Apparently flying with a toddler wasn’t difficult enough so 2020 had to throw in a pandemic to challenge parents even more. You never know how much you can manage until you’ve already done it. I learned this after becoming a parent. And I think 2020 has proven this statement ten times over. Flying with a…
In late spring, I started noticing these purple trees popping up all around our new home in southern California. So ethereal and vibrant, I was captivated. Purple has always been my favorite color. I started taking walks simply to seek out more of these purple wonders. And eventually some meandering drives. I even got my…
Lake Tahoe is a breathtakingly beautiful freshwater lake nestled in the Sierra Nevada Mountains straddling the California Nevada state line. Tahoe is a great year-round travel destination, but this guide focuses on summer or the warmer months. Below you’ll find family-friendly itinerary ideas for a trip to Lake Tahoe with (or even without) kids in…
How many of your family vacation plans were canceled this year? Have you moved on to your vacation backup plan B? Plan C? Travel in 2020 is going to be different than any other year, but those most determined are still going to find some way to take a family vacation during covid. Whether you’re…
Family travel during a pandemic? Is it possible to do it safely? I think so, but there are some tips, guidelines, and questions you should consider before planning a family trip during the covid pandemic. To minimize coronavirus exposure and help slow down the spread of the virus, the absolute safest thing to do right…
Diversity matters. Representation matters. Black families are traveling more than ever before, but they are underrepresented in the travel and tourism industry and media. This lack of representation does not send a good message to kids and is a missed opportunity for everyone. We need greater diversity in family travel. A study by Mandela Research…
Nashville is the state capital of Tennessee, commonly referred to as “Music City.” It has played an important role in the life of numerous country music artists. Regardless of whether you like country music, Nashville is still such a fun and lively place to experience. While we visited Nashville pre-kids, this itinerary guide was created with…
Austin is the state capital of Texas and has a unique vibe from the rest of the state. We’ve been to Austin several times, both without and with kids. You can easily find something for everyone to do. This family-friendly Austin itinerary guide is a collection from multiple trips, and additional things still on our…
I wanted to find out what travel destinations were the most baby-friendly for our first baby’s first international trip. So I asked Google, “what are the most baby-friendly countries?” Looking back, I laugh at myself a bit for this. After that first trip, we brought him to Cuba. Next, we brought our second baby to…
Daydreaming about travel is one of my favorite pastimes, especially right now when we need to stay home. I’m dreaming of our future travel days. Eventually, we’ll get back to travel, so now I’m working on adding to and cleaning up our family travel bucket list. As the years go by, even though we travel…