Thanks to Beaches Turks & Caicos and Social Media on the Sand for introducing me to this resort. There is travel and then there are vacations. I won’t lie and say they are one and the same. They both have their merits. It’s hard to do both at once. Sometimes you can cram both into…
DIY Retro Travel Patch Adventure Backpacks for Kid Travelers
We are homeschooling and traveling a lot this year. Regular school backpacks won’t work for our action packed itineraries and year long adventure. My kids need something I could not find in a catalog. Inspiration: Retro Travel Patch Backpacks We’ve been collecting retro travel patches for years. I have always wanted to do something cool with them. Inspiration…
Visiting the Church of The Holy Sepulchre in Jerusalem
Of all the churches that you might consider visiting in Jerusalem, the Church of the Holy Sepulchre is the big one. Regardless of your faith, no matter what your domination or religious affiliation, it’s something you should see, and an appropriate place to tour with kids. The Church of the Holy Sepulchre is a short…
Perfect Pitstop: The Ventura Botanical Gardens
Planning a trip up the California Coast? Be sure to place a big gold star on the map next to Ventura, and the Ventura Botanical Gardens. We’re so fortunate to have the California coastline at our disposal for addressing fits of wanderlust. Pile in the car and roll the windows down, salt air tingling, sun…
The Viking Museum and Viking Duck Boat Make Touring Dublin with Kids Great Fun
Vikings did not wear stupid plastic (or even leather) helmets with horns. There were no Viking duck boat fleets in days of yore. But don’t let this historical inaccuracy, or any other hangups, dampen your fun if you find yourself touring Dublin aboard an amphibious vehicle. The question of what to do with a couple…
Sandals Foundation #IslandImpact Makes a Difference in Turks & Caicos
Beaches Social Media on the Sand Conference is one of my favorites, because it’s one of the only conferences I know of that includes the entire family in many of the conference events. Given that Beaches Turks and Caicos, who hosted the event, is a family travel destination, this makes sense. I was excited to…
Malahide Castle and Avoca Cafe at Malahide
How do you spend your 8th birthday when you were born on Leapday? In our red-headed son’s case, you celebrate with a visit to Malahide Castle in Ireland. It’s our last day in #Ireland and we are feeling so sad we don’t have more time to explore. It’s stolen a piece of my heart! 🍀😍…
One Day in Rome With Kids Part Two
Thanks to Walks of Italy for helping us make the most of our very limited time in Rome. All opinions are my own. Part Two of our epic day in Rome started with the Coliseum. Some things you have to see with your own eyes. Don’t go it alone though. You’ll miss so much, and…
One Day in Rome With Kids Part One
Thanks to Walks of Italy for showing our family around Rome, in one day. All opinions are my own. One day in Rome with kids (or without!) is not nearly enough. It’s a tease. It’s sweet torture. But it’s better than nothing. You better make the most of it. Make the most of it we…