My son just turned 15, and I’ve realized we’ve entered a completely different stage of family travel. When my boys were 7 or even 10, so much of our vacation planning revolved around keeping them happy. If they were happy, as a single mom, I was happy. It may not be how everyone operates, but […]
5 Days in El Salvador With Teens: An Adventure-Filled Family Itinerary
El Salvador was not really on my radar for a family vacation until the opportunity came up to visit on a mom and son trip with a friend and our boys. It ended up being one of those trips that surprised me in all the best ways. For families with teens who like adventure, El […]
10 Mom and Son Vacations My Family Actually Loved
I’m a single mom and have been traveling with my two boys for more than a decade, from toddlers and preschoolers right through to traveling with teens. Together, we’ve explored destinations around the world, from Canada and the USA to New Zealand, Vietnam, Jordan, France and Costa Rica. We’ve done all-inclusive resorts and big cities, […]
El Salvador with Kids: A Family Travel Guide to the Best Things to Do
When I told friends I was taking my kids to El Salvador, almost everyone thought I was crazy. They pictured the country from headlines years ago, not the volcanoes, surf beaches, welcoming locals, and family adventures we experienced. After exploring with my kids, El Salvador became one of the most surprisingly family-friendly destinations we’ve visited. […]
Top Airplane Snacks for Kids from Toddlers to Teens
Are you looking for the best airplane snacks for toddlers? Or perhaps you have older children and are on the hunt for some unique airplane snacks for kids? Are you wondering what snacks I can bring on the plane? Airplane travel can be stressful for parents. But it does not have to be! One of […]
7-Day Jordan Family Itinerary: The Perfect One Week Trip with Kids
If you have been following my family for a while, you will know that Jordan was one of the most life-changing trips for me for quite a few reasons. I first visited when the boys were 5 and 3 and then came back 6 months later and spent a whole month in the country making […]