If anyone were to tell me I’d have an epic holiday aboard a houseboat, I would have told them they were crazy. Houseboats reminded me of my university days, when we’d cruise along Canada’s Lake Okanagan, drinking like fishes until we crashed into crammed sleeping quarters. But that was before I set sail with Le […]
Travel Mamas 10th Anniversary – My Blogging Journey & Most Popular Stories
March 28, 2019 32 Comments
Ten years ago I didn’t know what a blog was. Today Travel Mamas is one of the top travel blogs in the world. To celebrate the 10th anniversary of TravelMamas.com, I share my blogging journey below. Plus, I count down our 10 most popular blog posts of the past decade! My Blogging Journey After years […]
Unusual Things You Should Add to Your Family Vacation Packing List
May 25, 2018 36 Comments
When packing for a family vacation, you’ve got the standard stuff down. Clothes, shoes, toiletries…check, check, check! But what about those odd little things that will make your trip oh-so-much easier and more enjoyable? Your family vacation packing list is about to get a whole lot handier, thanks to these suggestions for unusual things to […]
How to Save Money on Flights with Next Vacay’s Travel Hacking Service
September 27, 2017 25 Comments
My family’s multi-state car trip last week was miserable. “A fun road trip!” we thought. That is, until our toddler son started to scream wildly as he launched anything he could get his hands on at me, the driver. This continued for most of the 11-hour journey. Flying would have saved us many long, stressful […]
Durable Luggage for Family Travel ~ Eagle Creek Expanse Review and Giveaway
June 2, 2017 132 Comments
Seeking durable luggage for family travel? Look no further than Eagle Creek. This company of travelers and innovators has been perfecting luggage and duffels to improve the travel experience since 1975. Their stuff is made to withstand a beating and even comes with a lifetime warranty. Whether flying overseas, embarking on a road trip with kids, […]
Where to Find the Ultimate in Fall Family Travel: The Giant Pumpkin Weigh-off!
October 2, 2012 6 Comments
Pumpkin festivals aren’t a new thing—many towns hold some kind of festivity to celebrate the harvest. But I’m here to introduce you what I lovingly refer to as the harvest festival on steroids: The Giant Pumpkin Weigh-off! Across the nation, giant pumpkin growers have been patiently biding their time all spring and summer planting seeds, […]
Family Travel in South Korea
August 23, 2011 25 Comments
As an expat and mom living in Asia with my husband and young daughter, I find traveling in South Korea with children far easier than in many countries. Family travel in South Korean can be an educational feast for all family members with its wealth of cultural traditions. Throughout the country, you can find plentiful […]
