The Lively Little Traveler

20/11/2015

If you haven't checked out sitter yet, now is the time, head over to their blog for my experience sitter hunting before the app. After you read the post download the app it will change how you find and pay for your baby sitters~

One mom's story of life before she discovered Sitter.

04/08/2015

Some pictures from our week in Mexico / I left out the bathroom flood picture from the first hotel! That memory just didn't belong with all the beautiful photos! Now back to reality!

A quick little photo tour of our week in Mexico.

03/08/2015

Costa Rica announced Monday that a ban on hunting for sport is now in effect, with violators facing three months jail time.

16/07/2015

What tips would you add?

No trip is smooth sailing all the time. There are jellyfish stings. Bad weather. Bad moods. But with a few adjustments—some logistical, some attitudinal—you can at least set course in the right direction.

16/07/2015

This is awesome!

Last August, Caroline and Ben Shepard traded frenetic New York City for a 10-day pilgrimage from Pamplona to Logroño on Spain’s Camino de Santiago trail, a grueling hike. The twist? They brought their two daughters, ages 8 and 11.
On our third day in, we took a wrong turn. Chalk it up to rookie...

14/07/2015

Whether a mode of transportation, a leisurely pursuit, a storefront or just art, bikes can be found every where in the world and are the most prevalent form of vehicle to get people, animals and objects from point A to point B.

13/07/2015

What has been your best family vacation bike ride memory?

5 epic bike rides with the family that you should start planning today! Le Petite Train du Nord Quebec Kettle Valley Rail Trail & Myra Canyon British Columbia Cape Cod Rail Trail Massachusetts ...

13/07/2015

Spoiler alert: It's been cool for a long, long time.

11/07/2015

Yes! Completely agree, travel and vacation are two different things. Great post!

I consider “vacation” and “travel” to be two very different things. What do you think about travel vs vacation? Do you agree they are two different things?

09/07/2015

I love everything about this hotel! Especially the organic cotton socks!

We're amazed at the stunning amount of detail that went into its planning.

09/07/2015

In fact, it’s now considered a huge plus by some colleges, such as Princeton and the University of North Carolina, who are even offering money in the form of scholarships and fellowships.

08/07/2015

If you were hesitating to book travel for your family, here is a compelling reason to do so right this minute...... kids who travel are 26% more likely to go to college!

Travel does wonders for everybody, but especially kids.

08/07/2015

Where would you like to river cruise?

River cruising is hot right now, one of the fastest growing markets in travel. A river ship doesn't have the climbing walls, play zones, or indoor skydiving activities that filigree ocean-going ships. Which isn't surprising given that the median age on a river cruise ship is 55.

08/07/2015

Is ice cream testing an official job?

When our munchkins were little we started to develop "code" words for certain activities i.e.: carp (park) PITA (pain in the a**) and the list goes on. One of the most used when traveling was fagyl...

08/07/2015

If travel is the ultimate relationship test is travel with kids extra credit?

Thinking of buying a ring? Start by booking a pair of tickets. That first trip will tell you everything you need to know. I arrived, out of breath, to find an abandoned gate. The airline agents had deserted their podium. The passengers—my fellow passengers—were gone. I crouched against the wall...

07/07/2015

The best way to enjoy the Tour is essentially the caloric inverse of riding the Tour—it’s sitting and eating your way through it. 2,088 miles and 21 stages, or six wines (plus ale and calvados) and eight cheeses. We have it all planned.

07/07/2015

07/07/2015

Stunning photos of children around the world enjoying themselves..... what really stood out for me is the joy in all of their faces - and not a single electronic game, just pure and simple play. We could all use more of that.

No matter their cultural background, no matter their economic situation, kids will always find imaginative ways to have fun. Their wild imaginations and magical childhood moments, when captured on camera by talented photographers, can make for truly wonderful photos. For better or worse, the childre…

07/07/2015

Do you try and eat local when you travel? What are your favorite farm to table restaurants?

06/07/2015

9 Reasons Why Kids Will Fall In Love With The Magic Of Ireland

It's easy to see why this magical island will become your childs first true love. Ireland offers the illusion that just around the next corner there could be a leprechaun, fairy or pot of gold wait...