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 who seem to be constantly 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 …

How to Save Money on Your Family Vacation: 14 Tips and Tricks  Family vacations can be costly. We already anticipate upfront costs such as airfare and hotel accommodations. There are a number of travel resources available to help reduce some of those high costs. But those smaller expenses like food, gas, and activities can add up quickly. As a family travel blogger, my mission is to encourage families to get out and explore.  But I …

There are so many great things to do in Thomasville, Georgia. This small city is near the Florida state line in the Red Hills Region in Southwest Georgia. I’ve visited this quaint city almost every year since my daddy married a Thomasville native nearly a decade ago.   Furthermore, I love small towns. Despite my numerous international exploits and insatiable desire to explore, the small Southern cities stole my heart long ago.  My love of small …

Looking for some family travel hacks? Family vacations require a lot of planning, budgeting, and patience. For many of us, they are the best week of the year and a fantastic opportunity to connect with our loved ones. But let’s be real: they 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 …

Looking for simple family road trip tips to help make your next adventure a cinch? Well, we’ve got you covered. As a kid, I LOVED road trips. Being on the open road, enjoying the change of scenery, seeing new places, and meeting new people excited me. But as a parent, family road trips can quickly become a nightmare if you don’t plan adequately.  But it doesn’t have to be a horrible experience.  Here are some …

If you’re looking to add a bit of Black History to your travel itinerary, the following cities are great places to start. Education and travel are intrinsically connected. Travel helps to bring history to life, by adding context and texture that can’t be found in the pages of textbooks. As a history wonk and scholar of African-American studies, I know that when it comes to Black history, you don’t have to go far to learn …