I have ninja-like skills when it comes to finding a great rate on airfares and hotels. I hop on slashed deals with lightning-quick reflexes and accrue points with dizzying speed thanks to my Chase Sapphire card, which has also…
Imagine swinging on the porch of an antebellum home, sweet tea in hand, wondering if you should explore some of America’s early history, indulge in some Southern comfort food, head to the beach, or stay swinging for just a…
My 9-year old loves The Amazing Race – he watches and rewatches old seasons; wears an Amazing Race t-shirt; writes lists of the competitors; and has even read a book written by someone on the show. We have even…
Family travel memories are more than our photos and souvenirs. They become part of us, which is part of the reason I feel so passionately about traveling with kids. Visiting new places helps us better appreciate the broader world…
Mickey, Mulan, memories, money and more — it’s been less than 24 hours since we’ve been home from our inaugural trip to Orlando, and I took lots of notes for tips for Disney first-timers while on-site at the Parks,…
I have been traveling and planning across-the-globe journeys for decades – a year in China, five weeks in Vietnam, three cities in nine days through Europe – no problem! So imagine my surprise at the complexities and nuances of…
Saving money is really important to me because it means MORE funds for traveling. I go to dollar stores mostly for prizes for classroom parties, gift bags, and tissue paper, but there are dozens of items that are essentials…
I’m sitting here writing this from the beach, trying not to get sand in the crevices of my keyboard. No kids in sight. It’s really peaceful and I’ve got some kind of citrus, pineapple, magical margarita in my hand.…
I’m an animal lover to the core – and would have a house full of critters if I could (one dog and two cats, for now…) We love to search out animal-related excursions or experiences when we’re traveling. Riding…
Lions, tigers and cougars, oh my! The Exotic Feline Rescue Center (EFRC) in Terre Haute, Indiana (about 1 hour west of Indianapolis) is one of my favorite places in the state. It’s a perfect destination for families of all…