Back in the Stone Ages before we had children, many of our favorite trips were in fall. We’d enjoy perfect weather, low crowds and more affordable prices for our shoulder season travels. Once we had ...

Most people think that “Hawaii” and “budget” don’t belong in the same sentence. After all, it’s supposed to be a splurge to visit a gorgeous tropical paradise… right? We’re here to tell you that ...

It’s been almost five years since we first slapped a mask and snorkel on one of our kids and threw him overboard. Yes, that actually happened here. We’ve had a range of experiences snorkeling with ...

Despite years of international travel with our kids, somehow we’d never made it across the border to Mexico. I can’t exactly tell you why, except that maybe we had an inclination that it was just for ...

Many people visit Chiang Rai on a day tour – after all, from Chiang Rai to Chiang Mai it’s only three hours on a comfortable bus ride. But if you prefer to escape the big city and get closer to nature ...

“Thanks for taking us on this boat trip today, Mom! It’s awesome.” That kind of genuine, unsolicited gratitude is extremely hard to come by in my new reality of tween parenting. But there it was, as ...

Usually when families think of kid-friendly vacations, theme parks and all-inclusive resorts are the first options that come to mind. Those trips with kids have their place, but if your heart sings at ...

You’ve decided you’re going to Hawaii, you’ve booked your plane tickets and you’ve even started planning your itinerary. Naturally one of your first questions will be how to get around in Hawaii. Am I ...

We’re firm believers that having the right gear can make or break a family travel experience. After all, sometimes the products we love at home just aren’t suited to a three-week six-country whirlwind ...

Is your family ready for a bucket list adventure? Now’s the time to start planning a trip to Alaska with kids! You’ll experience epic scenery, unique wildlife and adventures for every age. In this ...

Sometimes the avid travelers among us forget to look around and see the joy of exploring closer to home. As (fairly) new Ohioans, we’ve been amazed at just how many interesting places surround us!

As a parent, we’re told not to play favorites with our kids. But when it comes to travel destinations, all bets are off. While Ronnie has become a total mountain man during our travels (in terms of ...