It wasn’t necessarily the plan to go to Charlotte, NC, for the weekend. After living in North Carolina for years, having explored the Queen City before, it wasn’t really on...
Earlier this year, I went on my first-ever major cruise. In my late 40’s, I finally gave in and did the style of vacationing that millions (and millions!) of Americans...
I am no stranger to finding things to do in Key West, Florida. When Mr. Family Trip and I were expecting our oldest, we babymooned in Florida, starting in Miami...
This was one of the happiest moments of my life. I know I can be prone to exaggeration in pursuit of a good story, but I hereby solemnly swear that...
For Lauderdale, Florida, is a popular cruise port. In fact, on my first cruise ever (the one that took me, my mom, and my sister to Bimini), we found ourselves...
Our itinerary in Morocco was based on two things: 1) going in and out of Marrakech and 2) making our way to the “real” Sahara Desert. In between? We were...
Ait Ben Haddou (also spelled Ait Benhaddou) in Morocco challenges me. We spent a full day there on our recent family trip to Morocco, and I will tell you what...
Some cities, some countries, begin as a romantic daydream, almost as a love affair. They are a promise; they have a fantastical place in your mind before you even see...
Fun fact: I spent my first year of college in Indiana. So when my oldest son wanted to visit Purdue to see if it had potential for him, I was...
Most people get pre-trip anxiety. Honestly. Even those who travel regularly, who have been to far-flung places, get nervous before a trip. If you get pre-travel jitters, you’re not alone...