Going on vacation soon? Preparing your home before going a vacation is just as important as packing all the right things. I’ve put together a list of things to do to prepare your home before vacation. These are reminders of the things that must be done before you leave the house. [This post on How to Prepare Your Home Before Going on a Vacation was originally published November 2021 and updated August 2022.] How to…
Australia has been on our family travel bucket list for some years now. When a flight deal surfaced, my family and I jumped at the chance to take our first international family voyage to Australia. We chose to start our Outback adventure in Sydney, also known as Australia’s Emerald City. [This post on Things to do with Kids to do in Sydney was originally published in December 2019, and updated in July 2022.] We were…
There are more spies, per capita, in Washington, DC, than any other city in the world. – Them/What They Said I’ve heard this unverifiable statement countless times since I moved to the Washington, DC area that I’m convinced, it must be true. And as the spy capital of the world, no trip to Washington, DC would be complete without a trip to the International Spy Museum, which houses the largest collection of spy artifacts on…
Looking for the best U.S. national parks for families? There are breathtaking national parks all over the United States filled with hot springs, waterfalls, mountains, incredible wildlife, and some of the best views you could possibly imagine. With family-friendly activities like hiking, swimming, kayaking, rock climbing, and zip-lining, your next trip to one of the best national parks in the U.S. is guaranteed to be unforgettable. [This post on the Best U.S. National Parks for…
We took our first international family trip to Sydney, Australia! When we arrived, our son was 4 years old and our daughter was 14 months old. But getting around in Australia with two small kids was not the easy undertaking I thought it would be. Since we were only planning to be in Sydney for five full days (we had three additional days already earmarked for day trips), we wanted to have the ease of…
The United States is filled with scenic drives that attract tourists from all over the world. During the fall these scenic routes are transformed into an oasis of autumn beauty. The leaves change from green to vibrant hues of reds, and oranges providing a spectacular view of nature. From the Pacific Northwest to New England, there are tons of epic road trip destinations to be discovered. I’ve rounded up my top picks for fall road…
