If you’re ready to take an international family trip, one of the first steps in the planning process is to make sure that everyone in your family has a passport – that includes the smallest members as well. But the passport application process is a bit different for anyone under the age of 16.  Travel is the best education.  Travel has afforded me opportunities to meet interesting people and have transformative experiences. Through those experiences,…

Solo travel is one of the best ways to build confidence.  There’s something transformative about navigating the world alone… it builds confidence while helping travelers get a deeper appreciation of the world and their place in it.  Although, I’m a family travel expert, my wanderlust was initially ignited by solo travel.  As a solo female traveler, I’ve picked up some important safety tips along the way. Here are my top 10 safety tips for solo…

Family vacations require tons of planning, budgeting, and patience. For many of us, they wind up being the best week of the whole year and an amazing opportunity to connect with our loved ones. But let’s be real, family vacations are also stressful. When traveling with kids, an avoidable mistake can lead to sour moods for the whole day or even the entire trip. Today, I’m sharing some of my top family travel hacks so…

 Raise your hand if you wish you traveled way more than you do. If your hand is outstretched, don’t worry—you’re not alone. We all have those friends that appear to constantly be on the go, always kicking their feet back on a tropical beach or sipping espresso in a French bistro. The same question arises each time: how on earth do people travel like that with a full-time job? While it would be easy to…

[This article was originally published in British Airways High Life Magazine] Before marriage and children, my life was dedicated to travel and work. I worked for the sole purpose of financing my wanderlust. However, my love of travel is rooted in my fervent desire to learn. With the fragments of new languages and cultures realized, I became a better and deeper version of myself. For me, travel is life squared (life²). I traveled a few…

As a mom of two kids, I know firsthand just how difficult it can be to plan a family vacation. It can be overwhelming just figuring out where to begin, let alone maneuvering through the process of figuring out where to go, securing lodging and flights, and planning activities for everyone. Through countless trips and plenty of trial and error, I have come up with this fool-proof guide on how to plan a family vacation.…