The holidays are right around the corner, which means one thing: family travel. Whether you’re taking a road trip to grandma’s house or going farther afield on a Thanksgiving family adventure, you need all of the family travel hacks that you can get your hands on. So, without further ado, here are five of my […]

Are you preparing for international travel with the whole family? If so, your kids will need passports. Not sure where to start? No worries. We’ve got you covered when it comes to everything you need to know about getting a passport for kids. First Child Passport Give yourself ample time to collect and submit the […]

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 […]

Obtaining a Brazil tourist visa used to be a challenge. In fact, it deterred some travelers from visiting. Fortunately, the “land of palms” has expedited its visa process (effective January 25, 2018) for nationals of Australia, Canada, Japan, and the United States. This means the process of how to get a visa for Brazil is […]

Are the photos from your last family vacation still on a memory card? Do you have great intentions of creating a fabulous family vacation photo album but haven’t found the time?  Luckily, we’ve got the 5 tips you need to get back on track to creating memorable vacation photo albums quickly. 1. Tell A Story […]

Packing for a trip can feel intimidating and stressful. Especially when you’re doing it for the whole family. Luckily, common packing mistakes are easily avoided if you know what to watch out for.   Here are five common travel packing errors and how to avoid them.   1. Not Having a Plan B   When […]

Okay, you’ve managed to survive road trips with little ones. So, flying with babies and kids should be a breeze, right? Not necessarily. Road trips and plane travel each come with unique considerations and needs. That said, if you’ve booked your flights and lodging, packed your bags, and read a thousand websites about the places […]

That is so awesome that you are taking time to travel with your family! I truly believe that travel is an experience that everyone deserves and needs. Seeing the world is not only fun, but it also enriches our lives and expands our perspectives. By traveling abroad with your children, you are taking a pivotal […]

Hiking does not require access to forest trails or mountaintops, nature preserves or valley fields. These are all great places for a trot through nature, but cities can offer some of the many same advantages when hiking with the kids. Commune with nature. The right route through a city can offer beautiful neighborhood gardens, grassy parks […]

Are you hitting the road with the kids in tow this summer? If so, here are 10 tips to make the trip more pleasant. We’ve based these ideas on prior mistakes we’ve made … er, I mean, adventures we’ve had along the way. Not surprisingly, most are about keeping the backseat occupants entertained. “By failing […]