Travel Tips

  • The 5-4-3-2-1 Method: Minimizing Packing for the Whole Family

    The 5-4-3-2-1 Method: Minimizing Packing for the Whole Family

    A few years ago, I was desperately searching for ideas on how to minimize packing clothes for a 16-day trip abroad. I probably spent hours online researching packing tips, but I was not finding the answers I wanted. What I was really hoping for was some kind of formula that…

  • Why Travel with Kids is Worth It: Overcoming Common Obstacles

    Why Travel with Kids is Worth It: Overcoming Common Obstacles

    J and I were newlyweds, freshly back from our honeymoon in Ireland. Although plenty of people asked about the trip, I will never forget what one lady said to me: “Enjoy traveling while you can. Once you have kids, you won’t be able to.” I remember feeling suddenly (and maybe…