Why Travel is Good for your Family
Your travels may look different once you have kids but by no means do they need to end all together. In fact, several studies have proven that there are many benefits for families who travel together. Break Away From Stress and Routine Most families spend their days dealing with deadlines, tasks, errands, and other monotonous […]
Helpful Travel Apps
As you plan for your travels and while you are enjoying them, there a couple of extremely helpful apps that will make your trip even more seamless. The following four are some of the most useful and easy to use. Hotel Now No one wants to have to book a hotel the day of, but […]
Tips for Traveling with Kids but without the Stress
School’s out for summer! As families everywhere gear up to hit the road for summer vacations, parents of young children have a lot of work cut out for them to ensure the best possible trip. Here are a few tips to keep in mind when embarking on new adventures with kids: FLY EARLY IN THE […]
Travel Spotlight: New Orleans
Recently, my family and I traveled to New Orleans. I have written before about the importance for children to gain cultural knowledge while traveling. We plan our trips carefully around events, landmarks and sightseeing adventures that will fill our children with a sense of awe and wonder. New Orleans did not disappoint! A typical day […]
Outdoor Travel Experiences for the Family
It is always a great idea to spend a vacation with the family. Doing so gives you the opportunity to bond and enjoy yourself without the immediate stress of issues such as time management and bills. These adventures also allow you to explore the natural world while creating unique experiences you will surely remember forever. […]
Traveling on a Budget
Whenever you ask anyone the one thing they wish they could do more, the popular answer will usually be “travel.” One of the main reasons why people are not able to travel as often as they would like is due to their finances. However, despite what many people think, traveling does not have to be […]
National Parks You Might Not Think To Visit
We are all aware of many of America’s most famous national parks due to the spotlight consistently on them. However, there are many other lesser known beauties that are doing what they do best which is protect some of the world’s most unspoiled scenery. These national parks are great for those people who enjoy taking […]
Best Gifts for Eco-Travelers
For those who enjoy traveling, there are many “green” gifts that are a great choice. Whether it’s a Christmas or birthday gift for a friend, or you simply want to stock up on travel essentials for yourself, you will find that most shopping lists focus more on consumerism and affiliate links. However, with enough research, […]
What To Look For In A Volunteer Abroad Program
Even though volunteering abroad can be very easy, the difficulty comes in choosing from an endless stream of volunteer abroad opportunities. Lonely Planet discusses this dilemma in a book titled, Volunteer: A Traveller’s Guide. In this article they say, “the more popular international volunteering becomes, the more difficult it is to pinpoint where to go, […]
Winter Vacations For Non-Skiing Families
Skiing and snowboarding is usually a staple activity for most families during the winter, especially when planning their next vacation destination. However, not all families are keen to the activity. Luckily, if you are one of those families who doesn’t enjoy skiing, there are still plenty of things you can do while on vacation. Mountain […]