Explore our collection of 186 family travel articles, featuring expert guides, insider tips, and unforgettable experiences.
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...
As a Miami native who grew up exploring Florida's less-traveled paths, I've always known there's more to Orlando than Mickey's kingdom. Don't get me wrong—Disney magic is real (and spectacular),...
As someone who grew up straddling two cultures, I've always been fascinated by places where history comes alive through different cultural lenses. St. Augustine, with its Spanish colonial architecture, pirate...
When my buddy Jake suggested a weekend trip to Pocatello, Idaho with his kids, I'll admit I gave him some serious side-eye. After globe-trotting from Berlin's underground clubs to Bali's...
Growing up in a Mexican-American household, I always felt a special connection to Mexico, but it wasn't until I started planning destination weddings that I truly discovered the magic beyond...
After relocating from Oklahoma to Perth five years ago, I've become something of an unofficial tour guide for visiting friends and their families. While my professional background is in tax...
As someone who routinely chases the twin thrills of vinyl treasures and thoroughbred races across the globe, I never expected to become an impromptu expert on family activities in Nicholasville,...
When most people think of Miami, images of South Beach, art deco buildings, and adults sipping cocktails typically come to mind. But after three visits with my daughter Zoe over...
Standing before the imposing gates of Versailles Palace, I couldn't help but wonder how many families rush through these gilded halls, ticking off a bucket list item while their little...
Last spring, I found myself with a rare three-day weekend between EMT shifts and a standing invitation from my Dutch friend Marieke. Despite typically gravitating toward more rugged landscapes, something...
The first time I laid eyes on the ochre landscape of Australia's Red Centre, I was instantly transported back to my environmental fieldwork days. But this time, I wasn't collecting...
After decades of planning recreation programs for families back in Minneapolis, I've developed a keen eye for spotting activities that genuinely engage both kids and adults. When my son Jake...
The morning light filters through the colorful textiles hanging in the mercado as my friend Lucia's twins race ahead, their excitement palpable in the bustling aisles of Guatemala City's central...
Singapore holds a special place in my heart as a destination that beautifully balances cutting-edge innovation with deep cultural roots—much like my own Korean-American heritage. As someone who travels monthly...
