The summer holidays were approaching and we knew we weren’t going to travel. I still wanted to offer my kids some (new) experiences so I started my research for things to do with a toddler in Yokohama and Tokyo. Neither place is shy of things to do but we all know the requirements are somewhat…
I had heard and read about it. Yet, I wasn’t prepared for the feeling when I was asked “Are those your kids?” for the first time. Grateful to a community of interracial families that helped me process the situation and my feelings.
What is ‘Globy’ about? It is exploring motherhood and family life as a white German mother to mixed kids with a Black Senegalese father being born and raised in Japan aspiring to become a ‘Global Citizen’.
Are you planning a trip to Dakar with a toddler and wonder how to keep them entertained? After having visited Dakar with our first born when she was only 2.5 months old (see How to Travel to Senegal with a 2.5 months old baby), CoVid had kept us from going back until she was well…
In January 2019, I found out that I was pregnant. At that time, our wedding in Dakar was scheduled for December 2019. Invitations had already been sent. The baby would not even be 3 months at the time. I didn’t worry about the event of the wedding but was it possible to travel from Tokyo to…
Becoming a mom is a huge step in life that brings with it a lot of change. It’s already a lot to handle when you are in your home and passport country but even more so when you’ve moved to a different country. Add to this being in an intercultural relationship and you will find…
Who do you turn to for inspiration and advice as a mom and professional raising bi-racial children in a third country? Below I’m going to share the top sources of inspiration that continue to motivate me and have changed my life for the better. With the many many mom blogs out there today, it is…
Momma Globy Was Specifically Designed for YOU And here is why: Since I got pregnant for the first time while being promoted to my first managerial position, I have been looking for direction and advice on how to navigate both. Being a working career momma in corporate of an intercultural family in Tokyo, Japan, there…