It was a normal winter afternoon in Michigan. My pregnant wife and 16-month-old son had just left the house for an appointment. It was shortly after they left that I decided to check our mailbox. I wo…
How To Travel Without Stinking Up The Place
Airplanes are basically small, airtight containers designed to cram in as many humans as possible. Anyone who has traveled in tight quarters knows the struggle of being sandwiched between someone who …
10 Incredibly Fun Things To Do With The Kids In A Hotel
You plan the perfect family vacation to the coolest destination, only to get stuck inside because the rain canceled all of your plans. Is your vacation ruined? No! There are tons of exciting games and…
6 Things You Wish You Knew Before Traveling
You know those days, or even those weeks, leading up to your perfect getaway, when you daydream about every possible scenario or problem you might encounter? Well, unfortunately, no matter how much yo…
Find Your Roots and Walk in Your Ancestors’ Footsteps
With new genetic technology such as Ancestry.com and 23andMe, more and more people are discovering where they came from. To some, the results are surprising and they want to learn more about their anc…
Get The Scoop on When to Book Your Summer Trip to Save Huge
Although it’s hard to believe, summer is just around the corner, and with it comes those warm, long days. So, what does that mean for most families? Summer vacation! But waiting until school is out to…
Pro-Tips To Avoid Getting Sick While Traveling
Getting sick is the worst thing ever… …especially after you just forked over some serious dough for your trip overseas. Some people mistakenly think getting sick is inevitable when flying, but that’s …
Wish You Were Here – The Fun and Crazy History Of Souvenirs
We know you’ve got some in your home. They’re probably hidden away and you could never get rid of them. No, we’re not talking about pests, but the innate human need to collect souvenirs from all the …
Get Outside Of Your Comfort Zone And See The World—For Free!
The mystery of Machu Picchu, the heights of the Torres del Paine, and the markets of Dakar are all bucket list destinations many of us only dream about. Traveling to exotic and far-off places isn’t pr…
Shoving And Shouting – Traveling Has Lost Its Respect
Heading to the check-in line for your flight, you get shoulder-checked by a soccer mom trying to get the family on their flight to Florida. Then, after a 45-minute wait, you finally make it to the cou…
