We ended our summer of slow travel through Asia in Vietnam. One of my long time “Bucket List” destinations, my family was excited to visit the lush and beautiful Ha Long Bay. We weren’t let down. Getting There We flew in...
Seven Travel Lessons Learned in 2017
The end of the year and beginning of the next is the perfect time to reflect on what’s transpired in 2017 and how to apply those learnings to 2018. Here are the lessons I’ve learned in the past year...
Vacation Roulette: We’re Going to Panama!
A couple of weeks ago I wrote about playing vacation roulette and just going wherever was available or nothing at all as opposed to previous years with heavily-planned trips far from home. We shopped a few options but none...
Anti-Review: Valeto Carry-on High chair? What?
As a frequent traveler and occasional blogger I am always on the hunt for products that could make our lives easier. When products come recommended by Condé Nast Traveler, Forbes and key members of various traveling mom Facebook groups...
Playing Vacation Roulette for Christmas Abroad
Usually, we have a trip planned for our Christmas holiday well in advance but this year, we hesitated. I am not sure if it was due to Kyle’s extreme influx in work travel, our constant time away from home...
Putting the ‘Mistake’ in Mistake Fare
I posted some time ago about the tremendous deal/mistake fare that was offered by Air Transat from several airports in Canada to several airports in Europe. I wasn’t sure at the time if this was just a great deal...
Helping a Toddler Beat Jet Lag
Jet lag is hard enough on adults, but children have it the worst. They don’t understand why they are tired, awake and may want to fight it but don’t have the strength. There are some easy ways to avoid...
Trending the Web in Family Travel
Often I am asked what I am following and finding in the travel space. Here are a few trending stories, travel deals and “follow-worthy” social media accounts circling the web in family travel. Newsworthy Have you heard about the...
Holiday Nanny: Not Just for the Rich
While traveling with a nanny may seem like something reserved for the rich and famous, it’s not solely for the extremely wealthy. In fact, almost everyone can afford some form of a travel companion, but should you? What Are...
We Flew Frontier: It Was Great!
Occasionally, there are times where traditional hub-and-spoke flag carriers just don’t make sense. While Southwest offers lots of direct flights in point-to-point service from many airports throughout the US, Spirit, Frontier, and JetBlue have also added lots of options...
Polygamy, Polyamory, and the Future of Travel
I really don’t care to discuss on this blog whether polygamy, polyamory, or any sort of plural relationship is good or bad. But I do sense society is changing and such arrangements will one day be protected by law,...
Benefits of Slow Travel With Children
As I previously covered, I spent the better part of six weeks in Asia with my daughter, sister and her boyfriend. There have been a lot of questions as to why we went for such an extended period of...
Drawbacks of Slow Travel With Children
As some readers already know, my daughter and I spent six weeks this summer in Asia traveling with my sister who is living in Thailand for the time being. My husband and I had traveled slow several years ago...
Green Sand Beach: Papakolea in Hawaii
During a recent trip to Hawaii, my family got to take full advantage of the natural beauty of the island. By far, one of the most breathtaking and adventurous, was the journey to the green sand beach, and view...
Review: Hong Kong Disneyland
Though we had been to and through Hong Kong more times than we could count, we have some favorite spots in the city that make any layover greater than four hours worth leaving the airport. We had never taken...
Review: Park Hyatt Beijing — Luxury Is Personal Even For Kids
I already knew from a previous stay that the Park Hyatt Beijing was going to impress, but I can honestly say that I had no idea just how much their personal touches, during our recent stay, would leave a...
Hyatt Sha Tin: Bring the Family Along to Hong Kong
Hong Kong is one of my favorite cities in the world and still a favorite for us now traveling as a family. Some may not immediately see the appeal of this destination as a family getaway, but traveling there...
Several Surprises in Aruba
This year for my 30th birthday my amazing husband, The Trip Sherpa, surprised me with a long weekend away to Aruba. I was excited to check off my second of the “ABC Islands”(Aruba, Bonaire, Curacao) and have a nice...
Things I Love: Luggage
As a traveling family we have an awful lot of things to take with us these days. There are clothes for us, for our little Lucy, and after learning our lesson with unexpected layovers – clothes for just about...
Things I Love: Travel Accessories
I am always looking for ways to make our family travels easier, safer, and generally more organized. I have found a few products that I absolutely love and are my must haves while traveling with baby-in-tow. Up & Away...
