Chicago Neighborhood Travel Guide for Families
On your first visit to a large city, it seems appropriate to see the requisite tourist attractions, but once you have visited a second, third or dozen times, branching out into other neighborhoods allows you get a real feel for the city. Chicago is a city of many...
Optimal U.S. Road Trip Itinerary – Part Two
This is the second phase of an epic U.S. Roadtrip. Part one of this detailed itinerary can be found here (link). What is the optimal road trip to visit United States National Parks, Sites, Landmarks, and Monuments? In 2015, Data Scientist Randall Olson calculated a...
Optimal US Road Trip with Detailed Itinerary for Families
What is the optimal road trip to visit United States National Parks, Sites, Landmarks, and Monuments? In 2015, Data Scientist Randall Olson calculated a fifty stop road trip that covers all of the 48 contiguous states for at least one stop (Link). The goal of the...
36 Things to Know Before Your First RV Trip
What do you need to buy, bring and know before you take a RV on a first trip? Below is a list of 36 tips and favorite products we have learned through trial and error in our nine seasons of RV camping as a family with small children. Planning Your Trip Choosing the...
Create a Travel Budget: Step by Step
What's your travel budgeting style? Do you make or commit to plans before determining the total cost? Do you save for months to make sure your travel doesn't impact your day to day lifestyle? Do you always find yourself surprised after a trip at the extra...
11 Great RV Campgrounds in Midwest
Are you searching for the perfect spot for an RV vacation? The Midwest is home to several interesting and unique campgrounds that may not be on your radar. From water access, proximity to national parks, full resort amenities or just a place to get away and relax,...
How To Help Kids Through Jet Lag: 18 Tips From a Mom
Jet Lag. If you have experienced it yourself, it may give you pause about subjecting your children to it. If you're considering a first long flight for your entire family, the unknown can be concerning. Let me reassure you that it's worth the jet lag to see new...
9 Interesting Midwest Hotels Not To Miss
Sometimes the hotel itself makes the trip extra special. This is certainly the case with the Midwest hotels in this list. Whether it's their history, their hipness or their unique offerings, each of these hotels has the ability to give your family a truly unique...
Family Reunions & Big Family Gatherings – 12 Places To Go
Are you responsible for planning your next family gathering? Maybe you just want to shake up where your family has been meeting? Or has your family outgrown the places you used to visit together? Since the majority of the travel industry is not geared toward...
Plan a California Road Trip for your Family – 10 stops
We love to visit California. There is no other state that offers such a wide variety of every category for tourists. We have spent longer stays without roadtripping, but my trips up and down the coast top my list of our times in California. You may decide which...
About Me
Hi! I’m Annie. I LOVE planning travel. My family seeks to make the world smaller through travel. My goal is for you to go on your next big adventure!