New York City is a top holiday destination in the US. However, as soon as everyone heads back to work and school, the city empties out. The best way to get New Yorkers out of their cozy apartments and visitors…
One thing to remember is, time flies after you have kids. It feels like one day, you are cradling a newborn, and then you are loading up the SUV bound for college. The best thing I did was travel with…
The Central Park is a backyard for NYC locals as well as a top destination for visitors. With over 800 acres, it’s impossible to explore all of it in one visit. So pick an area and explore by foot or…
The race for space isn’t over. Fiftty years ago, it was to the Moon, now it’s to Mars. So if you or your kid dreams of traveling to space, start with a bit of NASA history with a trip. Read…
As a family traveler writer and a youth group leader, I got voted to plan our trip to New York City for a handful of high school girls. Packed with an itinerary full of museums and must-dos, I needed budget-friendly…
The carful of kids drove over 7,000 miles during our East Coast road trip to get to the eastern edge of North Americafrom Texas. Along the way we lost a SUV and nearly all of our electronic devices but we…
If it’s your first visit to New York City, then a trip to the Statue of Liberty is a must. Though it requires advance tickets, especially during the summer. I’ve got six more top tips for visiting the Statue of…
The light peeks through the gap in the drapes, just enough to get my brain spinning. What city am I in and where am I driving to next, are the usual thoughts in the morning when I’m out on the…
This is what happens when you get that call right before you go to bed. My wife and our three kids take epic road trips every summer and leave me at home until I can meet them with my week…
Me: “Hey kids, Mom’s tired. Can we check out the fireworks from across the river, closer to the hotel?” Melissa: “Great idea, my feet hurt. Let’s head to the car.” The carful of kids lumber across the parking lot from…
The carful of kids spent yesterday in Virginia at Thomas Jefferson’s Monticello and Shenandoah National Park. After a packed day, I loaded the kids into the SUV and drove 260 miles (approximately four hours) to Hershey, Pennsylvania, so we could visit Hershey’s…
The carful of kids drove up the Blue Ridge Parkway yesterday from Asheville, North Carolina, intending to make it the all way to Waynesboro, North Carolina. But with all the stopping, exploring and the setting sun; we had to drop…