Unfortunately, our kids are not as adventurous when it comes to eating…actually they are downright P-I-C-K-Y. Truthfully, our son has been diagnosed with a food sensory disorder (also has nut allergies) and he despises certain textures and odors. Definitely makes traveling stressful at times. Nevertheless, we do our best and tend to grab street food […]
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Sep-2016
50 percent of the world’s plants and animals can be found in rainforests and is one of the most verdant playgrounds for photographers. Prepare yourself for an intimate look at a hike our family took through Costa Rica’s Volcán Arenal National Park. Lake Arenal Starting Our Hike Garden Emerald Hummingbird Thoas Swallowtail Butterfly Learning Poisonous […]
When taking our kids abroad we have two main goals: first to introduce them into a new culture, and secondly to introduce them to a different way of living. And scouring the globe earlier this year for our summer vacation we came upon Costa Rica. We figured surely any kid would love the jungle as […]
Jul-2016
Families travel to Costa Rica for fun-filled adventures. However, our precocious 4yr old was very vocal about being less than thrilled to swing through the jungle on a zip-line. So we opted for less vulnerable option, a true jungle river cruise — well, unless you are afraid of sharing the river with crocodiles. To start […]
Travelers generally boast about collecting memories rather than things, but sometimes that just isn’t enough. Especially with small children, it’s fun to pull out the patch collection or stare in awe at the Christmas tree with ornaments collected from all over the world. Souvenir Patches Christmas Ornaments Leftover Currency Books What do you collect from […]
Jan-2015
Travel Off-Season With all the strategies to save money, traveling off-season would be the first recommendation. Airlines, hotels, and tour companies will almost always offer cheaper rates to attract customers. Destinations are less crowded and lines for major attractions are shorter. Airfare If you are flexible on travel dates, fly on a Tuesday, Wednesday, or […]
Jul-2014
Off the coast of Ambergris Caye, near the Blue Hole of Belize, is the Hol Chan Marine Reserve and Shark Ray Alley. This turquoise water is home to the 2nd largest barrier reef in the world. While on our honeymoon in 2007, my wife and I decided to snorkel the reef. I learned a lot […]
Jun-2014
We had been married less then a week and headed off the grid for our honeymoon. When I say off the grid, I mean OFF. So far off, we were encouraged to register with the U.S. consulate office, since our destination was considered a “security risk” and the government there was “questionable.” Nevertheless, we headed […]
Apr-2014
It’s true that Belize has the best of both worlds: affordable unlike some Caribbean destinations and culturally diverse like Central America. Eager to experience a barefoot beach destination and a jungle adventure, we selected Belize for our honeymoon several years ago. Belize has an interesting history as a county. It was formally known as British […]