The Dominican Republic boasts some of North America’s prettiest beaches and boasts over 1,000 miles of coastline. Punta Cana is one of the Dominican Republic’s most popular areas, with convenient flights from the U.S. and Canada. For your beach or…
After a year abroad as a Japanese exchange student, one of the most stressful things is figuring out how to live in a different country with a different language and different customs. It was equal parts exhilarating and intimidating. Through…
Spending a year abroad is exciting. I lived and studied in Tokyo, Japan, for a year as a high school student. Packing for a year abroad can be daunting, and I spent weeks planning and packing. So I’m sharing my…
From Maine to Washington and Michigan to Florida, the U.S. is a treasure trove of roadside attractions, national parks and so much more. Road-tripping is an American pastime. The first step is to keep a properly maintained and prepared vehicle.…
North America is big, I know. I road-tripped to 48 U.S. States and seven Canadian provinces. You don’t have to be Lewis and Clark in their canoes or Ma and Pa Ingalls in their covered wagon. However, your car can…
The family wants to go camping. After camping with kids for over 15 years, I’m here to say, make it easy for Mom. Start with this list. When planning your camping trip, keep it within your comfort level. If you…
What You Need to Rent a Car? If you have a vacation planned this year, you might need to rent a car for your trip. Especially if you are away from larger cities and public transportation. Make sure you have…
If you love the national parks, then read about them between trips. From books with gruesome crimes occurring inside the national parks to travel guides to help you plan a trip and books just for kids, there are plenty of…
Is it impossible to plan a last-minute trip to Walt Disney World? Nope, I’ve done it a few times. The first thing to remember is that a Disney trip requires planning. For my first trip, I had a couple of…
Every year, the National Park Service offers select days in which visitors can enter for free. From snowshoeing to hiking to sitting on a pristine beach, time in the National Parks can be some of the best days of your…
A family ski trip is a great winter vacay, especially for those with older kids. However, skiing with a family is expensive. It requires special clothes and special equipment, and that’s before you’ve bought lift tickets or arranged lessons. Planning…
A family ski trip is one of the best winter vacations for families, especially with older teens and college students. The kids might be different ages, though preparation is still key to a successful trip. My family has been skiing…