Davis Germain

ON THE EDGE Ellery, Dana, Alegra, Ryker and Davis hold on for dear life in Alegra's award-winning photo on the Franz Josef Glacier in New Zealand. The photo won them a free trip with Franz Josef Glacier Guides – a journey Dana considers one of her top three life experiences.

NAMASTE Ryker, Davis, Alegra, Dana and Ellery Germain (from left) harmonize their journey at a Buddhist temple near Battambang, Cambodia.

Dana Germain cherishes this picture of Rich as head pirate taken on the family’s Spring Break 2013 Pirates in the Caribbean Disney cruise. The children (from left) are Alegra, Ellery, Davis and Ryker.

Traveling light is key, says mom Dana with kids (from left) Ellery, Ryker, Davis and Alegra. Dana is homeschooling during the trip, but normally twins Alegra and Ryker are students at Lanier Middle School while Ellery and Davis attend The Shlenker School. (Photo: lawellphoto.com)