Explore our collection of 178 family travel articles, featuring expert guides, insider tips, and unforgettable experiences.
As someone who's explored wildlife sanctuaries across three continents, I never expected to find such a delightful family destination tucked away in Illinois. Elgin might not have South Africa's dramatic...
As a public defender and mom of two curious kids, I've learned that travel isn't just about seeing new places—it's about creating living classrooms for our children. Chicago, with its...
When my colleague Jenny asked if I'd join her family trip to Rio Rancho, New Mexico to record desert soundscapes for our archive project, I couldn't resist. While I typically...
I've traversed prairies across three continents, but there's something special about Idaho's agricultural heartland that keeps drawing me back. Last summer, while documenting small-town America for a technical writing project,...
When I first landed in Conakry with my sister's family last winter, the humid air carried both the salt of the Atlantic and the distinctive energy of West Africa—a palpable...
There's something deeply restorative about Minnesota's waters—a quality I've come to appreciate after years of chasing architectural wonders across continents. Saint Cloud, nestled along the Mississippi River and surrounded by...
As both a pediatrician and an avid traveler, I've learned that the most meaningful family adventures happen when we step away from the obvious tourist checklist. After multiple visits to...
While my adventures typically take me to remote Andean peaks or Australian outback trails, there's something magical about the quintessential American road trip that speaks to my soul. This past...
The vast Mongolian steppe stretched before us like an ocean of grass as our 4x4 rumbled away from Ulaanbaatar's concrete skyline. Marco squeezed my hand while our daughter Sofia pressed...
When most travelers think of Puerto Rico, San Juan's colorful streets and Rincón's beaches typically top the list. But my investigative instincts recently led me to Caguas—a city that flies...
While my typical adventures trend toward solo expeditions tracking marine conservation efforts, my recent pivot to landlocked Uganda with my sister's family proved that wildlife encounters need not be exclusively...
Mumbai isn't just India's financial powerhouse—it's a vibrant tapestry of experiences that can captivate visitors of all ages. Having spent countless childhood summers visiting my father's relatives in Kerala, I've...
Having spent the last eight years exploring Australia's coastal gems from my adopted home in Perth, I've developed quite the knack for finding destinations that bridge the generational divide. Brisbane,...
Having spent decades appraising art treasures across Europe's grand estates, I've developed a peculiar fondness for the juxtaposition of natural and man-made wonders. The Sussex coastline—with its Victorian piers standing...
Standing in Cusco's Plaza de Armas with my colleague's family last summer, I watched as her children's eyes widened at the same colonial architecture that had captivated me during my...
When most folks plan an East Coast family getaway, Delaware rarely tops their list—let alone Pike Creek, a charming suburban enclave tucked away in the rolling hills of New Castle...
There's something magical about witnessing a child's eyes widen with wonder at the sight of snow-capped mountains reflected in crystal-clear waters. While Queenstown is renowned as New Zealand's adventure capital,...
There's something profoundly humbling about watching a child's face illuminate with wonder as they spot their first giraffe in the wild or gaze up at the Kalahari's impossibly starry sky....
San Francisco might be known for its iconic Golden Gate Bridge, steep hills, and the infamous Alcatraz, but as someone who's spent countless hours analyzing structural details and exploring mountain...
When most travelers think of Nara, Japan, they immediately picture the famous bowing deer of Nara Park. While these adorable creatures are absolutely worth meeting (and my kids still talk...