Wandering Browns

Before starting our crazy adventure as full-time travelers, I did not fully grasp the implications of traveling in remote areas and developing countries with a small child. It is possible with sufficient preparation. Here's how to keep yourself and loved ones safe and happy while traveling in a developing country: 1.  Be prepared for medical emergencies and natural disasters:  We bring along a small pharmacy in our bag- pain meds for adults and kids, cold/cough medicine for adults and kids, insect repellent and bite first aid, bandaids, antibacterial ointment, antidiarrheals, electrolyte packets for adults and kids, thermometer, antibiotics for adults and kids (travel clinics or PCP will give you prescriptions just in case of a particularly nasty case of diarrhea.) I also pack and use essential oils extensively for all sorts of ailments as a more natural remedy. Although we hardly ever use anything of the medical stuff we bring, it gives me peace of mind that it is there in...

I will sum up Indonesian food in one word: Good. Alright, now we're done! Before coming here, I had no idea what Indonesian food would be like! Turns out it is kind of like Thai and Chinese mixed together. Here are a few of our favorite dishes: Nasi Goreng with recipe  here Nasi Goreng: Fried rice. This fried rice has onion, garlic, veggies, eggs, and a protein of choice. Landon loves fried rice and so usually I get chicken for him. Mie Goreng; Fried noodles. Same thing as above but with noodles instead of rice. Cap cay: This can either be served stir-fried or in a soup. It is a collection of veggies- carrots, cauliflower, leafy greens, cabbage, served with tofu or chicken in a sauce or broth. Apparently it is Chinese Indonesian in origin and means mixed vegetables. I eat it with steamed white rice thrown into the broth and it is pretty yummy. Quality of the broth can vary widely, I have found, but d Best restaurant in downtown Cilacap has a delicious version. Cap ...