance, as you mentioned, “down the road”…
Regards, The Miranda Family.
anagabrielamonzon1112
January 13, 2012 at 5:53 pm
I have learned so much about Recife from your blog, thank you so much for this great piece of work! I can’t wait to get there!!!!! Your life sounds and looks amazing, God bless you and your sweet family
Let’s keep in touch!
3rdCultureChildren
January 13, 2012 at 8:25 pm
It’s definitely a work of love! let’s absolutely try to be in touch! I’d be happy to share our experiences and stories! Thanks for stopping by the blog- always a pleasure to get good readers!
elbawrites
January 12, 2012 at 1:55 pm
How fun. Thanks for following my blog thesurfacebeneath.wordpress.com. I am intrigued about your work and your pictures are wonderful. I look forward to following you and reading more about your life in your current home.
3rdCultureChildren
January 12, 2012 at 2:43 pm
Thank you very much, Elba. i promise I’ll try not to disappoint you…
Always new & interesting takes throughout our travels… 
Thanks for stopping by!
Tisha Clinkenbeard
January 12, 2012 at 10:58 am
I nominated you for the Versatile Blogger Award in my post yesterday (http://bigpictureviewoftisha.com/2012/01/11/versatile-blogger-award/) because I like hearing about your adventures!
3rdCultureChildren
January 12, 2012 at 11:00 am
Thank you so much, Tisha! A great pleasure and an honor!
The World for a Country
January 9, 2012 at 6:56 am
Thank you for following my blog The Verdant Grave and liking the latest post! I subscribed to your blog feed to stay in touch. Wonderful insights and joyful moments captured with a splendid photographer’s eye! Thank You!
3rdCultureChildren
January 9, 2012 at 7:15 am
Thank you for taking the time to come by, and subscribing, as well!
I love searching for intriguing bloggers/photographers, and really liked your blog. Thanks for sharing! Have a wonderful year of 2012! 
Greetings from (currently) Brazil.
Lauree Fletcher
January 6, 2012 at 9:22 pm
Raquel, everything about your blog reflects a heart that rejoices and takes life in with great gusto! The pictures of your kids, you and your husband, and your family adventures are filled with joy and color and remind me of days gone by (when mine were little and life was crazy busy and filled to the brim with the demands little ones put on us as moms). Just a couple of weeks ago my fifth child entered the world of adulthood (by age anyway) with the last one close on his heels, trust me when I say it comes like the blink of an eye. It is good to see that you are enjoying this time, making the most of the present moment!
Thank you for taking the time to stop by This Perfect World and follow the blog. I hope you find something that refreshes your soul and adds to your joy and love of life!
Blessings!
Lauree
3rd Culture Children
January 6, 2012 at 10:36 pm
Thank you, Lauree, for your sweet words, your recommendations, the advice.. Right now, I feel very overwhelmed with the 3 kids, but several people have told me the same thing: to enjoy while they’re little, because it’ll pass… And, I’m trying, with little sleep, but trying..
I’m sure I’ll find great inspiration from your posts… Thank you for coming by and commenting! Greetings and my best wishes for a peaceful and blessed New Year!
Cheers,
Raquel
Huffygirl
January 1, 2012 at 6:04 pm
What a fun adventure – something your family will always remember and will shape who all of you are.
Thanks for stopping by my blog and subscribing. I hope you enjoy it, and I look forward to seeing your comments and suggestions.
Huffygirl
3rd Culture Children
January 1, 2012 at 6:31 pm
Thank you very much. Wising you a great year, as well! Cheers!
kdevries
December 30, 2011 at 12:50 pm
I’m glad to have found your blog. It’s been fun reading through your posts. My husband and I both lived overseas (Australia and the Phillippines), and hope to someday live outside the U.S. with our two boys. It’s fun to hear about someone who’s already doing that.
3rd Culture Children
December 30, 2011 at 6:27 pm
thank you so much for coming by! Love the name of your blog! Living overseas is definitely a rich experience, especially for the children, but it comes with its challenges – as well as, its lessons, teachings, discoveries… Hope you’ll relate to the impressions shared here. Wishes for a happy and peaceful New Year! Greetings from Brazil!
Sunshine
December 29, 2011 at 4:12 am
Thank you so much Household Queen for the gift and I’m so looking forward to all the excitement you got going on here. All the best and oodles of blessings in the new year and I’m now going on a mini tour of your place.
Thanks again!
3rd Culture Children
December 29, 2011 at 8:04 am
Oh… Thank you so much for your nice words! Definitely a pleasure to get positive feedback from other readers/travelers/parents… It makes the blogging experience way more interesting, and the journey of life, easier!
Greetings and wishes for a blessed and peaceful New Year! 
Maya Guesthouse Project
December 18, 2011 at 10:34 am
Thank you for your interest in our straw bale hotel.
We will work hard to make it a little bijoux.
Greetings from Switzerland
Louis
Cee Neuner
December 15, 2011 at 7:06 pm
I’ve just nominated you for The Liebster Blog Award
http://ceeslifephotographyblog.wordpress.com/2011/12/15/the-liebster-blog-award/?preview=true&preview_id=955&preview_nonce=47185415fb
3rd Culture Children
December 15, 2011 at 10:09 pm
Thank you for the nomination, Cee!
amira
December 12, 2011 at 5:00 pm
I’m giving you the Versatile Blogger Award – because you totally deserve it
Follow the link http://wp.me/1YkEw
3rd Culture Children
December 12, 2011 at 5:06 pm
Thank you so much, Amira! Another great honor… This past week, got featured by the Social Moms network… now, the versatile blogger award! So cool… let me just go grab the badge and “show it on my blog”…
Amy
November 19, 2011 at 10:28 pm
Great blog! Love your attitude toward life ~ I am signing on as a follower and look forward to seeing more of your posts.
3rd Culture Children
November 20, 2011 at 3:10 am
Thank you, Amy! At the end, I’m just a mom, releasing her thoughts about life! thanks for stopping by and for subscribing!
katerinazisiadou
November 18, 2011 at 7:08 am
Thank you for visiting my blog and subscribing. And also thank you for leaving a message! Unfortunately I had to take it away, even though I loved your compliment!
I’m really sorry about that, it’s not personal: the post you commented on was my impulsive reaction to the passing of a relative and friend and I feel I have to respect the feelings of the ones close to him. Maybe I should take the whole post away…
You have an amazing blog and an intriguing life! As of now I’m following you too!
3rd Culture Children
November 18, 2011 at 8:27 am
I’m very sorry… I just liked the photograph – it intrigued me… Please take the comment away, and if you want, you can still have your post, and make it private (just to yourself, and family, if wanted – there’s an option to do that with wordpress)… I totally understand, and have impulsive reactions, as well… Stay in peace, Raquel
Patti
November 15, 2011 at 9:11 pm
Glad you stopped by my blog and introduced yourself – I look forward to following your family adventure.
3rd Culture Children
November 15, 2011 at 9:51 pm
Thank you, Patti! ;o
Eva the Dragon
October 29, 2011 at 10:37 am
Very nice blog. Love the pics. I am glad to see other people sharing the great things about the world. I think it helps build positive human connections and offsets the bad news. Nice to meet someone of the same mind. Keep writing and posting.
3rd Culture Children
October 29, 2011 at 10:53 am
Thank you, Eva, for you kind words… I will keep writing – you’re right, in the middle of this madness we call life, it’s to be able to come back to some sort of “safe haven”, which for, is writing…
aRVee
October 14, 2011 at 10:03 pm
Looks like you moved a lot. Must be something to do with work. Anyways, it’s very cool but the adjustments could be tough but I’m sure you managed it well…
3rdcultchild
October 14, 2011 at 11:08 pm
we sure do! that’s our life… and our journey… and we love it!
aRVee
October 14, 2011 at 10:00 pm
beautiful children…
3rdcultchild
October 14, 2011 at 11:08 pm
thank you so much!
Cherise & Charles
June 2, 2011 at 4:00 pm
We miss you & think about you often! Love your blog … you are a fantastic writer. Hugs from C&C
3rdculturechildren
June 2, 2011 at 4:41 pm
Ohhh Cherise!!! Good to hear from you guys!!! Will soon be back! Thanks for the kind words… we miss you too! We´re always trying to update it here, with pics from the kids, and/or new stories about the fam…. Hugs from Recife….
Cathy Clarence
March 26, 2011 at 3:38 pm
This is great, Raquel. So nice to see photos of you and your family and congratulations on your new baby girl! Beijinhos!!! Cathy, Jan, Sam and Dylan.
3rd Culture Children
July 20, 2011 at 11:01 pm
thank you Cathy! Lots of luck for you and your beautiful family! “Miss the rain down in Africa…” We sure do! Miss Maputo. Hugs from Recife, Raquel
Melissa van Herksen
March 19, 2011 at 5:09 am
wow, what an amazing blog. Raquel, I didn’t know you were such a good writer. The kids are too cute but they are growing up too fast. love and miss you. Melissa, JJ, Luka & Sam.
3rd Culture Children
July 18, 2011 at 9:52 pm
Thanks, Melissa!!! Had no idea you liked it! I appreciate that… maybe… following your footsteps??? Take care and send our love to all your boys!