Longest visa-free stays with a US passport
When you stop restricting yourself to a week or two, the world opens up One of the most illuminating things ...
Best types of accommodation for families: what works, what doesn’t, and how to choose
Family-friendly places to stay don’t have to be bottom dollar or top dollar There are no single best types of ...
Beyond the deer: Is Nara worth visiting with kids?
Easy day trip or overnight from Osaka and Kyoto awaits in Japan’s former capital A former capital of Japan. Beautiful ...
Skip Kyoto. 6 reasons to go to Nara instead
Kyoto isn’t right for every trip to Japan. Here’s a nearby alternative Skip Kyoto? I know, right? Saying that lobs ...
Nara day trip from Osaka or Kyoto: Your top 2 priorities with kids
Japan’s first permanent capital is beautiful, compact, approachable, and an easy day trip A Nara day trip from Osaka or ...
How to pack for a family trip with kids?
Pack 1 bag per person That’s right. Here’s how to pack for a family trip: Pack 1 bag per person ...
How to plan a family vacation on a budget without cheaping out
Budget family travel doesn’t have to mean bottom-dollar or overspending on unnecessary luxury Budget family travel doesn’t have to mean ...
The Serenity Prayer for Packing
A Serenity Prayer for Packing? That’s right. Here’s why. You might be familiar with the Serenity Prayer. It has various ...
6 tips for long flights with kids + VIDEO
Long-haul flight anxiety? It’s going to be okay. If you’re worried about an upcoming long flights with kids, or if ...
10 apps for Japan trips
Our family has visited Japan multiple times and use these apps on every trip Here are the essential apps we ...