by Annie Thomas | Feb 7, 2024 | Uncategorized
Ecuador considers itself the most biodiverse in the world. According to Biodiversity Group, roughly 8% of amphibian species, 5% of reptile species, 8% of mammal species, and 16% of bird species in the world are found in this diminutive country, which...
by Annie Thomas | May 24, 2023 | Family Travel, Midwest Travel, North America, Uncategorized
For our family, Cardinal baseball is part of our annual traditions. It has actually been part of my entire life, growing up attending Cardinal games and even participating in family reunions designed around Cardinals series. As a kid, it was all about the sweet...
by Annie Thomas | May 12, 2023 | Uncategorized
As a meticulous travel planner, I try to learn as much as possible before visiting a country. It is my hope that we can be as prepared as possible, respect the people of each destination, and leave a lot of the surprises for the adventures themselves. It never fails...
by Annie Thomas | Feb 14, 2023 | Uncategorized
Perhaps you have been waiting for the time of life in which your family is prepared to take a special trip, a longer trip, or your first international trip. Maybe your kids are newly in all day school or you have taken them out for long weekends, but never more than a...
by Annie Thomas | Jan 19, 2023 | Midwest Travel, North America, Resources, Uncategorized
If the word is unfamiliar to you, let’s start with a definition. Urban Dictionary says Momcation is “a break from one’s motherly duties”. Some women like to travel with friends and others like to use the time to be alone. Whatever the...
by Annie Thomas | Jan 5, 2023 | Uncategorized
This one is for my Quad Cities Area residents. As parents, when we are given the opportunity for an overnight or weekend away, it can feel like another responsibility to put a plan together to make the most of your time. Let me do the planning for you! You will find...
