Note: This post originally appeared at Travelocity.com. The Super Bloom It only occurs once every 10-20 years, so when it does, you have to go. I’m talking about the super bloom of wildflowers at Anza-Borrego State Park, which is happening right now – millions of seeds erupting in a riot… Read More
Tips for Traveling to Europe for the First Time with Your Kids
Note: This post originally appeared at travelocity.com. For a lot of Americans, Europe is the first major international trip they take with their kids. That makes sense – Europe is extremely kid-friendly, it’s easy to navigate, and there are flight options from most US and Canadian cities. I receive a lot of… Read More
Paris with Kids: How to Do It Right
Note: This post originally appeared at Travelocity.com. Paris with Kids Paris is one of our favorite destinations. It’s easy to get around, the food is among the best in the world, and there are an infinite number of things to do, with culture, art, shopping, parks, and monuments everywhere you go. The city can… Read More
Is a Disney Cruise Right for Your Family?
Note: This post originally appeared at Travelocity.com. So you’re thinking about a Disney cruise? If you have kids, it’s a great vacation option. Who wouldn’t want to sail into the sunset with Mickey? Kids get the Disney experience without the lines of the theme parks, and adults get … happy kids. Plus… Read More
How to Have the World’s Great Sites to Yourself
Note: This post originally appeared at Travelocity.com. My biggest annoyance when I’m traveling: crowds. If I fly halfway around the world to see an amazing site, I want to experience it with as few other people around as possible. This is especially true if I’m with my kids. Long lines and… Read More
Falling in Love with Oslo
Note: This post originally appeared at Travelocity.com. I had a crush on a girl in Oslo, so I went. It took 24 hours to travel to Norway’s capital via train and ship from Berlin, but it would be worth it because she was there. Arriving the morning of New Year’s Eve, it was… Read More
Colorado Springs with Kids
Note: This post originally appeared at Travelocity.com. Growing up in Colorado Springs, I don’t remember ever being bored. I lived a block from the Broadmoor Hotel and walked over frequently, reading comic books in the drug store, playing at the playground or grabbing day-old bread from the Tavern kitchen and feeding ducks at the lake. If… Read More