by Annie Thomas | Jan 30, 2023 | Family Travel, Itineraries, Midwest Travel, North America
The Twin Cities today – Minneapolis and St. Paul – are a bustling center of government, business, and tourism. Their history is full of interesting fact including that St. Paul was not the original “twin” to Minneapolis, how Minneapolis’s...
by Annie Thomas | Jan 11, 2023 | Family Travel, Itineraries, Midwest Travel
Quad City families, those school breaks come up quicker than you expect. Wanting to getaway with your family and planning it out are two very separate things. For all of my Quad City people who find themselves asking where should we go within a few hours for our long...
by Annie Thomas | Dec 13, 2022 | Itineraries, Family Travel, North America
If you are looking for a domestic destination between late October and April, you should consider Tucson. The daytime temperatures are in the 60 to low 80s during these months with little rain, perfect for lots of outdoor time. We have spent the last couple of...
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 | 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 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...
