Take That Couples Trip
As a therapist of 20 years, I’m going to give you some free couples advice: don’t waste energy trying to mimic your early relationship. Instead, grow your relationship as you go through life and the parenting years, creating new chapters.…
Travel with a Singleton
Hesitant to travel the world with your single child? Travel with one is neither better nor worse than travel with multiples, just different, and with plenty of perks. The biggest benefit is cost. With a singleton, you buy fewer flights…
Ready for Family Safari?
I was blown away by safari last summer. There’s something magical about driving the changing landscape of the Serengeti and watching spectacular animals in their natural world. That said, it’s not for everyone, and doing it before your family is…
Christmas in July
Summer’s in full swing. You’re busy soaking up the sun, picking berries, enjoying BBQs, reveling in music festivals and sending kids to camp. LOVE that you’re living in the moment! If you’re interested in spending Christmas break abroad, however, time…
Why passport “expiration” is not a travel by date.
It’s nearly summer travel season; before you go abroad, make sure you know the difference between passport expiration and travel validity. There’s still time to expedite a renewed passport if needed! For spring break, we arrived at the airport for…
To Cruise or Not to Cruise?
Disclaimer: I generally prefer not to book group tours or huge hotels. So with biases declared, here’s my most objective opinion of cruising. To cruise or not to cruise depends entirely on the operator and your style and expectations. Cruises…
Hire A Local Guide
There are tons of apps and online resources to get to know a place, especially the major destinations. Group tours allow you to cover many sites in a short time (but be prepared to be herded like cattle and constantly…
Hotel or AirBNB?
So you’re planning a family trip. Should you go hotel or AirBNB? Each has its pros and cons. Ask yourself the following to help make your choice. How many are in your group? What is your budget? Do you prefer…
Tourist or Traveler?
Ever been on a trip where you wanted to relax but came home exhausted? Or you expected to be immersed, but ended up in an Americanized resort with a weekly “cultural night”? A successful trip requires incorporating your tourist or…
