“Oh, your dad is a cop?” Yes, that’s right. My dad was “just” a cop. It was but one of several reasons I did not quite fit in at my high school. My prestigious, expensive, college prep high school that I will not name. (Though, if you really wanted to know the exact school, it […]
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German culture and medieval history at Rosenvolk Festival in Dubois County, Indiana
I know there are plenty of people who are totally into renaissance and medieval fairs. I am not one of those people. Well, to be fair about the fairs, I’d never attended one. And it wasn’t for any particular reason; a chance to do so just never arose. That was until last fall when I […]
Sunday Rome food tour with Eating Europe
If I’ve learned anything in my years of travel it’s that food tours are the way to go. Being a participant is an excellent way to get a feel (and taste) for a new city. On the other hand, it can help travelers see and learn something new about the places they’ve visited before. When […]
Villa Finder: Asia’s top rental villas for families
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 […]
“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 […]
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Family holidays in the South Caucasus
Written by special contributor, Arpi Kazaryan Planning a family vacation is a tough job as the needs of adults and children should be taken into consideration so that all family members can have fun. That being said, we’d like to help you to organize your family holidays in the South Caucasus – the hospitable region […]
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, […]
