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
