Tag: family travel tips
-
Family Heritage Travel: Helping Kids Connect to Their Roots
There are some trips that stay with you because of what you saw. And then there are the ones that stay with you because of what you felt. Years ago, I traveled to Ireland with a couple of my aunts. At the time, I didn’t realize just how meaningful that trip would become. It wasn’t…
-
Family Travel- Planning Tips for A Happier Vacation
Over the years, we’ve had family and friends ask why we choose to take our daughter on trips with us. Some say they’d rather wait until their kids are older so they can truly understand what’s happening. Others admit they don’t want to deal with the added hassle of traveling with children at all. And…
-
A Kid’s Guide to Skiing at Brighton Resort {Utah}
There’s a long-running joke in our house that Brad moved to Utah for the skiing… and then married someone who doesn’t ski. Ever since we got married, he’s talked about taking a family ski trip like the ones he grew up with — cold mornings, bundled kids, chairlift rides, and hot chocolate breaks. This year,…
-
Child Passport Requirements: A Parent’s Checklist
We’re gearing up for our international trips this fall. Between flipping through travel books and finalizing itineraries, we’re also making sure all of our travel documents are in order. And if I’m being honest, the biggest hurdle in our planning has been renewing our daughter’s passport. If you thought getting an adult passport was complicated,…
-
How to Start Planning a Trip : A Beginner-Friendly Guide
Travel can feel exciting — and completely overwhelming — at the same time. Maybe you have a place you’ve always wanted to visit, but you’re not sure how to turn that idea into an actual plan. Maybe you assume experienced travelers just “know” how to make trips happen. They don’t. Every adventure begins the same…