685 articles tagged with family travel
I never expected to fall for Columbia, South Carolina. But here I am, fresh off a week exploring this underrated Southern gem with my sister and her two kids (ages 7 and 10), and I'm genuinely smitten. While I typically...
When most travelers think of Mitchell, South Dakota, the iconic Corn Palace immediately springs to mind. But after my impromptu detour through America's heartland last summer, I discovered this unassuming prairie town harbors historical treasures that rival its cornucopia centerpiece....
I never imagined that at 60, I'd be writing travel guides for families with young children, but life has a way of surprising you. While I typically find myself documenting the majestic canyons of Arizona or ancient temples in Cambodia,...
As someone who spends their professional life coordinating athletic facilities and team travel, I've developed a keen eye for accommodations that hit the sweet spot of luxury, functionality, and family appeal. During a recent summer conference in South Carolina, I...
Twenty years ago, when my wife's back injury led us to discover Costa Rica's healing thermal waters, I never imagined this small Central American paradise would become such an integral part of our family's travel legacy. Now, in my sixties,...
Though my travels typically take me through textile villages in rural India or ancient markets along the Mediterranean coast, last month found me in the heart of America's Midwest—Indianapolis. My sister relocated there with her two children last year, and...
While my travels typically take me to innovation hubs across continents, a recent detour to Sterling Heights, Michigan revealed an unexpected laboratory of family entertainment innovation. This Detroit suburb—Michigan's fourth-largest city—has transformed itself into a remarkable family destination that balances...
There's something magical about watching your kid's eyes widen at their first mountain vista – that moment when the everyday screen time battle suddenly becomes irrelevant in the face of Mother Nature's grandeur. While Meridian might be known as Idaho's...
¡Hola viajeros! There's something magical about arriving in Sofia—this underrated Balkan gem where Soviet-era monuments stand alongside golden-domed churches and the dramatic silhouette of Vitosha Mountain creates the most stunning urban backdrop. But here's the real treasure I discovered during...
As an urban planner with a penchant for adventure, I've traversed landscapes across continents, but sometimes the most enlightening journeys happen in unexpected places. Northeast Ohio—with its fascinating blend of industrial heritage, natural beauty, and architectural innovation—offers precisely such a...
When my son Liam and I stepped off the plane in Rome last spring, I could practically feel the animation cells of history flipping through time right beneath our feet. Sure, the Colosseum was high on our list (what 12-year-old...
When my non-profit work brought me to Farmington last year, I expected a brief stopover in this northwestern New Mexico town. Instead, I discovered a cultural crossroads with surprising depth – where ancient Indigenous heritage meets small-town Americana against a...
While visiting my daughter's family in Newcastle last summer, I discovered that this vibrant coastal city offers far more than its postcard-perfect beaches. As a grandmother to two energetic youngsters and an environmental scientist at heart, I found myself delightfully...
As someone who's spent years tracing family histories across continents, I've developed a sixth sense for finding historical gems hiding in plain sight. Boston's Freedom Trail gets all the glory (and the crowds), but the city's revolutionary spirit extends far...
Growing up in Australia's Northern Territory, I developed an intimate relationship with water that was both spiritual and practical. The lakes of Wisconsin might seem worlds away from the coastal waters of Darwin, but they share that same liminal quality—spaces...
