Are looking for a fun jam-packed Midwestern town to explore? Kalamazoo has just the right amount of cool history, culture, and activities for families of all different interests and ages! Being only a little over a 2-hour drive from Chicago and Detroit and less than 4 hours’ drive from Milwaukee, Cleveland, and Indianapolis, Kalamazoo is a great city to explore over a long weekend. To take the hassle out of planning your trip, we want to share our favorite activities, eats, and places to stay in Kalamazoo for year-round enjoyment! Cool Activities Go Shopping at the Kalamazoo Mall. This is ..read more

Holland Michigan is known for those wanting to celebrate and explore Dutch heritage and of course, tulips. It was founded in 1847 by Dutch Calvinists and has a vast history that is still honored in Holland today. Holland is a Midwest town located in the Lower Peninsula of Michigan located on Lake Macatawa near the western shore of Lake Michigan. It is less than 3 hours from Chicago, so it makes for a perfect weekend getaway. Holland is internationally notorious for its Tulip Time Festival, which showcases over 5 million tulips of over 120 different varieties throughout the town. So, to g ..read more

Kankakee Sands Conservancy is owned and operated by the Indiana chapter of The Nature Conservancy, which is an international, non-profit organization that works to protect nature and preserve the natural lands and waters to promote life. Kankakee Sands is located about 45 minutes south of Chicago in Morocco, Indiana. It is free and open to the public 365 days of the year from 7 am until dusk (Central Standard Time) for hiking, nature observation, birding, botanizing, and photography. Initially, we decided to go check it out because we wanted to see the bison. Yes, Bison! But soon found ..read more

After years of travel, we are excited to share the essential simple travel tips for all types of travel to ensure you have a wonderful trip. Traveling can be hectic and if you aren’t prepared, it may not go as well as you planned. Most people are not travelers by nature and you only gain the experience by having several trips under your belt. Unfortunately, we all tend to make mistakes, forget necessities, or are unprepared for the unexpected. Hopefully, through our mishaps, which we have had many, you can stay safe, save money, embrace the local’s culture, have the most amazing vacation ..read more

Travel Insurance – Myths and Tips Guest Blog Written by Chelsea Capwell WHY SHOULD A FAMILY CONSIDER TRAVEL INSURANCE? You’ve done your research and planned an amazing trip, but sometimes the unexpected can happen. That’s where travel insurance comes in! Travel insurance is more important than ever as it protects your investment of time and money spent planning your trip, but many travelers don’t fully understand what plan or coverage would be best for them. Travel insurance can offer coverage for the delay, cancellation, loss, injury, emergency medical, and much more. Did you know some ..read more

La Fortuna located by the Arenal Volcano is a spectacular place for a home base for a few days of fun outdoor activity. We spent 4 days in the area and could probably fill up a full few weeks with fun things, so definitely do not miss this part of the country. Facts about Costa Rica: Approximately 5 million people live in Costa Rica The country is 19,700 square miles or the size of the state of West Virginia. Costa Rica is known to be the happiest country in the world. The countries slogan is Pura Vida, meaning Pure Life and it is a wonderful way of how the people live. In fact, they ..read more

We choose to travel everywhere, but Disney. I know, that is a crazy statement and I will probably get plenty of backlash for it, but let me explain. My hope is that I can convince you that your family should explore other travel options as well. Let me start by saying we have been to Disney. I have been 3 times, once as a teenager, once as an adult without kids and once as a family, so I have experienced it from different stages in life. What I love about Disney is the customer service, the attention to detail, the proximity of the parks, and the magic that is the ultimate draw to Disney ..read more

Are you looking for a fun family-friendly US Midwest town to explore this winter? Start planning your trip now for Thanksgiving and Christmas breaks with these awesome options in the Midwest. My fellow travel bloggers and I have worked hard to gather the top family-friendly towns and cities to enjoy. Take out your coats, gloves, boots, and luggage and get ready to enjoy the winter with this list of The Best Family-Friendly Midwest Towns for Winter Fun! Minneapolis Winter Theo Wirth Lodge - MNTrips Minneapolis/St. Paul, Minnesota It’s going to be a long cold winter in Minneapolis/Saint ..read more

Starved Rock State Park located in LaSalle County in Illinois is a wonderful place to explore and become one with nature. Starved Rock State Park has over 13 miles of trails that wind through lush woods and sandstone bluffs. Throughout the park, you will see spectacular views of the Illinois River and around each corner, you will find yourself immersed in one of the parks 18 canyons. While at Starved Rock State Park there are several things to do. Fishing, kayaking, picnicking, camping, and hiking are the most popular. If you enjoy boating, there are rentals available from May to Octob ..read more

Starved Rock State Park located in LaSalle County in Illinois is a wonderful place to explore and become one with nature. Starved Rock State Park has over 13 miles of trails that wind through lush woods and sandstone bluffs. Throughout the park, you will find spectacular views of the Illinois River and around each corner, you will find yourself immersed in one of the parks 18 canyons. While at Starved Rock State Park there are several things to do. Fishing, kayaking, picnicking, camping, and hiking are the most popular. If you enjoy boating, there are rentals available from May to Octo ..read more