Heading to Zurich with kids? This largest Swiss city is the perfect starting point for any family trip to Switzerland or even a central starting point for a more ambitious European vacation. The city centers around its train station (Bahnhof) which makes it extremely transit-friendly and walkable. The Limmat River runs through Old Town and...
It is always exciting to leave to visit another country. My family thrives on discovering new monuments, new foods, new parks, and new people. As my husband and two daughters get all pumped up for the airplane or train ride with not a care in the world, I, as the majority-elected organizer-in-chief, make sure that...
Food is such an important part of every culture. We eat to celebrate, to mourn, to nourish our bodies, and we even eat because the food looks good! Food is such a huge part of culture. When I mention a croissant, one thinks of France. When I mention fish and chips, England comes to mind....
On a recent trip to Riviera Maya, Cancun on the Mexican Caribbean seashore, my family of four (two children ages 3 and 6) had the extreme pleasure of visiting Xel-Ha (pronounced shell-hah) and Xcaret (pronounced eesh-ca-ret). Even though we spent a full day at each location, we barely scratched the surface of fun activities. My...
You've got wanderlust, that desire to travel the world, visit different cultures, try intriguing foods, and now you want to instill that same sense of wonder in your kids by taking them on their first trip to a new country.
Montréal is the perfect family vacation destination to get your family's feet wet with international travel. Imagine the perfect city to introduce your child to international culture, food, art, language, and history; it should feel distinctly different from home, yet family friendly and easy to get around.
These days, places like Lucayan National Park are prime examples or pristine habitats and incredible beauty. The park features all six of the island's ecosystems, including beaches, forest, mangroves, and caverns. Just a few steps from the parking lot, a path takes visitors to a series of stairs which lead down to flooded caverns where...
As a community of traveling families, please join us in kicking off 2012 by reaffirming our commitment to show "Troo Compassion" as we continue to explore and travel with our kids. In that spirit, we start the year with our 5 for $25 fundraising opportunity.
