The Arlington National Cemetery was high on my husband and my list to see again. It is such a remarkable place that leaves me sad, inspired and speechless each time I visit. We weren’t sure how the kids would respond to this very mature topic. They each were affected in different ways to the immense […]
We had two experiences I would highly recommend to everyone with kids or without, get on a bike. It’s such a fun way to see a city, any city, but D.C. in particular. This tour with Capital City Bike Tours was no exception. We met our guide at the office, got fitted for our bikes […]
Washington D.C. is one city on travel bucket lists for many American families. One of those places that parents love to explore with their kids especially those of middle school age where U.S. History is a part of their curriculum. For us, we felt that bucket list desire, but it was a little more personal than […]
2 Days in Chicago I recently read an article in Afar Magazine that reminded me it’s high time to share a post I’ve had in my drafts folder for more than 2 years. I was inspired by it because on our last stay in Chicago we were in awe of an illuminated show on one […]
In preparing for our trip to NYC next week I took a look back at some of my favorite posts on the city. I realized it had been quite a while since I wrote about one of my most favorite cities in all the world. I decided to revisit frequently asked questions like Where should […]
Lisbon, Portugal by Rob Howe writer at The Zanzibar Chest, is the final installment of our guest travel contributor series this month. I wanted to include Lisbon on this travel wish list for 2016 because it made such an impression on me during my first visit many years ago. Portugal is mistakenly overlooked by many tourists […]
I first visited Washington, D.C. as a sophomore in high school. I spent the summer traveling the U.S. with 95 other teens and our courageous chaperones. This adventure may have been the inspiration for a lifelong love of travel. I remember seeing The National Mall for the first time like it were yesterday. Now, with children […]