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I fell in love with Provence long before setting foot on French soil. I had read and heard so much about Provence that for years I dreamed of visiting this region of La belle France. I almost made it there on my honeymoon when my new husband and I spent a week on the Côte [...]
When we told friends that our family was planning to stay in hostels throughout our five-day trip in Germany, it became clear that most people still associate hostels with youthful backpacking adventures, not family vacations. Hostelling isn’t just for college kids, though, as our family of five discovered firsthand while staying at two of Hostelling International‘s hostels [...]
If you’re considering moving to another country and becoming an “expat” like I did, start planning NOW. The more time you have to prepare, the better off you’re going to be. My husband and I moved with our three young sons from South Carolina to the Netherlands last year. Here are nine tips for expats [...]
ClubMed holds a special place in my heart. It’s not just because I experienced some of my happiest travel memories at ClubMed. It’s also because the brand offers incredible vacations, no matter your stage of life or travel preferences. ClubMed designs its resorts to fulfill the vacation wishes of three target travelers: singles, couples, and families—allowing vacationers to hone in on the [...]
Whistler is well-known as the number one, biggest ski resort in North America. But not everyone who decides to visit Whistler skis or rides, or is even interested in hitting the slopes. Sacrilege to us skiers, I know. Whistler’s success as a resort destination goes far beyond its acres of skiable terrain and vertical drop. Whistler Village [...]
Chances are you have taken your turn at the wheel of a road trip. Just like any long drive in the U.S. or elsewhere, a road trip in Europe requires planning and patience. North American tourists may be surprised by some of the differences between road-tripping at home versus overseas. Here are some European road trip tips I learned [...]
I admit it. I haven’t been traveling a lot lately. That’s not right for a Travel Mama like me. I’ve been too busy prepping for the launch of my book, The Travel Mamas’ Guide; being a mom to two children who seem to have more time off from school than I ever dreamed possible as a [...]
Who doesn’t love Mad Libs? Sure, they’re silly and childish, but that’s the point! Think you’re too grown-up for Mad Libs? Even my serious, smartypants Ph.D. neighbor, George, gets overwhelmed with uncharacteristic fits of the giggles when Mad Libs are brought out, making this word game a big hit for adults and kids alike at [...]
When most of us daydream about a European vacation, we probably envision soaking up the sunshine while sipping a cappuccino and people-watching at an outdoor café. After all, the busy summer season is when the vast majority of tourists travel to Europe. Families tend to restrict themselves to summer holidays because that is when the kids are [...]
If you’re a Travel Mama or a Travel Daddy, you may be thinking “Seriously? A hostel? Been there, done that, with my best friend and my backpack, thanks.” I’d wager that you may still have a few stories hidden in that backpack too, and that you think those student backpacking and hosteling days are a thing [...]
