Combining a demographic that thrives on distraction with an animal that moves like a snail seems like a recipe for disaster. Teenagers and turtles, without the benefit of a ninja rat? Yet our visit...
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Founded in the 13th century, Chiang Mai was once the capital of the Lan Na Kingdom. It’s the second largest city in Thailand and an obligatory stop on the SE Asia backpacker trail. It’s not hard...
Museums that cater to children are full of interactive displays and manipulatives. There are museums of play, science museums, and children’s museums. But what about museums for the rest of us who...
Family Travel Prep Besides buying plane tickets, what do you need to do to prepare your kids for their first trip overseas? In this post, I discuss ways to get them excited about the trip ...
What is Reverse Culture Shock? Culture shock is the disorientation you feel when you first experience a new country or place. Similarly, re-entry refers to the period of adjustment that you will...
In the age of AirBnB and Kayak, some people think travel agents are long gone. Not according to the American Society of Travel Agents, which notes that there are almost 10,000 travel agency firms...