On the last full day of our month-long trip around the Balkans, we wished Theo a very Happy Birthday!

Theo got to celebrate his 5th birthday in Croatia! And while he didn’t get as cool of a party as he did when he turned 2 in India (thanks Hyatt!), we did get to celebrate.

We took the party to our apartment rental close to Dubrovnik Airport. The cake options were limited but we did manage to find the tasty cake (pictured above) at a small supermarket!

While 2020 wasn’t a good year for travel (thanks COVID), we still managed to go on lots of fun road trips in the US.

2021 turned out much better although we wait until the end of the school year to step onto a plane.

Due to COVID, Theo didn’t fly until our trip to El Salvador at the end of June 2021. It was almost two years since his last flight. Regardless of the delay, he flew like a seasoned veteran!

This year, we flew to international destinations for two trips so far. We took that early summer trip to El Salvador and a month-long trip around the Balkans, visiting five countries.

At five years old, Theo has now visited 40 countries! (This does not include various disputed territories he’s also visited.)

So, where has Theo been? (Listed in the order/ age when visited)

Countries Visited:

1. USA (obvious)
2. Costa Rica- 4 months old
3. Ireland- 5.5 months old
4. Northern Ireland (UK) 5.5 months old
5. Canada- 6 months old
6. South Korea- 7 months old
7. Saint Lucia- 8.75 months old
8. Tonga- 11 months old
9. Fiji- 11 months old
10. Solomon Islands- 11 months old
11. Samoa- 11 months old
12. Vanuatu- 11 months old- turned 1 during trip
13. Greece-  18 months old
14. Cyprus- 18 months old
15. Portugal- 19 months old
16. St Kitts & Nevis- 21 month old
17. Belarus- 23 months old
18. Ukraine- 23 months old
19. Moldova- 23 months old
20. Azerbaijan- 23 months old
21. Georgia- 23 months old
22. Armenia- 23 months old
23.  France- 2.4 years old
24. Monaco- 2.4 years old
25. Spain- 2.6 years old
26. Andorra- 2.6 years old
27. Argentina- 2.8 years old
28. Uruguay- 2.8 years old
29. Iceland- 2.10 years old
30. The Maldives- 2.11 years old
31. Sri Lanka- 2.11 years old
32. Nepal- 2.11 years old
33. Bangladesh- 2.11 years old
34. India- 2.11 years old
35. El Salvador- 4.10 years old
36. Croatia- 4.11 years old
37. Montenegro- 4.11 years old
38. Bosnia and Herzegovina- 4.11 years old
39. Slovenia- 4.11 years old
40. Italy- 4.11 years old

States/ US Territories: Listed in order visited. (* = did not fly)

• • New York*
  • New Jersey*
  • Pennsylvania*
  • Oregon (1st flight at 7 weeks old)
  • D.C.
  • Florida
  • North Carolina
  • California
  • American Samoa
  • Texas
  • Maryland*
  • West Virginia*
  • Virginia*
  • Alabama*
  • New Hampshire*
  • Maine*

Here are some of Theo’s flight stats: Theo flew as a lap baby until he turned two. His flight map is not based on a calendar year since his birthday is at the end of August. His flight stats are up until our summer trip ended.

Theo has flown 102 segments- 179,528 miles. This took 17 days, 1 hour & 19 minutes.

Happy Birthday Theo! We’re looking forward to making more travel memories over the years. Mommy, Daddy and Lucas love you very much!

Check out a photo from each of the new countries Theo visited in 2021.

El Salvador:Croatia: Montenegro:Bosnia and Herzegovina:Slovenia:Italy:

Til next year!