family travel

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The best North East days out
A Sunday well spent can make the week ahead seem a lot more bearable — it’s also the perfect opportunity for families to spend some well-deserved quality time together. This year came to a standstill as the world went into lockdown for months on end due to the Covid-19 pandemic, but that can make us appreciate our surroundings even more. Encouraging everyone to jump in their car and take a screen break is a great way to prepare for the dreaded Monday morning alarm for those working the typical Monday – Friday shifts. Some fresh air is always a sure-fire way to guarantee a good night’s rest. Here, we’ve put together a list of some of the best places to spend a Sunday, from enjoying a historical trail to taking on the great outdoors.
By Jack Johnson6 years ago in Wander
A Rare Sight In Paradise
It’s not every day you see a double rainbow, even in paradise. But it’s one of those sights that always stands out in any situation, good or bad.
By Jaye Ruggiero-Cash6 years ago in Wander
Three Peaks of the UK - Top Tips
He's the man that was there when I took my first steps, and still teases me over the fact I took my time trying to walk, watching the other kids fail before getting it right myself in very few goes. He's watched me walk across the stage at two graduations, and one day he'll walk me down the aisle.
By Laura McCann6 years ago in Wander
Can We Back the Train Up?
Sacramento, California is known for its awe-inspiring museums - the train museum is popular with kids of all ages, myself included. On special days throughout the year, the city opens all of its museums up for free, attracting crowds from all over the State. February 1st, 2020 was just a few short months ago, but it seems like several lifetimes ago now.
By Brenda Johnson6 years ago in Wander
The Aegean Awaits...Just Over My Balcony
“They’ll kill you. It’s not safe!” “Who’ll kill us, Mom?” “ISIS…” As it turned out, ISIS didn’t kill us when we moved to the Aegean Sea coast of Turkey. In fact, the only thing that killed us was the kindness of the Turkish people we met.
By Matt Cates6 years ago in Wander
Travelling the World with Kids
Without a doubt, we all feel the urge to explore. For some it's sitting on the couch emerged in a good book, for others it's sleeping under stars that you've never seen before. My parents belong to the latter. Having kids, however, did not stop them from travelling. On the contrary, I believe that because of us, they wanted to travel even more for years on end. Just to show and experience life together, as a family.
By Anne-Rose6 years ago in Wander
Kissed By The Sun
I have a love-hate relationship with the weekends. They take forever to show up and are too short to enjoy. I was having a good night's sleep the night before I will be up before the sun rises. 6 am on the dot I roll over and to look out the window, and I see the sun slowly rising. As I roll on my back to stare at the ceiling, my mind seems to race on what activities I want to accomplish on my first day of "freedom." I'm a planner. My Google calendar consists of every color of the rainbow to color coordinate my life. But today I'm putting my planning on the back burner, and I'm deciding to go with what my heart tells me. First things first, check the weather. I reach for my phone and tap on the weather app to see with the next five days will be. A relaxed and breezy 72 degrees in San Diego sounds perfect. Finally, I can pull out that blue dress that I planned on wearing months ago.
By teisha leshea6 years ago in Wander
Columbus Zoo and Aquarium -- Actually seeing the Red Panda and Pink Flamingos live and in person -- (with valid coupon)
Let's try this again! On the first day of release from isolation due to the Covid-19 pandemic, my sister and I will re-visit the Columbus Zoo and Aquarium. We will actually get past the Zoo entrance with our validated money-saving coupon.
By Lorre Black6 years ago in Wander
Memories of a Lost Child
A great memory from my childhood is a trip with my grandparents. We went through the national parks that particular summer, I saw a deer very up close. I Remember my grandfather talking shit about a parent allowing their child to get too close. It was a different side of my grandfather I hadn't previously seen. The memory that has been a staple for me of the good wholesome rare moments from my childhood. While driving all around California we drove by what was in my opinion a theme park created by nature. The information board described it as a place where it seemed the native Americans had gathered around. I don't remember what they may have used it for but I do remember what it was being used for at the time. You see it was a beautiful stream we could see groom the road that was spotted with children all along the banks. It was all beautiful red Rock with water rushing down being channeled by natural grooves rubbed smooth by years of water rushing along the solid Rock. It also appeared to a child's eye to be a magical place made by nature for children. The natural grooves made perfect chutes for people to slide down with natural twists and turns. The water was only about half a foot deep which was perfect for my 8 year old self to be pushed along the slides and have the water cushion me along any turns. Which ended with the water spreading out to barely cover the rocks at the end of the slide which caused the pressure of the water pushing you along to dissipate. I could standup and run back to the top and do it all over again. It was amazing and my little social self made friends with all the families along the stream. I just felt like this summer vacation find was so beautiful and exciting. I loved the smell of the pine trees and the perfect weather. It was warm enough that the chilly water was refreshing and just added to the sensations of the whole experience. The mountains have continued to be a way for me to remember the many summer vacations my grandparents would take me along for. It was the break from my reality that I needed for my child brain to relax and forget the reality of my nightmare childhood. While I would run through forest trails or sit in Sunny grassy meadows it was like these locations where completely different worlds. Nothing from my daily life existed. I didn't have baby brothers to take care of in these places. At 8 the constant responsibility of two infants my parents had was overwhelming and problematic. I worried about them all the time. I felt like they where my children and when I was home they really where on so many levels. My mother was a submissive alcoholic who had very little in the way of the skills needed to care for anyone but herself. More days then not she was passed out after a sloppy day of drinking. To be honest when she was asleep or unconscious things where easier for me then when she was awake. When she was awake there where numerous dangers she posed to my brothers. She chained smoked and while drunk was known to drop cigarettes or have the lit end accidently touch the tender skin of my brothers arms. It always seemed to be their arms as they would grab for anything. Of course their where times when she would drop them or pull their little arms so hard I feared they would break as she would twist and pull to get the arms through the little baby shirts. I would stand by and constantly critique my mother's attempts at nurturing. I was like a nervous hen watching a coyote sniff her baby chicks. Usually the nights would end with me telling my mother to go to bed if she hadn't drunk herself into what I thought was a nightly coma. It was strange that at 8 when my mother had two children I realized she was not normal and that it wasn't a natural or accepted situation to be telling my mother what to do. I felt like I was the adult in the situation and that my mother was my cross to bear.
By Neecee B6 years ago in Wander
Stuck Inside: Quaran-dreaming of My Home
#PostcardsfromtheWorld. Search that hashtag and you’ll find snaps from some of the most exotic, gorgeous, drool-worthy locations on the globe. Sites like Travel + Leisure have been letting us go on virtual vacations for weeks now, knowing that no one is going on a real life vacation any time soon. We all sit inside, scrolling from one incredible photo to the next, dreaming of the day we get to visit Phuket, Rome, Belize, Patagonia, Madrid, South Africa or Palm Springs. All we want is OUT! Out of our current situation. Out of our houses. Away from the coronavirus and the news and the deaths and destruction.
By Katherine Ferry6 years ago in Wander
Colorado Dreams
I traveled to Denver, Colorado, three months prior to asking for my divorce. I was officially attending a networking event for writers. However, I spent most of the trip wandering around the city, performing some type of walking meditation. With assistance from THC-infused chocolate, I allowed my mind to relax and my perspectives to shift.
By Kelli Lynn Grey6 years ago in Wander
Amazing 5 Day Dubai Itinerary: Best Things to do in Dubai with Family
With famous water parks, lavish resorts, and fabulous malls - endless fun for the family awaits in Dubai! Explore Burj Khalifa, Dubai Mall, and so much more with this comprehensive five-day guide.
By Pranitaa6 years ago in Wander