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. […]
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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 […]
Things to do in Pittsburgh with Teens & Tweens: A 3-Day (or Weekend) Itinerary
If you’re looking for a city getaway that will actually keep teenagers engaged, Pittsburgh is one of the most underrated family destinations in the U.S. It’s walkable, packed with history, full of iconic sports culture, and has enough unique attractions to keep everyone happy! We visited Pittsburgh in Spring and took advantage of multiple sports […]
Best Hotels in Amman for Families
Amman is one of those cities that surprises families in the best way. It is somewhere I have visited many times and have stayed in all kinds of accommodations with my kids. Amman is safe, welcoming, and full of kid-friendly experiences like the Citadel, the Roman Theater, food tours, cooking classes, and parks where you […]