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...
by Annie Thomas | Oct 6, 2022 | Family Travel, Midwest Travel, North America
Many schools in the Midwest hold a four-day weekend break in late October, typically following a change of quarters and parent-teacher conferences. Teachers and students are ready for an opportunity to take a breath. If your family is trying to pick a destination to...
by Annie Thomas | Sep 14, 2022 | Airplane Travel, Family Travel, Resources
For a decade our travel luggage was fully thrown together; choosing whatever baggage we already owned to meet the size requirements and honestly, sometimes not meeting them. We learned a lot and continued to streamline what we carry. These days, I want to carry a...
