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Do you find travel planning fun or daunting? Normally we love planning our family adventures. But at the moment, making a choice feels daunting. . We both work challenging, full time jobs and get several weeks of vacation each year- we want to make the most of those weeks to explore new places... but with only a few weeks (often split between two 7-10 day vacations) it’s not a lot of time - and there are so many places we want to see- it makes choosing difficult! . We are trying to lock in summer travel while we are seeing reasonable flight options available and we’re craving Europe, history, castles 🏰 ... but can’t decide what country, what cities...it would be our kids first European trip (ages 8 and 5). . We need to travel in August. If you had to chose- where would you go? . . . . . . . . . . #familytravels #familytraveltips #famvacay #famtravelfriends #levartmaf #europe_vacation #europetravels #parentswhowander
Looking ahead at the horizon and finally seeing calm seas after a rather tumultuous week of flu and illness that struck our household. 😷 . We love winter, but hate the illness it seems to breed. As we turn the corner on the cold and flu we look ahead to brighter times ahead. . We are still weighing some options for travel in 2020 and hope to nail down plans soon. Onward.... . . . . . . #sandiegogram #familytravelfriends #chicagomoms #levartmaf #familytravelblog #exploringfamilies #parentswhowander
Oh the pure joy of the first winter snow! ❄️ . The kids BEGGED us to let them shovel the sidewalks this weekend after we got our first substantial snowfall for winter...well, ok if you insist! 🤣I’ll just be over here supervising ☕️ . Love how the simplest things can bring them so much joy. As much as we love warmth- there is something so special about experiencing the changing seasons. Variety in life is good ⛄️ . . . . . . . . . . . . . #everydaymoments #kidsinnature #adventureswithchildren #familytravelfriends #runwildmychild #borntobewild #goadventuretogether #levartmaf #chicagokids #midwesttravelbloggers #famfun #chicagobloggers #chicagomoms #chicagoparent
LEGOLAND California- Lego lovers fantasy land! Of all the fun things we did during our time in San Diego, this was definitely top of the list for our kids who must have a hundred LEGO sets at home. . Their favorite part of the park was driving the LEGO cars- they drove multiple times and were sooooo tickled to get a driver’s license, which of course they now insist allows them to drive our real car🚗🤣 . We need some tips! We will be visiting one more theme park this Spring, in Orlando, and need some advice from those who know #disneyworldorlando well. . We only have one day to enjoy one Disney park before we head out on our Disney Cruise. We’ve been to all of the parks before - a few years ago- the kids don’t remember much and we’re not sure what may be new or different since our visit in 2017. . If you had to pick just one park- which park would you choose? We’re torn. Anything new we just have to see? Would love recommendations! TIA . . . . . . . . . . . #wdw #familytraveltips #exploringfamilies #themeparks #disneyadventures #familytravelfriends #familytravels #familytravelblog #levartmaf #orlandothemeparks #kidtripster
If you don’t know what In N Out burger is, you’ve never been to California. It’s a thing...and it’s delicious 😋 . Here’s the thing- Our kids struggle with food. Our son has sensory sensitivity that manifested into hypersensitivity to taste/texture/smell of food and he pretty much stopped exploring new foods starting at age 3. Our daughter follows his every move- including not moving her mouth to try new things even though she does not share his sensory issues. . What kid won’t try a hamburger or French fries or a taco or fried chicken or mashed potatoes or sweet potatoes or Asian noodles or...the list goes on?)🙋🏼‍♀️ . This might be fast food- and it may not be healthy- but getting our kids to try new and different foods is our only real travel-related challenge. And at this point even getting them to try fast food is a win. The struggle has been real. . Having them try and devour this classic, beloved California burger was a win during our time in Southern California. This is what progress looks like for us. . Does anyone else struggle with food when traveling with kids? . . . . . . #innoutburger #traveleats #familytravelfriends #familytravels #travelingwithkids #travellingwithchildren #adventurefamilies #levartmaf #exploringwithkids #suitcasetribe #parentswhowander #travelusa #discoverusa
Girl power! Should we be tickled or worried that our 5-year-old immediately strikes this pose when she sees the camera pointing her way? 😂 . Seriously, though, I see Super Woman! Our hopes and dreams for our girl is that she will leap every obstacle, shatter every ceiling and stereotype and excel at everything that comes her way. . But how can we best ensure she always sees herself and her potential the way we do? . As she gets older and starts becoming more exposed to antiquated gender stereotypes in media and society, we vow to always empower her sense of confidence, courage, strength and intelligence. . And as cute as she is- we try not to focus on her appearance, but rather lean into and encourage her bravery, smarts and curiosity. . . If you have a little girl (or are around them) do you have any tips or advice for ways we can create a supportive environment where she will always feel like Super Girl?🦸🏻‍♀️ . . . . . . . . . #empowergirls #girlsinscience #strongwomen #honestlymothering #momsanddaughters #dadsanddaughters #travelfamilyfriends #levartmaf #adventuremamas #womenwhoexplore #bravegirls #raisingdaughters #raisinggirls #smallbutmighty

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  • Well Travelled Munchkins
  • One Chance to See the World
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Picturesque Porto: Two Terrific Days
Porto, Portugal, Travel Writing

Picturesque Porto: Two Terrific Days

Portugal – how did you fly so far beneath the tourism radar for so long? This country may be one … Continue reading Picturesque Porto: Two Terrific Days

10 Tips to Avoid Certain Disaster & Getting Devoured by Bears: Exploring Yellowstone with Kids
Camping, National Parks, Travel Writing, Yellowstone and Grand Teton

10 Tips to Avoid Certain Disaster & Getting Devoured by Bears: Exploring Yellowstone with Kids

Ten tips for camping or lodging with kids in Yellowstone National Park Continue reading 10 Tips to Avoid Certain Disaster & Getting Devoured by Bears: Exploring Yellowstone with Kids

Spitsbergen Island, Svalbard, Norway
Norway, Travel Writing

Spitsbergen Island, Svalbard, Norway

A few years ago I journeyed to the northernmost accessible town on the planet: Longyearbyen located on the island of … Continue reading Spitsbergen Island, Svalbard, Norway

Scuba Diving with Sharks in Grand Bahama
Caribbean, Grand Bahama, scuba diving

Scuba Diving with Sharks in Grand Bahama

Grand Bahama is a laid-back island where sun, sand and scuba diving is the primary attraction. One of our adventures … Continue reading Scuba Diving with Sharks in Grand Bahama

Seeing, and Saving, Serengeti National Park
Africa, Tanzania, Travel Writing

Seeing, and Saving, Serengeti National Park

The dry golden grasses swayed elegantly in the breeze, stretching for miles as far as the eye could see. The … Continue reading Seeing, and Saving, Serengeti National Park

Cincinnati’s enchanting cemetary
Cincinnati, Ohio, United States

Cincinnati’s enchanting cemetary

One of Cincinnati’s most impressive and little-known attractions is a cemetery. Cincinnati is proudly called the “Queen City” with its … Continue reading Cincinnati’s enchanting cemetary

Pristine “Green” Panamanian Paradise
Panama, Travel Writing

Pristine “Green” Panamanian Paradise

To classify Panama’s picture-perfect Coral Lodge as “off the beaten path” would be an understatement. It took a small plane, … Continue reading Pristine “Green” Panamanian Paradise

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