Thanksgiving will be here before you know it. How will you and your family celebrate this year? Instead of opting for the same old turkey coma, why not shake things up by starting a new family tradition? From a multi-ethnic dinner to life-changing Thanksgiving travel, we’ve got the ideas you need to make this Thanksgiving […]

From ancient ruins to cascading waterfalls, Thailand and Cambodia deliver big when it comes to adventure travel with kids. You’ll love their gorgeous beaches and lush jungles, and you’ll have the opportunity to visit one-of-a-kind attractions, making these sister nations the ideal spot for a family vacation. From working with elephants at a sanctuary, to […]

Childhood has become domesticated, and it’s hurting our kids. For many children today, smartphones have replaced nature hikes and outdoor exploration. Yet, according to Outside, “Our changing culture has knocked away the scaffolding that used to provide formative and enriching adventures.” That’s why it’s paramount that we bring back childhood adventures. So, how do we […]

Are we harming our kids by restricting the amount of free outdoor play that they enjoy? That’s the question that Angela Hanscom, a pediatric occupational therapist, explores in her book Balanced and Barefoot. Some have coined the term “risky play” to describe the unstructured play that Hanscom discusses. But, for me, this concept brought to […]

Interested in visiting Patagonia with kids? Imagine a land of snow-clad granite peaks, turquoise lakes, lush forests, massive glaciers, and exotic wildlife. If you’ve ever longed to visit some of the most pristine wilderness settings in the world and come face-to-face with sublime landscapes that will make you feel completely insignificant, then the Torres del […]

Pouting. Whining. Complaining. Sulking. Few behaviors bring the fun of family vacations to a screeching halt as quickly. Yet, during travels with children, these negative behaviors happen, especially when kids find themselves in unfamiliar surroundings and situations. When it comes to fun travel for kids, how can you move past these difficult moments? Check out […]

“Grit” marks the new buzzword of the parenting advice world. But what does it mean, and why do our kids need it? According to researcher Angela Duckworth, grit provides a better predictor of future success, earnings, and happiness than any other single factor. In fact, grit outperforms IQ, emotional intelligence, and talent. While the term […]

In the 12th century, the Khmer Empire’s political control stretched across the far reaches of Southeast Asia. The Angkor Wat Archaeological Park remains an homage to this moment in history. The largest religious complex in the world, Angkor Wat measured four times bigger than Vatican City in Rome. What’s more, it required more than 5.5 […]

Just because you’ve settled down to start a family, doesn’t mean your days of adventuring are numbered. Costa Rica remains one of the top outdoor destinations in the world. The area around Arenal Volcano National Park and La Fortuna features activities for all ages making this a top adventure destination when traveling Costa Rica with […]

If you’ve been reading this blog for any amount of time, you know that I talk about the benefits of traveling with your kids A LOT. We’ve delved into the research, and we’ve considered how it makes children better global citizens. But there’s an even more fundamental reason why travel is the best gift you […]