685 articles tagged with family travel
Growing up with Mexican roots in Nashville, I always felt a strange sense of disconnection from my heritage. That is, until my first visit to Puerto Vallarta five years ago to scout for a destination wedding. What was meant to...
When my kids and I first stepped off the cruise ship into Hamilton, Bermuda's charming capital, we were immediately captivated by the pastel-colored buildings and crystal-clear waters. But as a mom who's navigated destinations from the Florida Keys to the...
Standing at the entrance of the Forbidden City, my EMT training kicked in as I scanned the vast courtyard for potential hazards – old habits die hard. But this time, I wasn't responding to an emergency; I was beginning a...
When most travelers think of Puerto Rico, their minds immediately jump to the colorful streets of Old San Juan or the luxurious resorts of Condado. But after decades of optimizing travel experiences like I optimize websites, I've discovered that sometimes...
When my production work took me to Montevideo last summer, I made what might seem an unusual decision: extending my stay to explore Las Piedras with my colleague's family. Just 15 miles north of Uruguay's capital, this unassuming city of...
When I first visited Rome in my 40s, I made the classic mistake of booking a hotel far from the city center to save money. Twenty years and countless trips later, I've learned that where you stay in the Eternal...
When I first landed in Seoul with my 10-year-old son Miles, the sprawling metropolis felt like stepping into one of those meticulously crafted animation backgrounds we spend months perfecting at the studio—layers upon layers of visual storytelling, each neighborhood with...
The first time I stood in Bumthang Valley with my three kids, watching the night sky erupt with stars above ancient temples, I understood why my late wife Amelia had placed Bhutan at the top of our family travel list....
When I first visited Dublin with my colleague's family years ago, I was struck by how this compact city balances its rich historical narrative with playful, family-oriented spaces. As a city planner, I'm naturally drawn to how urban environments accommodate...
As I stepped off the dusty bus in Gabu, Guinea-Bissau's eastern frontier town, I couldn't help but wonder if I'd made a mistake suggesting this destination to the family travelers who follow my blog. Two weeks later, as I watched...
Ever since my husband whisked me away to Antalya five years ago for our anniversary (while my mum watched the kids back in Florence), I've been completely smitten with Turkey's dazzling Turquoise Coast. There's something magical about waking up to...
As someone who's spent countless hours in laboratories analyzing data and methodically documenting findings, I've developed a particular approach to travel that mirrors my scientific mindset. Boston, with its rich tapestry of historical significance and intellectual capital, has become something...
The first time my daughter and I stepped into Muscat's Sultan Qaboos Grand Mosque, with its massive crystal chandelier catching the morning light, I realized Oman would challenge everything we thought we knew about the Arabian Peninsula. After my transformative...
Mon petit-fils often asks me, 'Mamie, when can we see the lions again?' It's been fifteen years since that company retreat first brought me to Kenya, transforming this game developer into an accidental wildlife photographer. Now, I return annually to...
The first time I laid eyes on Guilin's limestone karsts jutting dramatically from the misty Li River, I understood why this landscape has inspired Chinese artists for centuries. But what truly surprised me was how much more this region offers...
