Explore our collection of 199 family travel articles, featuring expert guides, insider tips, and unforgettable experiences.
Standing before Neuschwanstein Castle last summer, with its ivory towers piercing through the misty Bavarian Alps, I couldn't help but whisper *'¡Dios mÃo!'* under my breath. This wasn't just any...
Nestled between the crystalline waters of Lake Thun and Lake Brienz, with the majestic Eiger, Mönch, and Jungfrau mountains standing sentinel in the background, Interlaken isn't just another pretty Swiss...
As an education administrator who's traversed five continents studying place-based learning, I've discovered that sometimes the most enriching family experiences aren't found in tourist hotspots but in unassuming locations that...
The first time I glimpsed Lake Pichola at sunset, with the Lake Palace seemingly floating on its mirrored surface, I understood why Udaipur is called the Venice of the East....
The Arizona desert in winter is like nature's greatest science experiment - dramatic temperature swings, unique adaptations, and ecosystems that defy expectations. When my sister asked me to plan a...
As someone who typically crosses finish lines solo, trading my racing bib for a family safari adventure in Nepal's Chitwan National Park felt like entering an entirely different endurance event....
When I first moved our family base to Valencia, I promised myself we'd explore more of my Scandinavian heritage with my daughter. Stockholm has since become our annual summer pilgrimage—a...
Where the rugged frontier spirit meets modern family adventure—that's Fort Smith, Arkansas in a nutshell. As someone who grew up appreciating the layered stories landscapes tell us, I've found Fort...
Growing up with feet in two distinct cultures taught me the value of finding places that feel like a warm embrace – destinations where families can both explore and exhale...
Y'all, sometimes the best family adventures happen when you least expect them! When a pottery workshop in Memphis fell through last month, my little ohana (that's family in Hawaiian) found...
As someone who's visited Orlando 12 times in the last decade—both solo for financial conferences and with my wife and son for family adventures—I've learned that the real magic of...
Standing atop Cadillac Mountain last summer, watching the first rays of sunlight touch American soil, I couldn't help but think how different this archaeological landscape was from my usual research...
When most people think of Las Vegas, images of neon-lit casinos and adults-only entertainment spring to mind. But as someone who's analyzed this desert metropolis from both a statistical and...
Last month, I found myself trading the rugged landscapes of New Zealand for the fairytale spires of Bavaria, accompanying my dear friend Marie and her two energetic children (Emma, 7,...
Standing at the edge of the Nidelva River, watching the colorful wooden houses of Bakklandet reflect in its waters, I found myself transported through time. Trondheim, Norway's first capital, cradles...
Standing beneath the vast Chilean night sky, with my travel telescope trained on the Southern Cross, I couldn't help but think how different stargazing feels in the Southern Hemisphere. The...
The Illinois River cuts through Peoria like an ancient lifeline, reminding me of the waterways that have connected indigenous communities for millennia. When my PhD research brought me stateside for...
When most folks hear 'Auburn,' they immediately picture the roaring crowds of Jordan-Hare Stadium and a sea of orange and blue. But after three springtime visits with my now-grown children...
After fifteen years in Japan's bustling metropolis of Yokohama, returning to the gentle folds of Appalachia feels like archaeological time travel of a different sort. Last summer, while visiting colleagues...
When most visitors plan a Chicago trip, they rarely pencil in its historic neighbour Cicero. But after a delivery route unexpectedly detoured me through this vibrant suburb last spring, I...
