This post is written in partnership with Villa Finder. The vacation rental concept has grown so much in popularity over the last few years. With so many sites choose from, finding the right vacation property for your family’s travels can be daunting. My family has our go-tos for our North American and European travels. But […]
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“Whitewater not for me!” and other lessons learned at Marge Cline Whitewater Course in Yorkville, Illinois
This post contains affiliate links. Read full disclosure here. I genuinely enjoy kayaking and canoeing but don’t have much opportunity to paddle while at home in Chicago. My paddling adventures typically happen while I’m traveling. That being said, I don’t normally research where to paddle in and around Chicago. So, I was rather elated to learn that there is a […]
Italy family holiday: Residence Serenissima in Bibione for luxury accommodations with comforts of home
This post is written in partnership with MM One Group. Bibione is a beach resort town in the northeast corner of Italy on the Adriatic Sea, making it an ideal Italy family holiday destination all on its own. Part of the Metropolitan City of Venice, Bibione is less than an hour from the famous city’s […]
Tips for taking a job in a new country
Written by special contributor, Hayley Jennings Some people seek out new experiences and adventures, and that may include taking a new job in a new country. It’s a big change for both yourself and your family. Before deciding for sure that this is the route forward you want to take, you should step back and […]
What is ETIAS Authorization for Americans?
Written by special contributor, Gary Gallon. Europe is a popular destination for American tourists because of its world-famous historic and cultural attractions. A record number of 13.6 million Americans visited Europe in 2016, and the number is only growing. This isn’t that surprising when you consider the number of exciting metropolitan areas to explore. Cities […]
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Tips for visiting South Africa with kids
Written by special contributor, Hayley Jennings **This post may contain affiliate links. South Africa is such a diverse country with so many different landscapes, incredible cities, and some of the best safaris in the world. You’ll also find some of the world’s best wineries in South Africa, too. There is something to suit all tastes […]
Top 5 things to do in Kansas City, Kansas, for sporty and outdoorsy families
Here’s one more to file under “Places that totally surprised me”: Kansas City, KANSAS. No, no, not Kansas City, Missouri, or “KCMO”. I’m talking about its sister (or is it cousin?), “KCK”, just across the Kansas River. I was surprised by just how much there is to see and do in KCK. Even more so, […]
Why The Outer Banks of North Carolina is the ideal family beach vacation destination
I first learned of The Outer Banks (OBX) of North Carolina decades ago from a Backpacker Magazine article. I don’t remember exactly what piqued my interest at that time, but it put OBX on my radar. Perhaps it was because no one I knew at home in the Midwest had been to OBX. But the more I […]
