Jet to an exotic country. Get immersed in local customs. Help build a house or dig a well. Make buddies with fascinating people you’d never meet otherwise. A “voluntourism” trip seems like a great way to give back or improve the world in a small way. It can be, but you should ask a lot […]
How To Get the Best Seat on the Plane
Traveling on a plane can come with a slew of seat-based comfort challenges, whether you’re assigned to a seat that doesn’t recline or located just adjacent to the bathroom. If you want to get the best seat without having to pay extra cash, there are a few simple tips to follow. While you might not […]
Cities Less Traveled: Queens, The True Melting Pot
New York City is known worldwide for its diversity but the true melting pot of the city’s five boroughs is Queens. It is not the first stop for most tourists visiting New York (unless they have family living there), but it’s where dozens of ethnic groups settle down and call home. Funny enough, most people who […]
Thornbury Castle: One Of Few Castles In England To Stay Overnight
The drive through the English countryside, characterized by its hedge-rowed bushes and open fields, appropriately sets the stage for a tourist arriving at Thornbury Castle in Gloucestershire, England. It’s one of several things to do outside of London but one of few castles in England to stay overnight. Imagery from Medieval tales, history books, Shakespearean […]
Choosing Summer Travel Over Choosing Summer Camp
Our family is in the thick of our summer travel madness. I knew July would be busy so I had to think hard about choosing summer travel over choosing summer camp. I opted to keep the boys out of summer camp so that we could focus on travel and learn more being out and about. […]
Trip Planning Advice: 3 Quick Tips To Get You Started
The quickest trip planning advice I can offer you is do not wait until the last minute. If you’re planning for yourself and your family, it just adds a dose of unnecessary stress. If you’re on your own, then by all means, live for the moment and seize the day! In this video I answer a reader’s […]
A Staycation at The Family Friendly Avenue Suites DC
The summer is in full swing, which means it’s prime season for family travel and for us, that means a DC staycation in family-friendly accommodations. Every year we make it a point to do a staycation because there’s so much we have yet to discover in our backyard. Neither one of us are natives, so […]
Discover Boating So That You Can Travel More #Local
Living near Annapolis, it’s hard not to discover boating and its benefits. Once the weather is warm, you crave being out on the water, breathing in the crisp air and soaking in the sun. However, buying a boat is a big investment, much like buying a vehicle. We live in an area with high boat ownership. […]
Travel Products That Help Make Your Travel Life Easier
This travel segment originally aired on WBALT-TV 11 Baltimore. You can also watch it on the site here. In the segment I talk about several travel products that I love which help make my life easier. Video Transcript JENNIFER: DAN SAYS CHANCES ARE YOU ARE GOING SOMEWHERE. WHEN YOU TRAVEL, THERE ARE THINGS TO TAKE […]
Packing Tips: How To Pack For Your Next Trip
This video originally aired on WBAL-TV 11 Baltimore on Sunday June 28th. You can also watch it on the WBAL-TV site here. In the segment I share some packing tips and give pointers on how to pack your luggage. Video Transcript (courtesy of WBAL-TV 11) WELCOME BACK. TAWANNA BROWNE SMITH IS GOING TO SHARE HOW […]