family travel
Wander answers all your questions about family travel except "Are we there yet?"
10 of the Funnest Camping Games for Kids
These ten camping games for kids will occupy the children for hours on end, and who knows, maybe even the adults will get in on the fun. These range from plenty of physical games that provide accessories and tools, to simple games that require nothing but imagination and your body for affordable camping.
By Sherry Campbell6 years ago in Wander
The Most Dangerous Park in the World
When you pile onto a ride after a long day of exhausting waits in lines that wrap around corners and down corridors, you expect to feel safe. The adrenaline is pumping and you can feel your heartbeat press against the inside of your wrist- but it's excitement. Never a fear for safety.
By Shelby Yarchin6 years ago in Wander
My First Time in Mexico
Mexico is one of my favorite places. The food, the people, and the overall culture captured my attention immediately....well, almost immediately. The first time I went to Mexico, I was nine years old. My family and I had gone for for Christmas and the New Years. Entering into a country where you did not know the language nor the people was a little frustrating, yet exciting at the same time. Now, my mom is from Mexico, so this was the first time I was meeting her side of the family. The only downfall was that I did not understand Spanish, so when my family members would talk to me, I would answer with “Sí” or “No” even if it was not a "yes" or "no" question. The first person I met was one of my mom's sisters, her husband, and kids. They all seemed nice, but like I said, I didn’t understand what they were saying, and they didn’t understand what I was saying.
By Angelique Roberson6 years ago in Wander
Best Spring Break Destinations for Families
As the father of a seven year-old, I love family travel. If you live in the Northeast or the Midwest, by the time January reaches its chilly conclusion, you’re probably already thinking about the perfect spring break destination. Most school vacations take place in early March, when there’s still about a month left of winter. If you’re lucky enough to live in the United States, there are plenty of family-friendly, budget-friendly spring break destinations on both coasts. I’ve got ten that are perfect for your family spring break, in no particular order, mostly because I’d love to do all of them!
By David Porter6 years ago in Wander
Cruising with Kids
Our family LOVES cruising. Every year for the last six years we’ve cruised, and one of those years we even went twice! We’ve cruised Alaska, Europe, California and the Caribbean, and we have no plans of stopping anytime soon. My son who’s seven began cruising at the tender age of one, and from our very first cruise it became clear that cruises fit our family perfectly.
By Keisha Simpson-Baker6 years ago in Wander
Best Family Vacation Spots to Visit
It can often be hard to find the best family vacation spots because not everyone will enjoy a vacation destination the same as the next person. In families of more than two, this can be difficult. That's why we have listed some of the best places for learning history, enjoying the sun, and simply getting some thrill.
By Kelsey Lange6 years ago in Wander
Must-Follow Tips for Traveling with Kids
I have plenty of tips for traveling with children. It’s actually traveling with “child,” in my case, since I only have one. I love traveling with my son, Leo, who was born in August of 2010 in Nicosia, Cyprus, the easternmost island in the Mediterranean. We’ve done a lot of traveling in Europe, including tours of the Aegean, Athens, Israel, Milan, Venice, Vienna and Lisbon, which we visited in 2012 to see Bruce Springsteen play at Rock in Rio, and in the USA where, during the summer of 2016, we visited eight states! We’ve been on boats, in cars, on planes and on trains. We’ve eaten grilled octopus on a beach outside Mykonos Town and rode a gondola under the Rialto Bridge; we’ve swam in the waves of the Jersey Shore and picked blueberries in Rhode Island. And there’s plenty more to come.
By David Porter7 years ago in Wander
What to Ride: Magic Kingdom
Most people's dream vacation, located in the theme park capital of the world, Disney World has something for everyone. Here is a list for you first timers, as well as you park veterans, something to help you check off the big hitters and to plan your busy day.
By Connor Mountford7 years ago in Wander
Camping > Hotels
One of the few things that keeps us going when we don't like our jobs: vacation. It seems to be implemented in most of our DNAs, the urge to travel and explore. Now, I say most because there are those few that enjoy staying in the same place, and if that's your case, I encourage you to go out on a limb and have an adventure. The memories and experiences obtained from such an event are priceless and unforgettable, but to make them even better, go camping instead of staying in hotels. That's how you have a real adventure.
By Tiago Souza7 years ago in Wander
Travel Plan That Took 10 Years
OK, so I'm not really sure how this goes, but I've wanted to try it out for a while now. So here goes. Where do I begin? I’ve been traveling since I was a baby. Travel has and always will be a part of my life. The wanderlust is strong in this one (my attempt at adding a Star Wars reference, but oh well).
By ----- ------7 years ago in Wander
SeaQuest
Who loves to look at the creatures that live in the ocean? Now you do not need to live by the water to experience, and learn about the animals that live in or near the beautiful blue waters. SeaQuest is a new interactive Aquarium that has come to the shores of the Great Salt Lake in Utah. Located in the Layton Hills Mall, this new feature is establishing itself as an experience the whole family will enjoy.
By Trycia Lino7 years ago in Wander
The Day I Saw Stephen King’s House
It was a cloudy, creepy October afternoon. My aunt, my grandpa and I were driving down to Bangor, Maine from St. Agatha in order to accompany my grandpa to the hospital for heart surgery. We left St. Agatha around 9:46 in the morning and stopped at my other aunt’s to get brake fluid. We said our goodbyes and off we went.
By Anik Marchand7 years ago in Wander