Explore our collection of 178 family travel articles, featuring expert guides, insider tips, and unforgettable experiences.
Standing at the edge of the mighty Mississippi River with my daughter perched on my shoulders, I couldn't help but feel connected to generations of travelers who've been drawn to...
While my professional life revolves around studying active volcanoes across the Pacific Ring of Fire, there's something equally captivating about exploring Earth's geological history through a completely different lens. During...
¡Hola amigos viajeros! Never did I imagine that a spontaneous detour to Lambaré during my Paraguay exploration would reveal such a perfect family destination that won't drain your savings. This...
Growing up in Miami with a fishing rod practically glued to my hand, I thought I knew everything about Florida's waterfront adventures. But Jacksonville—Florida's largest city by area—has been a...
When most folks hear 'Rochester, Minnesota,' their minds immediately jump to the world-renowned Mayo Clinic. But as a 58-year-old theater intern who's traded corporate boardrooms for backstages, I've discovered this...
There's something magical about watching a child's face light up when they realize cars don't exist in the place they're visiting. That's exactly what happened when my friend's kids first...
When my corporate wellness workshop brought me to Olathe, Kansas last month, I'll admit my expectations were modest. Coming from the urban density of Vancouver and now living in Lubbock,...
As a pediatric nurse who's spent years balancing professional conferences with travel adventures, I never imagined I'd find myself tracking lion prides with a group of wide-eyed children in Tanzania....
When most travelers hear 'Bran Castle,' their minds immediately conjure images of vampires, dark forests, and Bram Stoker's infamous Count Dracula. Yet, after visiting this Romanian landmark for the third...
I never planned to write a family travel guide. But when my cycling buddy Dave invited me to join his family vacation to Vietnam last winter, I couldn't resist tagging...
While I typically find myself crawling through WWII bunkers in Eastern Europe or documenting forgotten fortresses along Mediterranean coastlines, a recent design project brought me to Greensboro, North Carolina. I'll...
When winter's chill hits Brisbane, my little family often dreams of sandy beaches and tropical adventures. Last December, we traded Australia's summer for the Caribbean's warm embrace in Puerto Plata,...
I never expected to find myself in Omaha, Nebraska, animating bicycle routes through cornfields on my iPad while sipping coffee at an adorable local café. But when my sister asked...
After two decades of exploring destinations from Morocco's bustling souks to Thailand's serene beaches, I've discovered that the perfect family vacation often combines cultural immersion with relaxation. Hungary offers exactly...
When I tell my fellow Aussie friends I'm heading to Kansas for a weekend getaway, I'm typically met with raised eyebrows. 'What's in Kansas?' they ask. After spending a delightful...
Growing up between two cultures taught me the value of finding hidden gems in unexpected places. Sioux Falls might not be on your typical family vacation radar, but this charming...
While my research typically takes me to remote Andean glaciers or isolated Arctic communities, a recent invitation to lecture at Coe College provided an unexpected opportunity to explore Cedar Rapids,...
When I first visited Crete with my niece and nephew last summer, I expected beautiful beaches and ancient ruins. What I didn't anticipate was how perfectly this Mediterranean gem balances...
When my sister's family invited me to join their Montana adventure last summer, I couldn't resist the opportunity to explore the natural wonders surrounding Kalispell. As someone who's spent years...
Growing up in Venice, I witnessed how tourism could transform a city's identity—sometimes for better, sometimes for worse. That experience has shaped how I approach travel with my own family,...