Made popular by the new Disney moving Finding Dory, whale sharks like Dory’s childhood friend, Destiny, (voiced by Kaitlin Olson) can be viewed in the World’s Largest Aquarium in Atlanta, Georgia. The Georgia Aquarium houses not one whale shark or even 2, but four of the largest sharks in the world. The whale sharks in the…
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Best Podcasts for Kids – Perfect for family road trips
Living 2 hours from a major city we spend a wee bit of time in the car. Windshield time conversations with the kids are awesome, but after multiple weekend soccer games in Denver we needed something to occupy our time. My husband and I both listen to a number of podcasts. The thought struck me,…
Give the Gift of Family Travel
Giving the gift of family travel especially to children encourages growth and relationship. Toys are awesome for the afternoon but what about an experience that lasts a life time. December in the USA is gift giving season–everything from 5 dollar trinkets to expensive cameras and cars. Instead of giving that precious child another toy…
How to find adventure on regular days
One of the hardest parts of being some one who loves to travel, is those days when you have to stay home. The ins and outs of regular life can be so much more challenging than a trip to a foreign country. Battling jetlag (even with kids) is definitely easier than working full time and then waking…
How to Give Family Travel For the Holidays
Giving family travel for the holidays is more than just air plane tickets to Grandma’s house. What about turning this season of giving into a season of planning. Planning for the next time the extended family will take an adventure together. Frequent Flyer Miles Frequent flyer miles are more flexible than ever . Often family…
When Not to Use Frequent Flier Miles
I love a free flight! Yet sometimes I choose not to use my frequent flyer mile option. Why? Because I am booking way in advance and the flights are beyond cheap! Denver to Dallas Round trip 4 people $417.00 Denver to Dallas Round Trip 3 people $218.00 (with 2 pieces of luggage each, I love…
The Oldest Zoo in the World
This shop has been compensated by Collective Bias, Inc. and its advertiser. All opinions are mine alone. #MoreMomentsWithExcedrin #CollectiveBias Last December I took the kids on a trip to Vienna, Austria. We got the whole Christmas in Europe experience, which I’ll have to tell you about another time. The part of the trip the kids…
How to Find Private Home Stays for Budget Travelers
Image a cozy New Hampshire Town, complete with a church with a white steeple, an Inn with a gracious front porch, surrounded by a few scattered colonial style homes all blanketed in snow. Sigh, beautiful and quiet, compared to the three story walk up brownstone where we were living in Boston. As a young married…
Family Travel Destinations: Dauphin Island, Alabama
Dauphin Island, Alabama is the perfect place for a relaxed family vacation. If you are looking for a slower “island time” place in the states that is not covered by high rise hotels, this is the spot for you! Forty-five minutes from Mobile, Alabama, Dauphin Island (where fresh water meets salt water) creates a perfect living…
5 Reasons Why You Need to Visit Ephesus
The planet is full of unique and amazing places. I personally make it a point to see as many as possible. Most of them are off the beaten path, places you may have never heard of. The fact is, most of the coolest places you can go are not the usual places you would think…