by Annie Thomas | Dec 8, 2022 | Family Travel, Itineraries, Midwest Travel, North America, Resources
Parents, this one is for you! We just get past the Winter holidays and it is time to start thinking about Spring Break. Sometimes, flying off somewhere warm or distant is not in the cards due to budget, work restrictions, or other priorities. Where can we go in the...
by Annie Thomas | Dec 2, 2022 | Airplane Travel, Family Travel, Resources
No one really wants to think about canceling their trip or having it be canceled on them. Others are paralyzed by all of the possibilities of what could go wrong that they don’t feel confident booking. Still others look for the best deal on third party travel...
by Annie Thomas | Nov 21, 2022 | Airplane Travel, Family Travel, Resources
Sleep in general is essential but can be elusive. Add in the challenge of sitting upright while trying to keep your arms and legs inside your seat area and avoid snoring, drooling or falling asleep on someone next to you. It really is no wonder sleeping on a plane is...
by Annie Thomas | Nov 11, 2022 | Africa, Family Travel, Itineraries
Is South Africa on your bucket list? Do you find the idea of long travel in an entirely new country daunting? No worries, I have an easy itinerary that gives you a proper introduction to this beautiful country! I have a tendency to include too many things and then...
by Annie Thomas | Nov 7, 2022 | Africa, Asia, Europe, Family Travel, Resources
This is quite a loaded question, but I truly believe families and individuals who want to expand their international travel adventures are asking themselves exactly this. There is, of course, no easy answer. However, there are strategies that I employ to determine...
by Annie Thomas | Nov 2, 2022 | Family Travel, Hiking, Itineraries, Midwest Travel, North America
The Lake of the Ozarks has been part of my story for my entire life. First, it was the summer time visits spent with our extended family at my grandparents’ condo. Next, it was the visits to my parents’ condo, eventually bringing along little ones. And...
