To Infinity…and Beyond!
5-4-3-2-1 Bsshoooooo. We have lift off! Today, my family and I joined thousands of other beach goers to watch the final space shuttle blast into space. The launch marked an end of an… Continue reading
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Relocating Your Family: A Different Type of Travel – Part I
I hit confirm on the airline’s website and it’s done. Five one-way tickets. We are officially scheduled to leave the home we’ve known for what seems like forever, and not return, at least… Continue reading
B is for…Biergarten
Fresh air. Beer. Sausages. Music. Playground. Friends. It’s no wonder the Bavarians are affable, good-humored people. They have the whole relaxed-family-fun-day figured out. Our family spent a few weeks in Munich, Germany last… Continue reading
Lessons from Traveling with Mom – Happy Mother’s Day!
Yesterday across the world, men and women, boys and girls, paused their busy lives to celebrate their moms, grandmas and mother-in-laws and give thanks for their life-long selflessness and unconditional love. I spent… Continue reading
Tips for Long Flights with Toddler
Below is an email full of travel tips my sister sent to her husband prior to his first cross-Atlantic trip flying solo with their just-turned-3 year old daughter. Thanks for sharing, sis! To: Husband,… Continue reading
Trading Board for Baby
Racing down the alpine corridor shifting my weight toe-side to heel-side and back again, I effortlessly weave past crowds of skiers. Powder sprays behind my snowboard as I shout, “Wahoooooo!”. I navigate… Continue reading
Top 5 Ways to Uncover Fun Family Activities While Traveling
Try one of these approaches to uncover fun activities or special events on your next family trip. 1. Ask a cab driver. Cab drivers are often friendly locals that want you to enjoy… Continue reading
B is for…Bungalow
bun·ga·low [buhng-guh-loh] a one-storied thatched or tiled house, usually surrounded by a veranda (www.dictionary.com) an inexpensive, or luxurious, haven for families beaching it in Mexico, South America or other tropical destinations (Little B and… Continue reading
Article in Conde Nast Traveler
“The A-to-Z Guide to Traveling with Kids”, by Wendy Perrin, in Conde Nast Traveler, April 2011, included some great tips for traveling families. Here are a few highlights with my comments: K is for… Continue reading
Fun Hiking Gear for Your Family
Ahhh…The first kiss of spring. Your winter coat and gloves retreat to their place in the closet. Your step welcomes a revived bounce and your cheeks blush from the tender sun warming your… Continue reading