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. What […]
What My Teenagers Enjoy in Amman (and what they don’t)
If you are like me and have teenagers, you likely know that the kind of travel that appeals to kids under 10 is very different than the kind of travel that appeals to teens (and even some tweens). While Jordan is an adventurous type of travel in itself, your teens likely do not want to […]
La Paloma Lodge Review (Osa Peninsula, Costa Rica)
La Paloma Lodge is one of those rare places that still feels real. Remote, peaceful, and completely immersed in nature. It features warm hospitality and unforgettable surroundings. One of the biggest reasons to visit the Osa Peninsula is that it remains one of the few places in Costa Rica that isn’t crawling with tourists. It […]
Star Clippers Review: Tall Ship Sailing in the Caribbean With a Teen
There’s something undeniably romantic about the idea of sailing the Caribbean on a tall ship. Real sails. Open decks. Salt air. A slower pace. The kind of travel that feels like stepping back into the golden age of sailing, when towering masts and wind-filled sails were the only way to cross the sea. That authenticity […]