Maps are a traveler's bible. Whether you prefer your maps digital, interactive, or the old-school fold up kind, we would never recommend leaving home without one. A good map gives its user logical information--directions, topography, street names...you know, the important stuff. While these maps are essential for exploring they don't necessarily answer all ... [Read more]
As a veteran surf bum, I know in my heart that our sport is best learned over a (very) long sabbatical spent at a sleepy tropical beach. But if real-life responsibilities prevent the whole family from going on extended surfari, kids and adults can still get acquainted with the sport through the next-best thing: surf camps, which offer immersion in the ... [Read more]
Keep London cool for your teens or pre-teens on your family vacation. Take your pre-teens and teens to one of the most historical cities in the world and ... well, you might get more yawns than ‘yays!’ Want to avoid the apathy? Here are five places to add to your itinerary to keep kids engaged. 1) Put them in the stocks. The London Dungeon is far and ... [Read more]
Lithuania has a castle built in the middle of a lake, a small hill with over 100,000 crosses, and not one but at least two medieval old towns you can visit. Long overshadowed by vacation spots in Italy, Greece, and France, Lithuania is fast becoming one of the top European countries to visit. Vilnius, the capital, often ranks as one of the cheapest cities ... [Read more]
Recommended destinations for parents whose teens would rather be grounded than go on a vacation with the family. Parents of hard-to-please, moody teens take heart. There really are family-friendly resorts and cruises where mom and dad can co-exist with their independence-craving, alternative-minded, sports-crazed kids. As the mother of a teenage boy, I have ... [Read more]
No matter where you live in the world, there are countless places around you that can offer pristine sights and incredible experiences. Let’s take all of the things to do in New Mexico for example. Such a unique place is bound to hold secrets just waiting to be discovered. Why don’t we find out for ourselves what this place has to offer? Join us as ... [Read more]
