The Dolomites Several years ago I visited the Dolomites for the first time with my family, splitting our time between Val di Fassa and Val di Fiemme. I absolutely loved the trip, but I admit that I still didn't have a good feel for the Dolomites overall. There are 12 major ski areas, 7 nature parks, and dozens of peaks and valleys. Planning a trip as … Read More
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Where to Travel with Your Kids at Every Age
Family Travel Inspiration I created my family travel blog to inspire people to take their kids everywhere. It’s why I post to social media as well. It’s an amazing world. The more places you take your kids, and the more cultures they see in person, the more it will change… Read More
Bologna to Florence by Bus: A FlixBus Review
Florence to Bologna to Florence This summer we spent six weeks in Florence. Whenever we base in Florence or anywhere else, we check out what’s going on in the area. If there’s a great concert an hour away, we don’t want to miss it. The Lucca Summer Festival is always… Read More
Florence, Italy – What to Do and Where to Stay in Our Favorite City
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How to Travel Cheap
How to Travel Cheap – i.e. How to Make Travel Affordable People ask me all the time how to travel cheap internationally. It’s difficult to answer since everyone has different circumstances. Some people have access to lower-cost airports. Some choose other priorities and wonder why there isn’t money left over… Read More
Giving the Gift of Travel
Originally written December 2015 for Outdoor Families Magazine. Giving the Gift of Travel Memories last forever. It’s a cliché usually printed over inspirational Instagram photographs, but it’s also true. As a family with three kids under age 10, we’ve taken it to heart. And we’ve done so with travel. Unlike… Read More