There are plenty of guidebooks out there that help parents plan family trips. We have our favorites, including Fodor's Around series (Around London with Kids, for example) and the student guide series of Let's Go (Let's Go Western Europe is sitting right beside me). However, it's harder to get the kids inspired pre-trip. They're not as involved in the planning process, even if you … [Read more...]
Tips on living abroad: A Better Life for Half the Price
January 30, 2015 By
If you're a serious lover of travel, it's crossed your mind at least once, and you probably flirt with the idea regularly: what if we were to move outside the country, and explore a different culture indefinitely? As a travel writer who could work from anywhere, I've considered the idea more than most parents I know. Most recently, I toyed with dipping my toes in the expat waters when I … [Read more...]
Travel gift for families: The Family Traveler’s Handbook
December 13, 2013 By
Today, instead of offering a travel gift idea for kids, we're reviewing a great travel gift from which the whole family can benefit. The The Family Traveler's Handbook by Mara Gorman is a slam dunk of a stocking stuffer for any family on your list this season. This guidebook isn't geared toward a single destination or style of travel; rather, it's your new bible for family travel inspiration and … [Read more...]
Product review: Little Passports
June 28, 2013 By
We're always on the lookout for educational products that teach kids about global destinations and cultures in a fun way. When we can't travel the globe or the US, the next best thing is to learn about new places from home! Enter Little Passports. This subscription series is a home run: it's creative, engaging, educational, and affordable. What is Little Passports? Basically, it's a … [Read more...]
It’s here! Lots to Do in Line: Walt Disney World edition
April 25, 2013 By
Over a year ago, I reviewed Meredith Lyn Pierce's Lots To Do In Line: Disneyland. I admitted to being a reluctant reviewer: After all, I believe in not waiting in Disney lines at all! But after reading through the book, I wholeheartedly endorsed Lots to Do in Line. There was only one thing missing...all of Walt Disney World. Now Pierce is back with Lots to Do In Line: Walt Disney World, which I'm … [Read more...]
