Our family of four loves Guatemala, so we decided it would be great to stay for 2 weeks and attend language school. Sounds like a super idea until you start adding up the numbers, and even in inexpensive Antigua, Guatemala, the costs add up. The hotels in Antigua are absolutely beautiful. They are a mix…
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What to know before you travel with your best friend
Kinda like an adult slumber party, the Best Friend get away offers freedom from family responsibilities for a few quick days to refresh and recharge. I hate to say it but I am married to a man whose imagination is not sparked by the idea of travel. Given a chance, I would hop on a plane…
Gluten Free Travel Food
If you are traveling and trying to maintain a gluten free diet too, these gluten free travel foods can help! Related: Find ideas from Food Network’s Sunny Anderson about eating healthier while traveling here. Disclaimer: Please keep in mind that these gluten free foods are subject to the ingredients you purchase and it’s possible that…
That Time a Volcano Erupted on our Family Vacation
Seriously! I saw these photos posted by Albert Dros on his recent trip to Guatemala and I was in shock. Mostly because they are absolutely incredible but also because we took pictures of the EXACT same event when our family was in Guatemala. Albert Dros Captured Volcano Erupting Under The Milky Way In Guatemala You can…
Why You Should Travel Internationally With Preschoolers
This past December I took my two preschool age kids on a trip from Texas to Vienna, Austria. The first leg of the flight (Houston to Istambul) was their first ever experience on an airplane. Then we had one more jump to Vienna and a full 9 days of fun before we did it all…
6 Ways to Not Get Robbed Overseas
There is nothing better than basking in the glow of the setting sun in paradise, even though paradise is crawling with thieves. Risking a stranger groping around your delicates for that extra churro money is totally worth it to relax. You know, get away. But it sure would be nice to eat those churros yourself,…
More Than Just Mount Rushmore – The Black Hills of South Dakota
If you’re visiting the Black Hills of South Dakota, everyone knows to go visit Mount Rushmore. But I’ve heard travelers say they’re not sure what else to do while they’re here. I’ve got your “to visit” list, as stated by a South Dakota born and raised gal. Mount Rushmore – Yes, this is the obvious…
Don’t miss the Cars Movie Road to the Races event near you!
If you didn’t already know, Cars 3 is coming out this year. It hits theaters June 16, 2017 (watch the teaser here). The movie looks exciting, our whole family is excited to watch it! Right now, Cars 3 is doing a Road to the Races Tour in cities all across the United States! We went to the…
Parents listen up! This is what kids REALLY want from vacation
We wanted to share a quick word with you from Kid President today. He has a message for us adults that is SO IMPORTANT to hear, before we leave for vacation this Summer, or even get too deep into our plans. Here’s what the kids REALLY want from vacation… Did you make it through…
Teaching kids what to do when they are lost
Lost. It’s a simple enough word but one that strikes fear in the heart of every mama. We’ve all had those moments…you turn around and your toddler who was just RIGHT THERE is gone. It’s true, usually he’s just waddled over to the other side of you, or is bent over examining a bug, but…