Opening the Aperture

About the Substack

Weโ€™re a family of four (2 adults, 1 teen, and one tween) from the Western US (Colorado, Washington, and California) hitting pause on the life we know to explore the world and broaden our perspective. Follow us here and on IG at @openingtheaperture.

About Laura Payette

Adventurer and documenter of our family's global travels to broaden our perspective. Departed from: US-California, November 2023. Visited 13 countries in 9 months. Now spending a year in Albania. Follow along! IG: @opening-the-aperture

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