How to get a Passport- U.S. Passport Application and Renewal
In this post we will answer all your U.S. Passport questions: How to get a passport, passport processing times (how long it...
10 Funny and Unique Luggage Tags
Looking for funny luggage tags? How often do you pick up a bag on the luggage carousel to see if it is yours? Adding a unique...
7 Best Sanitizers for Travel
Stay healthy and happy on your next trip. These are our recommendations of the 7 best hand sanitizers for traveling. All 7...
What To Bring on the Plane- Flight Essentials
Now that your bags are packed it’s time to think about making the actual traveling portion of the trip more enjoyable. There...
Princeville Hike – Princeville Resort Area
If you are looking for a Princeville hike and you are staying in the Princeville resort area, there is a moderate trail with a...
Private Tours
Private Tours - There are so many options when it comes to making the most of your time in a new place, but one of the best is a...
Vacation Rental or Hotel?
Deciding between a vacation rental or hotel is an important decision that can impact the quality of your next vacation. There...
Costa Maya, Mexico- Mayan Ruins
There are Mayan ruins in Costa Maya, Mexico. This post walks you through options for a day trip to the Mayan ruins. Today, our...
Tivoli Day Trip from Rome
Tivoli is a perfect day trip from Rome with visits to Villa D'Este and Hadrian's Villa. You can catch a train out of Termini or...
Barcelona Family Vacation Ideas
We traveled abroad for the very first time in 2007 with a one year old and a four year old. Our trip started out a little...
Montenegro Day Trip
A Montenegro day trip is a quick sojourn down the Adriatic coast from Dubrovnik - it's easy to spend a day checking out this...
Traveling with Kids- Family Travel Tips
Traveling with babies, toddlers, kids, teenagers and adult children can be fun! In this article we give practical tips on...
Baby and Toddler Travel Accessories
When we first started traveling, our kids were very young and these accessories were extremely helpful. Sturdy Umbrella Stroller...
Dubrovnik, Croatia Day Trip
Dubrovnik is a beautiful port town located on the Croatian Adriatic coast. Dubrovnik, Croatia is a wonderful potential location...
A Perfect Week in Rome – Vacation Ideas
People sometimes ask us to name our favorite place we have ever been. It is an impossible decision because no two places are...
Loire Valley, France Itinerary
This itinerary assumes you have already spent time in Paris and are ready to see the French countryside. Fly into Paris, rent a...
Panama Canal, Panama- Cruise Ship Passage
If your upcoming cruise has a passage through the Panama Canal, this article gives you an idea of what to expect. Today, early...
Searching for Airfare- Find the Lowest Fares
At the beginning of each new year, our family starts the conversation about where we are going to go on our next trip. We will...
Cartagena, Colombia- One Day Trip
If you only have one day in Cartagena, Colombia, our itinerary is a good place to start. Today, we explore the port city of...
5 Best Noise Cancelling Headphones
We have used a variety of noise-cancelling headphones over the years for our travel adventures. Here are our recommendations...
Exploring Santorini, Greece- Travel Ideas
Santorini, Greece has something for everyone. Whether you are looking for a low-key beach getaway or an archaeological...
Simplify Your Travel
Travel can be stressful, even if you are on your way to an amazing destination. Here are our tips to simplify your travel to...
Rome to Florence- Day Trip Itinerary
If you have a day to spare during your time in Rome, a Rome to Florence (Firenze) day trip is a great addition to your...
Athens Day Trip- One Day in Athens
If you only have one day in Athens, this post has great recommendations for your Athens day trip. Stops covered in this post:...
Two Days in Munich, Germany- Itinerary Ideas
If you have two days to spend in Munich, Germany here are some suggestions to make the most of your time. All stops are family...
7 Tips for Better Vacation Photos
Great vacation photos allow you to remember your vacation for years to come. We have assembled a list of practical tips to help...
Icelandair Stopover Program
The Icelandair Stopover Program allows you to add an extended layover in Iceland as part of your Transatlantic travel. Think of...
7 Day Greece Itinerary
We love Greece and this 7-day Greece itinerary is balanced to give you time to explore, relax and recharge during your Greece...
Luggage and Packing Advice
When traveling abroad, having the right gear makes the entire experience much more enjoyable. These are our recommendations:...
7 Best Travel Pillows for Flying
Let's face it, airplane travel is not often comfortable or relaxing. Bringing along a neck pillow can help your neck, back and...
Zippori, Acco, and Rosh Hanikra, Israel
We were so tired after our long day in Jerusalem and the Dead Sea, but because we wanted to fit as much as humanly possible into...
Jerusalem and the Dead Sea
Very early this morning, we met our fabulous guide, Daniel, in the port city of Haifa. We drove for about two hours to the city...
Alanya, Turkey Day Trip
This morning, we arrived in Alanya, Turkey and we started driving into the country toward the ancient city of Side. This camel...
Siem Reap, Cambodia
Today, we departed Changi Airport in Singapore on a Silk Air flight to our next destination: Siem Reap, Cambodia. The next...
Phuket, Thailand Day Trip Ideas
Here are activity ideas if you have one day in Phuket, Thailand. We arrived in Phuket for a one-day cruise ship stop. Today, we...
Langkawi, Malaysia Jet Ski Tour
Today, we were driven by truck (with Dad in the back) to the beach for an island-hopping tour via Jet Ski. The streets of...
Penang, Malaysia Day Trip Itinerary
A one day itinerary for a day trip to Penang, Malaysia. Today, we began in Penang, an island off the coast of Malaysia. Our...
Roatan, Honduras
Today, our ship ported in Roatàn, a small island (population 60,000) located forty miles off the coast of mainland Honduras. The...
Puerto Limón, Costa Rica
Today, our ship docked in Puerto Limòn, a port city of around 100,000 located on Costa Rica’s Atlantic coast. When we...
Munich to Bavaria Day Trip
Today, we left Munich and drove two hours to the small village of Hohenschwangau, high in the Bavarian Alps. This placid...
Rome in a Day- One Day Walking Tour
Rome in a day
Getting Started in Singapore
We spent twenty-three hours airborne before arriving in beautiful Singapore! After an exhaustingly long day of travelling, our...