Hey there! Planning a vacation with teens? Do you find traveling with teens… challenging? I know how you feel. I have two teenage children, currently ages 19 and 17. We feel lucky because they are (usually) cheerful travelers and they generally enjoy spending time with us and each other. I believe that's the result of […]
Hey there! Planning a dream trip across the ocean? Have you planned for jet lag??? You may feel jet lag when you travel across two or more time zones. I don't notice it much when we fly across the United States. But when we fly across an ocean I definitely feel it. My family traveled […]
Do you have a goal to travel more? Is there a dream destination you want to check off your list? Do you want to make memories with your family on a special vacation? For me, the answer is always yes, yes, and yes! My family travels often and we have learned that it pays to […]
Hey there! Planning a trip to a new city? Worried about staying safe? My teen daughter and I recently returned from a trip to San Francisco, California. Before our trip, we heard some CRAZY rumors about San Francisco that made it sound like a post-apocalyptic war zone. Turns out, San Francisco felt like a typical […]
Hey there! Planning an international trip with kids? Wondering what luggage will work best? Planning a big solo or couples trip is one thing. Doing it with kids is a whole different challenge. You not only have to plan, pack and haul for yourself… you have to do it for your children too. And it feels […]
Planning a national park trip? Did you know that there are lots of ways to save money on entrance fees? The national parks are a bargain any day of the year, and well worth the entrance fee. But if you: Are planning a multi-park road trip Have elementary-age kids Are eligible for a special pass… […]
Do you have a travel rewards credit card? If so, are you making the most of it? If you manage your credit well and pay your balances in full every month, your credit card could pay you to travel. My family gets free flights, free checked bags, free priority boarding, premium airport lounge access and […]
Fighting, drama, conflict… Whatever you call it, vacation fighting is one of the most challenging parts of any family trip. It's natural that when members of a family spend many hours together, conflicts will happen. After all, most of us don't bother to use our best behavior around our families. And vacations often push the […]
I had no idea how common plantar fasciitis is until I got it myself about four years ago. Plantar fasciitis is a foot condition where the plantar fascia (ligament in your arch) is damaged, then tightens and causes stabbing heel pain. I've picked up a few tips for traveling with plantar fasciitis. Most cases of […]
Hey there! If you travel a lot, or even once in awhile, you probably know how hard it is to leave your pets behind. Your animals are members of your family, and you obviously want them to be comfortable and safe when you travel without them. Our family travels a lot, and with two dogs […]
