Over the holidays, I spent 10 days in Philadelphia, New York City, and Springfield, MA. My son and I flew out from Idaho so he could spend Christmas with his dad and is paternal grandparents. The whole trip was a fun adventure, and I got a taste of what it’s like to coordinate different travel… Continue Reading
Category Archives: Travel
How Far Should You Plan Ahead?
I enjoy travel. I like visiting new (and old) places, and seeing new things. I like to travel with my family, or alone. I like flying or driving; I never get bored of looking out of a window. However, sometimes travel can be a little irksome. And my recent travel experiences have prompted some new… Continue Reading
4 Interesting Things to Do Outside Philadelphia
I’ve been living about 25 miles outside Philadelphia since August 2014, and so far I’ve enjoyed it. I liked living in the East when I went to school at Syracuse for my graduate work, and I like living here now. Plus, it doesn’t hurt that Philly is so close to New York City and Washington,… Continue Reading
Don’t Leave Home Without These Travel Essentials
Hitting the road in the near future? There’s a good chance that you will forget something. While it’s not always the end of the world if you forget something, there are some travel essentials that you want to make sure that you include in your travel bag. While you know you need your ID, passport, and… Continue Reading
Making Travel Fun and Educational for Your Kids
I love traveling, and I’m teaching my son to enjoy travel by including him in some of my adventures. But I don’t see travel just as a way to have mindless fun (although there’s nothing wrong with mindless fun). I also see it as a way to learn new things, whether it’s learning about local… Continue Reading
What You Need to Know When Traveling Alone
Humans are social creatures. As a result, it’s often difficult for us to get excited about doing something alone. Whether it’s going out to eat or seeing a movie, many of us like to go with someone else. This is especially true when it comes to travel. It’s hard to contemplate the idea of spending… Continue Reading