From giant cargo ships squeezing through the Miraflores Locks to monkey-filled jungle tours and colorful afternoons in Casco Viejo, Panama turned out to be far more family-friendly than we expected. Here’s what actually worked, what didn’t, and how to plan a Panama Canal trip with kids without losing your mind along the way.
If you’re going to the UK, you really should get a taste of something you can’t get at home, and I’m not talking about baked beans (though they are pretty delicious). With many centuries of architectural history, the UK has over 4,000 castle sites spread...
Like many people, I have fond childhood memories of curling up at bedtime to A. A. Milne’s Pooh stories of Winnie-the-Pooh and his adventures with Christopher Robin, Piglet, and the rest of their furry (and feathered!) friends. As a parent, these stories...
Spring break doesn’t have to mean expensive resorts or cross-country flights. Some of our favorite family trips have been ones that were quick to plan (and easy on the budget). From road trips along the West Coast to beach destinations and even international...
Brighton is a vibrant small city on the south coast of the English Channel. Just a short hop from London, it only takes around 50 minutes to get there by train from London Victoria. If you are looking for a bit of variety beyond what the capital has to...
Right away, our cruise seemed doomed. First, my husband couldn’t make it (work), then my older teen bailed for a soccer tournament. I know. First-world problems, but this left me with the younger teen who still lives in his surly stage for our three-day...