Whether you are drawn to crossing off your 7th continent or seeing wildlife in their natural habitat or you just want to sail in the footsteps of historic adventurers, Antarctica promises to provide you an adventure of a lifetime. Here we provide a guide on how to visit Antarctica with answers to the most frequently asked questions. Ever since returning from my trip to Antarctica with my 13 year old son I can only think about how to return! The White Continent really is a mind-blowing destination where you can never get enough. You might show up like me just hoping to see penguins, but leave ..read more

Antarctica has been on the top of my dream wish list for decades now. But honestly I didn’t think I would ever have the opportunity to visit because I just didn’t know when I would have the tens of thousands of extra cash laying around. Enter Adventure Life Travel. I was working with Adventure Life Travel to put together a trip for my 12th birthday (Leap Day baby!). We were thinking Indonesia, but nothing was quite working out. And then a room opened up on their yearly chartered sailing to Antarctica. I was blown out of the water when it was suggested we go there, even though it was a bit afte ..read more

We just returned from a week trip to El Salvador and can’t wait to share all the magic this country has to offer with you.  There are so many things to do in El Salvador, it was hard to narrow it all down for a quick week trip. Here I will recap our one week itinerary in El Salvador with kids, sharing exactly what we did, where we stayed, ate and what we would change next time. This trip was part of my yearly birthday travel tradition. This year however, I was joined by my friend Lindsay and her 10 year old son. They had never been to Central America and were looking for some warmth away ..read more

El Salvador was one of the last countries in Central America I had not yet visited. I have flown through it several times, but never stopped. While looking for somewhere to go for my yearly birthday trip, a cheap flight to El Salvador called out to me. Ignoring the naysayers, I am so glad I gave this small country a chance. There are so many amazing things to do in El Salvador that you can easily spend more than 1 one week there. I can see myself returning again and again, especially since there are often cheap flights direct from Los Angeles. Read on to learn more about what we did during our ..read more

Are you planning a family trip to the bustling streets of New York City? Prepare to enter the enchanted world of Broadway, where the magic of theater is brought to life for audiences of all ages. This guide to the top kid friendly shows in NYC will help you narrow down just what you need to plan for.  Top 5 Kid Friendly Shows in NYC As someone who has navigated the vibrant landscape of New York City’s theater scene, guiding friends and families to the most captivating shows, I’m here to share some of Broadway’s finest that will captivate your children and keep them coming back for more.&n ..read more

A dream for many is a visit to a snowy winter destination. Our suggestion is to head to Finland. There are so many amazing things to do in Lapland Finland in winter that it will make all your wildest dreams a reality! Whether you hope to spot the Northern Lights, see reindeer, or go on an exhilarating sled right with huskies, we have you covered. Below we share our top 10 things that you need to put on your Finland Lapland winter bucket list! Where is Lapland in Finland?   Lapland is actually a region in the greater Scandinavia that occupies parts of Sweden, Norway, Finland and Russia. Th ..read more

A Finnish Lapland winter escape is what people do in the winter season to experience what winter is really about. Think -35 degree temperatures, steaming hot saunas, 3.5 hours of sunlight and a whole lot of adventure. Travelers come to Lapland to learn how insanely fun winter can be and of course to see for themselves what the sky can do up above the arctic circle. Not only after dark when the fluorescent colors light up the skies with the aurora borealis, but also throughout the day when the low hanging sun sits on the horizon showering the land in nordic pastels. There is no better place to ..read more

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One of the most amazing things about visiting Ireland is that no matter where you go, there is an adorable village, historical site or scene of natural beauty waiting for you. There are not many places in the world that I have found that offer as much in such a small space as Ireland does. The hidden gems in Ireland are everywhere, just waiting to be discovered.  In my many years of visiting Ireland, I have stumbled across quite a few stunning places in Ireland off the beaten path. Some of these have now become more popular (ahem Skellig Michael aka from Star Wars fame), but there are sti ..read more

One of the top requests for visitors to Ireland is to stay in a castle. While many of the Irish castles are in ruins, there are still a great number of options throughout the island. That said, one of my favorite options for those looking for a castle or hotel stay on castle grounds is Killeavy Castle Estate.  Opened just shortly before the pandemic, this authentic Irish castle is still quite a bit under the radar, which is why you need to jump at your chance to visit! Below we share all that you need to know to decide which part of the estate to stay in and why you should put this proper ..read more