Being in the right place at the right time made for an unforgettable day of wine tasting in Montalcino

One of the more interesting parts of traveling and exploring a new area is getting lost. And that’s a pretty easy for me, especially in Italy. But while this little tale starts off with dead ends at every where, turning right lead us to the most perfect day of wine tasting in Montalcino… On our [...]

Four Common New Orleans Scams to Avoid

Before ever having gone to New Orleans I was schooled on how to do the city right by several locals. First, I had to increase my alcohol intake (aka increase my tolerance) so I could “hang” with the group all night. Mind you, I was in my early twenties so it was some time ago. [...]

An Ode to The Little White House…Sometimes coming “home” is the best part of traveling

Today I said goodbye to my “first love”. No, not the guy in the photo. He’s stuck with me “until death do us part”. Rather the little white house in the background. The place that taught me what home really means and that coming home really is the best part of traveling…or can be. I [...]

10 Tips on How to Get Great Service When Traveling

Ever wonder why that guy got the upgrade to First Class and you didn’t? Or why you always seem to get a hotel room next to the elevator? Sometimes there are reasons, but there is always a way you can get better service – and upgrades – when you’re traveling. Here are 10 tips on [...]

Things to do in New Orleans (where to eat, drink and listen to music)

New Orleans has become somewhat of my second home, at least in my heart. It was on my first visit to New Orleans more than a decade ago (that makes me sound sooo old!) when I realized I HAD to get out of Texas and see more of the world. I was missing so much! [...]

Creating Travel Traditions: Buying Local Art

In college I wanted to major in art history. I was so proud of myself for declaring a major when I was a freshman. That was until I told my dad. “What the H#%^ are you going to do with an art history major? I’m not wasting my money on that.” And so I changed [...]

10 Tips: How to Get Your Kids Ready to Ski

I have a confession. I was a bad parent this past weekend. I left my kids at home with Grammy and went skiing in Vail for an entire weekend without them. I started feeling a bit guilty skiing down Riva Ridge seeing little ones in ski class zipping along not too far in front of [...]

Literally stuck on the side of a mountain with no where to go but up…

Sometimes the worst decisions make for the best stories…such as driving from Telluride to Ouray over Imogene Pass during my past life, the one before kids. A Visit to Telluride, Imogene Pass Sitting in the hostel in Telluride, CO The Husband (really he was The Boyfriend at that time) and I were mapping out our [...]

10 Life Lessons Learned in a Bounce House

I used to love bounce houses when I was a kid so it comes as no surprise to me that the Princesses are in heaven when they have the opportunity to enter one. As a parent, I’m a bit more cautious now with bounce houses. I mean really, The Princesses are less than 40 pounds [...]

We’ll call him Little E

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Until I was a parent I never really knew just how literally kids took things, or responded to things. Not to mention their honesty. They tell the God’s honest truth, good, bad, pretty and ugly. Over the last four years I’ve learned not to ask the Princesses a question I’m not really ready for. Like, [...]

10 Tips for Teaching Kids Travel Safety

At January 21, 2013
By Elaine Schoch
In Travel and Security, traveling with kids
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Boy playing hide and seek under the clothes rack at the shop

If you are a parent or someone responsible for looking out for little people then you know the fear I’m about to describe. The one when you are at the store, you turn around to look at something for a SPLIT second, when you turn back around your kid is gone… Sheer terror. Heart stops. [...]

Traveling to Siberia. In the winter. By myself. (Gulp…)

On Sunday it will be exactly a year ago when I stepped out of the car at DIA, kissed Princess One and The Husband goodbye. As I watched them driveway, it hit me. I’m traveling to Siberia…by myself. A jolt of fear followed. Really? Siberia? In January? I had to give myself a quick pep [...]

Merry Christmas from Moscow!

Since we weren’t really allowed to post photos this time last year from our trips to Moscow, I thought it was timely and appropriate to share a few holiday photos now. Christmas in Moscow is cold – and beautiful. Red Square is light up with millions of sparking white lights that outline an outdoor ice [...]

Road Trip? A Few Driver Safety Tips to Remember

If you are one of the 84.4 million motorists are expected to travel during the Christmas holiday listen up! Share the Road, a highway safety outreach program of the American Trucking Associations released a few motorist safety tips to help avoid holiday accidents this season. I suppose they do know a thing or two about [...]

Planning family vacations based on family’s travel styles…and shoes?

Christmas vacation is right around the corner, and Spring Break is just a few months away meaning it’s time to start planning family vacations. Every family is different though, so when I was sent the following infographic, I had to share it. It’s a fun way to start mapping our your next family vacation by [...]

Travel Video of the Week

Ever want the highway to yourself, especially during rush hour? In this funny travel video one guy has all the luck, until a plane decides to land on the highway. A seriously strange travel video but highly amusing. Happy almost weekend!

When in Russia…what to wear?

I talk to a lot of families before they travel to Russia and there is one question I get time and time again that always makes me smile, “what do Russians wear in the winter”? “What should I pack?” “What is the fashion/style in Russia?” These were the same questions that I asked before we [...]

Free WiFi Tops List of Favorite Hotel Amenities

Free WiFi is more important than free caffeine according to a recent survey conducted by GO Airport Express. The survey identified the top 10 favorite hotel freebies people like, aside from breakfast. WiFi topped the list followed by free transportation between the hotel and the airports. I must agree with the findings as I’d prefer [...]

Funny Travel Video of the Week: Airplane toilet trick

Oh, the things people do to entertain themselves on long flights is endless. Take this little game with the toilet… It’s a funny travel video to help get you ready for the weekend. Happy almost weekend (hope it made your smile!). If you need to laugh a bit more, check out our other travel videos.

Travel Product Review: The Space Bag (video)

I’ve had to become a much more efficient packer since I’m always the one who seems to be sharing a suite case with BOTH Princesses. When packing for THREE people in ONE small, carry on bag for a four+ day trip, one must be as efficient as possible. The problem is, being efficient doesn’t always [...]