Travel tips with a focus on family travel and traveling with kids. From location-specific articles to traveling on a budget and more.
I live with my family in Wimberley, Texas. And there’s a lot that I love about this place. But 2 of my kids identify as different parts of the LGBTQ community and have dealt with a lot of bullying and hate. So is Wimberley Texas tolerant? Wimberley Texas is not always tolerant of those who … Read more
My family and I love Costa Rica. But we hadn’t been in over 4 years. Once the travel ban there was lifted, we booked a trip and just returned after 10 days. Wanting to know what is it like to travel to Costa Rica right now? Here’s what we learned: Traveling to Costa Rica in … Read more
My family and I just returned from London; our first visit there with kids. Before we went, we wondered how can I travel with kids in London and what is there to do in London with kids? Here’s what we discovered: Traveling in London with kids is best using the London underground subway (the tube). … Read more
Many of my friends can’t wait to leave the kids with grandma and go on vacation. But that’s not how my wife and I like to do it. So I wondered what some of the benefits are for families that travel together. Families that travel together experience a unique bonding, an expanded understanding of our … Read more
Everyone knows about NASA or the San Antonio riverwalk. But I wondered where some of the lesser-known family fun vacations in Texas were. Austin has many great places the whole family will enjoy, from the Cathedral of Junk to the Barton Creek Greenbelt or nearby rivers in San Marcos for tubing. Waco has the Dr. … Read more
My family and I just returned from a visit to the San Diego Zoo. Since we’ve been to a lot of zoos and this one was, by far, the most expensive, afterward, we began to wonder is the San Diego Zoo worth it? A family of 4 can spend over $200 for a 1-day pass, … Read more
I am a father of 3 daughters, and as 2 of them enter their tween years, it’s getting harder to find vacation spots that all of us will love. So I wondered what some of the best vacation spots for families with tweens were. The best vacation spots for families with tweens include a mix … Read more
My family of 5 loves to go on vacation, but vacations can get expensive! So I decided to look into some affordable family vacation destinations. Our list of affordable family vacation destinations includes Washington DC, San Antonio, Costa Rica, Charleston, and Nashville, TN. Those cities have extensive activities for families at much lower prices than … Read more
My family and I LOVE Costa Rica and have been many times. But for the first time traveling family, I understand wondering is Costa Rica kid friendly? Costa Rica is very kid friendly, featuring beaches to swim, jungles and rainforests to do easy hikes in, animal sanctuaries to tour, or zip lining across treetops. Costa … Read more
My family and I love to go on vacation, but we really only take 1 big vacation a year. So I wondered how many vacations does the average family take? 40% of Americans, which is almost 100 million people, will take at least 1 vacation each year. Of those 100 million people, 28% will take … Read more
My family and I love to travel all across Costa Rica. We especially love to visit Guanacaste Costa Rica. Guanacaste Province in Costa Rica in a state on the Pacific side of the country in the northern half. The capital is Liberia, which is also the best airport to fly into. Guanacaste has pristine beaches, … Read more
Wondering what is trekking all about, how it differs from hiking, the best beginner’s tips for trekking, trekking benefits and where to go? Here’s what I’ve discovered: Trekking is an extended, multi-day backpacking hike often in remote, mountainous regions. While often done in groups, trekking locations are often only accessible by foot. Benefits include mental … Read more
Costa Rica is one of the most beautiful places on Earth. But while it’s fun to go there with kids, sometimes it’s good for couples to just reconnect with only each other. So here, I’ve compiled a list of the best places to stay in Costa Rica for couples. In our busy everyday lives, whether … Read more
Looking for Steps to Plan a Vacation? I think you’ll agree with me that our lives get complicated and busy. We mean to save up for vacations and book them well in advance to get the best deals only to wait until the last minute anyway. Where to go that isn’t already booked? How to … Read more