Abdullah is a 25-year old law student in America. He has a handful of stamps in his passport. These are the questions he answered. How many countries have you visited and what 2 stand out to you the most? Of the ten countries I’ve visited, Morocco and UK stand out the most. Most people who … More Frequent Flyer Feature – Abdullah Ali
We will be the first to tell you, the task of dragging a couple of school aged kids onto a plane to another continent is daunting. When that continent is Africa, a whole new set of challenges are on the table. But don’t let anything stop you. Here are some tips on doing the land … More Navigate Egypt with Kids
Three days ago we returned from an exhausting but inspirational trip to Washington DC. I took 3 middle school students from the Compton area on their first ever trip by air outside of the state of California. Before I get into how the trip went, let’s talk about travel for a minute. When I was … More Washington DC with Students from Compton
Country hopping before kids was different because we didn’t have to think about entertaining little people. Now that we’re a family of four, travel has become glorified field trips for our kids. We avoid destinations that offer little entertainment and educational value for the children. The great news is, if you look, even places that … More Travel as Glorified Field Trips for Your Kids
You shouldn’t visit Bosnia and Herzegovina without a general understanding of its recent history. Now this isn’t to say you need to be an expert. As our taxi driver said, “It’s too complicated to explain in one ride.” Here’s the elevator pitch version. After the breakup of the Ottoman Empire, the Balkan region … More Bosnia and Herzegovina Review
Look, no one just wakes up in a late June morning and goes “Hey kids! Pack your bags! We’re headed to Fiji!” Doesn’t work that way. Our summer family vacations take at least 6 months of planning. Over the years we’ve become experts at planning these trips and we want to share the planning process. … More Start Planning Next Summer’s Family Vacation Now
When we ask our 2 and 5 year old who Dr. King was, all they say is Dr. King died. They clearly didn’t get the point of the King Center. But the downtown area of Atlanta, Georgia is full of learning experiences for teenage kids. Your family vacations are perfect when every member of the … More Downtown ATL is a Field Trip for Teens
