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 […]
Amman With Teens: Things My Teenagers Actually Enjoy
If you’re visiting Amman with teens, you might be wondering what there is for teenagers to actually do in Jordan’s capital. I’ve taken my kids to Jordan close to a dozen times, from when they were little to now as teenagers, and we’ve spent months living in Amman. These are the things my teens actually […]
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 […]
What Makes a Hotel Memorable for Kids? Loews Has a New Idea
My kids have never talked about how comfortable a hotel bed was or how many loyalty points we earned from a stay. But years later, they still remember the treasure hunts, the telescopes, and the art projects they proudly brought home. Why Families Are Looking for More Than a Kids Club As I discovered more […]