My parents used Rosetta Stone to improve their Spanish before a trip to Central America and found it quite helpful. It is a fairly simple to use program, ideal for people who are starting from scratch with a language, and are not very computer savvy. However, it is an expensive program considering there are so … Read more
Planning a beach vacation with grandparents can be a fun and rewarding experience for everyone involved. With a little bit of preparation and consideration, you can ensure that the multigenerational vacation is enjoyable and stress-free for everyone. Planning a beach vacation with grandparents can be a wonderful experience for all involved. By considering their needs … Read more
Everyone who travels should be aware of the possibility of getting sick on vacation. Some parasites don’t cause symptoms immediately, so even if you feel sick weeks after a trip to Mexico, you should let your doctor know to test for things you may have picked up on your travels. I Ate What? Having spent … Read more
It did briefly occur to me as we pulled out of the driveway on New Years Day 1994, that driving into Palenque might be more adventure than we were really ready for. The Zapatista uprising was making headlines, and my Mom was biting her nails – again. We had been planning the trip for months … Read more
At the tender age of 15 I had the opportunity to be an exchange student in Japan for 3 weeks. I attended several classes to learn polite greetings in Japanese, and some important things about the culture. Nothing prepared me, however, for how different things were over there. It felt like I was in some … Read more
If you’ve traveled through the Americas you know that every region has a variation of tamales. I loved Guatemala’s unique tamales. Check out the recipes I learned in my travels. Every year the Southern California city of Indio has a Tamale Festival. There are several dozen stands with vendors selling every kind of tamale imaginable. … Read more
There are many opportunities to volunteer while you travel, and they all require some advance work. You can start one of two ways. Pick A Destination Choose a destination and then look for opportunities to help in that area. If you are already planning a trip, and know that you have the time to spend … Read more
Vancouver is a vibrant west coast city, located in British Columbia, Canada. A melting pot of cultures and surrounded by majestic mountains, Vancouver has a thriving art, theatre, and music scene. You and your family can also relax and explore nature with recreational parks and scenic views. Here are eight of the best Vancouver vacation … Read more