Volunteering in South Africa
Following the summer after high school, I traveled to South Africa, where I will be living and volunteering for nine months. I have wanted to live in Africa and study primates since I first learned...
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The Eiffel Tower When She Glitters
There sat steak and custard alongside bottles of soda and cups of coffee. And, of course the customary dish of snails that looked like little hills all grouped together in a lake of garlic. The white...
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A Memory That Will Take Me Back
More than seven hundred years have passed since Marco Polo roamed the narrow allies of this famous city. As I sit on the small, second floor, restaurant balcony of my hotel and look over the beautiful...
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It’s Greek to Me
When my parents and I went to the Minneapolis Greek festival in the fall, I didn’t know what to expect. My only experience with Greek culture was the craziness I’d observed in the film My Big...
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Giving What You Can
I began digging into the soil with my shovel. Not being able to plunge too deep, I carefully sifted through the debris and inch-by-inch I made my way into the destroyed park. Glass shards, wood chunks,...
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Time and Travel – East Asia
Time is an interesting construct. It can seem to drag for eternity (and what is eternity?) or it can zoom by before you have a chance to realize that it happened at all. Long time or short time. Is...
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Portland is for Lovers
I once fell in love with one of Portland, Oregon’s 583,776 residents. During the autumn of 2008, I packed my belongings into USPS boxes and made the move from rural Georgia to the city. While the...
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One Kilometer
The frustration caught in his eyes ricocheted off the small tent’s walls, and the potency of his gaze struck me to the core, as I am sure it did many of the other gathered individuals. The young Zimbabwean...
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Family Travel Bloggers Rule and Sponsors Take Note
Family Travel bloggers rule these days. They are mostly women -- some dads -- all of whom have a vibrant thing going on with each other about all things travel: destination tips and trips; legal advice...
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Watering the Mambas
People say that Africa gets inside you, grabs ahold of something in you. That for many it’s hard to get away once you’ve lived in this land of red earth and tall grass. I saw so many beautiful and...
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Fighting for My Place in Paris
I forced myself to fight for a spot on the ligne 13 this morning. A little girl squeezed my knees and gave me a genuine smile. Her honesty relaxed me. I can feel a lady with a wrinkled forehead breathe...
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Neredesen, Margaret…Where are you?
Life as an exchange student opens up doors to many curiousities. During my summer in Istanbul, Turkey on a full government scholarship for Turkish language study, I did a lot of thinking about the location...
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Lost and Found: Yosemite
I’m flat on my stomach flying at 9,000 feet, legs tight and arms stretched wide. My neck and head are over the edge, and the...
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We Share the Same Blood
Echad, shtayim, shalosh, arba…”The foreign sounds of counting came from the deck of a dhow, a traditional Arab sailboat, cruising through a harbor filled with open sky, twinkling city...
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Les Vendanges in St. Georges
I am a little late on recounting this story, but it's worth telling. Our program director, Joelle, told us our morning class was cancelled and would be replaced by an...
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Upon My Rocky Path
Traveling alone without speaking the local language is no simple task. Why, then, do I continue to do it? This was a question I was asking myself two winters ago when I was traveling alone to...
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Chapter 6 (of 11): The Osa Peninsula
"This is worse than bland," declared Paddy in his London accent. "It tastes like wet socks." He passed the cup of watered oatmeal to Lochy. "It`s energy,"...
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Tzedakah in India
Every afternoon, sixteen-year-old Salim came home from school, through the doors of the Nav Jagriti or the “New Hope” orphanage and shook my hand. He asked me: “You are feeling?”...
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Nigeria
My name is Chigozilim Udonna Menakaya and I am a Nigerian-American. Whenever I tell somebody this, they’re always like, “please, there's no such thing as a Nigerian-American. Either you’re Nigerian...
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Wildlife Tours in Rajasthan
Rajasthan is an exotic destination for wild life. If you want to experience the beauty of the nature you have to visit all these wild life areas. This country is a great destination for wild life...
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Le Meridien Cancun Resort For Families With Pets
If a Cancun beach resort vacation with the family means snorkeling, sunbathing, and day trips to some of Mexico’s exciting Mayan ruins, why are you worrying about the dog? At the French-flavored...
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Bigger Is Better At The All-Inclusive Iberostar Cancun Resort
If you’re looking for an all-inclusive Cancun beach resort with a biggest-and-the-best attitude, the Iberostar...
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Eco travel an innovation to spread an awareness to save the environment
Nowadays, eco-tourism industry is a rapid developing area. It is getting famous and is being admired by all the tourists all around the world. Eco travel is designing a dependable holiday to the places...
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Putting On The Ritz In Mexico At The Ritz-Carlton Cancun
If white sand beaches and a bit of sun are your cure for winter blues, the Ritz-Carlton Cancun is one of the most luxurious places to...
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Fairmont Chateau Lake Louise, Alberta, Canada
Chateau Lake Louise is a great place to hang your hat after a day of wildlife viewing in Banff National Park, Alberta, Canada. Find out more about what this unique destination...
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Maryland Beach Resorts Along The Chesapeake Bay
Rich in seafaring heritage, outdoor recreation, water sports, fishing – and, of course, great seafood -- southern Maryland’s western shore offers a wide array of cultural attractions, historical...
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Free Travel Fun In New York
FTF's "free" columnist (yes, we pay her) shares her tips on finding the most fun and top value for time spent at the top attractions in New York City. You don’t have to be rich...
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How I spent 10 days in a camper in New Zealand
It is true what they say about New Zealand: "The world in one Country". As European I have seen a lot of countries especially in Europe but also outside, but what amazed me the most was how much...
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Places to Visit in India
As we know that, India is the land of cultural diversity, and heritage of monuments. There are so many things that exist in India in terms of places, culture and monuments. It is the best tourist place...
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Asia’s Fall Festival Calendar
Planning an autumn family vacation in Asia is not only affordable, it's also the best time of year to travel the region as countries such as India, China and Japan come to life with autumn festivals...
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Gourmet To Go Healthy Snack Recipes
When my family and I go on road trips we pretty much have a set road trip snack menu: sliced cantaloupe, granola bars, grape tomatoes and of course, a stash of candy bars (for “energy”...
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Idaho has Gone to the Dogs
Traveling with pets is not always easy; but in Coeur d’Alene, Idaho, bringing your dog along for...
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Bus Tours Introduce The World’s Great Cities
Double-decker hop-on, hop-off bus tours can be found all around the world, but have a longer history in Europe than in the US. Imagine a clever guide, a place to rest your feet, great photo opportunities,...
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5 Tips For Big Family Bike Trips
She’s cycled more than 22,000 miles across the Americas. No big deal. Cyclist and mom, Nancy Sathre-Vogel has been on numerous bike trips with her husband and twin boys. She offers...
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Brighton, England Seaside Weekend Getaway
The coastal U.K. resort town of Brighton has been reclaimed by the young and trendy and boasts enough Royals, museums and shopping to rival London and... enough surfing to intrigue families....
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Why Families Love New York Bus Tours
Double-decker bus tours are a New York institution. They rank alongside the Statue of Liberty costumes, the incredible chaos of Times Square and...
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Teddy, Moon and Elmo Go to Paris with Furry Toy Tours
Anyone who has ever traveled with a child knows that the most essential piece of luggage is not the suitcase with your clothes or the purse with your credit card. No, the most essential piece of luggage...
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rant on roadtrips!
i love to travel! roadtrips are fun but i don't mind taking other forms of transportations: airplanes and what not. umm let me list the places ive been too. my parents travel...
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The Breakers, Palm Beach, Florida
The Breakers is a very family-minded resort, highly regarded for maintaining a lush and luxurious atmosphere while providing children-friendly activities. The beautiful, Italian Renaissance-style...
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Star Trekking: Michelle Obama Volunteers in North Carolina
So we all remember the race for the 2008 presidency. And while there were many lofty questions asked of the Obama’s and their politics, there was really only one query plaguing the minds of women...
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Rules of the Road
As I've mentioned before, in my profile that I have these three rules that I live by. I feel I should explain them a bit better so you can full understand what I'm all about when I travel. 1)...
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Sail Along the Hudson, Bike New York Harbor with Ritz-Carlton Battery Park
For families looking for a great New York City harbor vacation, the Ritz-Carlton in...
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A Grand Discovery in St. Lucia: Anse Chastanet
If you've had a vision of what an ideal family hotel might be on a tropical island, we think we may have found it at Anse Chastanet, St. Lucia. Say "St. Lucia, West Indies"...
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Kids Camps For Children With Special Needs
Family vacations can incorporate supervised overnight camp programs noted in our roundup that are specially designed to be fun for kids with physical and/or mental disabilities. With so many camps to...
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Autism Explores Helps Children Overcome Travel Anxiety
Kevin Tamosaitis is a severly autistic, non-verbal 14-year-old whose father, Richard Tamosaitis became Kevin’s primary caregiver. Before he lost his fight with cancer, Richard Tamosaitis’ last...
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Air Show And Airplanes In Oshkosh, Wisconsin
For everyone who dreamt of growing up to be a pilot, you won’t want to miss the summer World’s Greatest Aviation Celebration in Oshkosh,...
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Two Nation Road Trip, Maine to New Brunswick
Looking for a fun way to experience the beauty of North America’s Atlantic coast? Try the two nation vacation from Maine in the US to New Brunswick in Canada for scenic...
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Bethany Beach Is Delaware’s Quiet Resort
Bethany Beach is a small, family-friendly beach town that provides easy access to Delmarva's big attractions. Bethany Beach is a small, family-friendly beach town that provides easy access to Delmarva's...
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