Momma Wanderlust - Curating Cultural Travels for Families

Antarctica with its cascading mountains and majestic landscapes is the most pristine and untouched place on the planet. Understandably, there’s an abundance of mystery surrounding it.  When I first announced my plans to travel to Antarctica, most of the questions I was asked were laden with misconceptions. To be honest, I too had some misgivings about the journey. [This post on Myths about Traveling to Antarctica was originally published May 2019, and updated April 2022.]…

My lifelong dream of visiting ANTARCTICA came true!!! I’ve longed to see the White Continent for nearly 15 years. But traveling to Antarctica can be extremely expensive. Initially, it was the cost of getting there that prevented me from going.  And then life happened, as it does… I got hitched and had a couple of awesome kids and various other grown-up responsibilities were added to my plate.  There were always reasons why now wasn’t a…

[This Zion’s Tiny Oasis review was originally published in Travel World International Magazine] The global pandemic has left me altered. I once sped through excursions, booking trips within trips with an aim to tick as many items as possible off my bucket list. After two years marked by devastating personal losses, closures, and cancelations, I’m achingly aware of the fragility of life, and how salient time and shared memories are. I have discovered that the…

 If you’ve never been to Nashville, aka Music City, then you have been seriously missing out. Home to 24/7 live performances, spectacular food, and world-renowned attractions, Nashville is undoubtedly one of the best tourist destinations in the U.S. for families.  Traveling to Nashville can get quite expensive if you don’t plan your trip out beforehand. Luckily for you, I’m here to share many amazing free things to do in Nashville for families. Whether you’re a…

During a three-week period each spring, colorful kites take flight, music floats through the air, bands march through the streets, and fireworks light up the night sky for Washington, DC’s Cherry Blossom Festival. The annual celebration is a quintessential DC experience. The blooming cherry blossom trees is the official kick-off to spring in the region. The Capital is never as beautiful as when she’s decked out in pink.  The pink and white petals serve as…

If you’re looking for a day trip from Nashville, Nearest Green Distillery is a must-visit spot in Shelbyville. During the research stage of planning my family trip to Tennessee, I stumbled across Nearest Green Distillery—a black and woman-owned distillery with a remarkable history to boot. Instantly, I was hooked and knew that we had to check it out. Nearest Green Distillery was born to honor the legendary Nathan Green, also known as Uncle Nearest, the…