by Rina Nehdar What could possibly go wrong? Four boys jostling in a small space, no husbands upon which to pawn them of for a few seconds of peace? Much did. Over and over again. But that's not the whole story. The idea was born after my husband told me he was going away on a surf trip with our oldest son, Kyle. He chose to go the one week of summer when there would be … [Read more...]
Family Travel: Giving Kids the Gift of Experience
by Eric Stoen - Memories last forever. It's a cliche usually printed over inspirational Instagram photographs, but it's also true. As a family with three kids under age 10, we've taken it to heart. And we've done so with family travel. Unlike many friends who choose to travel the world non-stop with their kids, which I greatly respect, we've opted to keep a home base. The … [Read more...]
Road Trip Tips For Summer Driving
by Jen Bauer - My childhood was filled with road trips down the east coast, and I have fond memories of curling up in the back seat of our tiny car, pillow beneath my head, my sister at my side, playing games for hours on end. Pit stops were made for snacks and souvenirs, and I still have pennants from each state we visited. Stopping only to rest at night, when we would pull … [Read more...]
Exploring Belize and Guatemala with three generations
By Suzanne Solsona - When you are married to a man who has seemingly been everywhere and done everything, traveling to a place that renders him speechless is quite a feat. Caye (pronounced "key") Caulker, Belize and the ruins of Tikal in Guatemala managed exactly that, enthralling three generations of our family in just two short weeks. In March 2011 my husband, Javier, our … [Read more...]
