207 miles. Two days. One unforgettable July. Here is how a 10-year-old boy rode from Seattle to Portland — and what it took to get him there. Can a 10-year-old do the STP? Yes. Ours did. On July 12–13, 2025, our son crossed the finish line in Portland after 207 miles on a bike —
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Planning a trip to Agra, India in December? You are in exactly the right place. This is a complete travel guide for international visitors — covering the Taj Mahal, Agra Fort, and Fatehpur Sikri across two unforgettable days, with everything you need to know about getting there from Delhi, navigating the winter fog, ticket prices,
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At a Glance Destination Torres del Paine National Park, Chile Travel month April (autumn — highly recommended) Child’s age 9 years old W Trek legs completed by child French Valley (12 miles), Glacier Grey (7 miles one way) Group split day Base of Towers — dad did full 14-mile hike, son did Los
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What should a family pack for a Tanzania safari? A Tanzania safari packing list sounds straightforward — until you realize you’ll be boarding a small bush flight, your kid will be sitting in a jeep at 6:30 am in cold Ngorongoro air, and everyone will tell you different things about what to wear. In July,
How many days do you need in St Kitts and Nevis? We spent six days exploring both islands: Basseterre and Brimstone Hill Fortress on St Kitts, a rainforest jeep safari, and a ferry day trip to quiet Nevis. We visited in 2013 and have updated the practical details — entry requirements, the new eTA, and driving
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Travel Month – August Amsterdam wasn’t originally on our radar, but we are so glad it made the list. We were a family of three — my husband, our 10-year-old son, and me — and we spent a few days taking in the city at our own pace. We did a canal boat ride, took
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Travel Month – December Why the Bahamas? Planning a Nassau and Grand Bahama itinerary? Here’s exactly how we did it — three families, seven days, and zero regrets. Four days exploring Nassau, Bahamas — beaches, Atlantis, the Straw Market, and the best local food shacks you’ve never heard of — followed by three days of
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If you’re looking for the perfect family vacation in the Caribbean, Turks and Caicos deserves to be at the very top of your list. We traveled here as a family and can honestly say it exceeded every expectation — the water is impossibly blue, the beaches are powder-soft, and the pace is exactly what a
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Four days in Iceland in November gave us the Golden Circle, the South Coast waterfalls, glacier lagoons, and Northern Lights — with almost no crowds. We spent about $7,500 for 4 adults and 2 kids plus our guide’s accommodation (excluding flights and meals), most of it on a private 3-day superjeep tour. Here’s the full
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Travel Month – November Planning a Puerto Vallarta weekend trip during Day of the Dead? Here’s everything you need to know. There’s something magical about a spontaneous getaway with friends—especially when it takes you to a place as lively and colorful as Puerto Vallarta during one of Mexico’s most meaningful celebrations, the Day of the
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Sun, sea, shipwrecks, and a few surprises — here’s what five days on One Happy Island actually looks like. Travel Date – November 2025 Planning 5 days in Aruba? You’ve chosen one of the most reliably beautiful islands in the entire Caribbean — and as a family that has island-hopped across the Caribbean from Turks and
Luxembourg City – Day trip from Brussels, Belgium Travel Month – August Luxembourg City is the capital and most populous city of the Grand Duchy of Luxembourg, a historic fortress city perched on cliffs overlooking the Alzette and Pétrusse rivers, known for its UNESCO-listed Old Quarters, powerful fortifications, and status as a vital European financial and political hub. It’s a diverse, multilingual city
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Seven days in Portugal gave us the perfect first-timer route: two days in Lisbon (history, hills and custard tarts), a day trip to Sintra’s palaces in the clouds, the medieval town of Óbidos plus Nazaré, the Douro Valley’s terraced vineyards, and two days in Porto — port wine, the Ribeira district and the Dom Luís
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Travel Month – August Belgium had always intrigued us with its charming medieval towns, vibrant city squares, and famous chocolates. With only two days to explore, we knew we had to plan carefully—but the beauty of the country made every moment worth it. During our whirlwind trip, we discovered the best Belgium has to offer:
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How should you spend 14 days in Australia with kids? Our route covers Melbourne, Phillip Island’s Penguin Parade, the Great Ocean Road, Adelaide, Kangaroo Island, the Whitsundays and Great Barrier Reef, and Sydney. We went in December — summer and peak season — drove on the left, and booked reef tours and the Kangaroo Island
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Why Visit Fiji on a Short Trip? Travel Month – December Bula fellow travelers!! This year to get away from the cold rainy winter, we booked our tickets to go to Australia. On our way, we extended our layover in Fiji – a beautiful country in South Pacific Ocean. Fiji is a stunning archipelago, made
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Few hours in Singapore Travel Month – August Sometimes the best travel moments are the ones you never planned. This August, on our way home to Seattle from vacation, our flight was delayed — and we found ourselves with an unexpected overnight layover in Singapore. No itinerary, no bookings, no expectations. We grabbed a quick dinner,
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A hiking trip to Patagonia, Santiago and Valparaiso Travel Month – April Planning a Chile trip itinerary that balances bucket-list hiking with big-city culture? You’ve come to the right place. This Chile travel guide covers our week long adventure through Santiago, Chilean Patagonia, and Valparaíso — one of the most rewarding South America travel experiences
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Seven days is the sweet spot for a first Tanzania safari. Our late-July family trip with Duma Explorer covered Tarangire, Ngorongoro Crater, and the Serengeti during the Great Migration, costing roughly $13,000 all-inclusive for our family of three. This itinerary breaks down each day, what we saw, and what we’d do the same — or
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Travel Month – December Pura Vida (Pure life) Awaits: Why Costa Rica Should Be Your Next Adventure If you’ve ever dreamed of waking up to howler monkeys, watching a volcano emerge through the morning mist, or surfing golden Pacific waves before breakfast — Costa Rica is calling your name. In December 2023, our family of
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