Family travel on points and miles
If you’re planning a trip to Moab, Utah with kids, we recently spent three nights here exploring Arches and Canyonlands National Parks. We also stopped to see real dinosaur tracks, stayed in a two-bedroom casita at Hyatt Place Moab, and found some great places to eat.
In this post, I’ll share our 3-night Moab itinerary with kids, including the hikes we did, where we stayed, how to get there, and practical tips for visiting both national parks as a family.
Nagano was one of the stops on our summer trip to Japan, and I loved its quieter pace after busy Tokyo and Osaka. We spent two nights here with our kids, exploring the historic streets, trying local food, and visiting the famous snow monkeys at Jigokudani.
In this guide, I’m sharing the best things to do in Nagano for first-time visitors, where to stay, what to eat, and how to get there from Tokyo or Osaka.
Osaka was the second stop on our summer trip to Japan. After spending several days in Tokyo, we took the Shinkansen to Osaka and stayed for three nights in Namba at Caption by Hyatt Namba Osaka.
This was our first time in Osaka, so we wanted to see some of the city’s most popular attractions, try the food Osaka is famous for, and also fit in a day trip outside the city.
We traveled with our two daughters during the summer, which is also worth mentioning because Osaka in summer is very hot and humid. We planned our days around the heat whenever possible, taking breaks inside restaurants and shops and avoiding overly ambitious walking itineraries.
Here is our summer 3-day Osaka itinerary with kids, plus the restaurants and food stops we particularly liked.
If you are looking for an easy day trip from Tokyo, Kamakura is a perfect choice. It is only about an hour from Tokyo, but it feels completely different.
You get temples, shrines, a giant Buddha, cute little streets, the ocean, great food and one of the most charming train rides in Japan.
We visited Kamakura with the kids during our summer trip to Japan, and it ended up being one of those days that had a little bit of everything.
La Fortuna, Costa Rica, is one of those places that feels made for a family adventure. Between the rainforest, wildlife, volcano views, hot springs, and kid-friendly tours, there are so many amazing things to do with kids.
We stayed in the Arenal Volcano area near Tabacón, and it ended up being one of our favorite parts of our Costa Rica family trip. Even with some rainy weather, everything felt magical, lush, and full of adventure.
Here are the best family-friendly activities to add to your La Fortuna itinerary with kids.
When people plan a trip to the UK, they usually talk about London or Edinburgh. But one city from our UK road trip completely surprised us, York.
Founded by the Romans, later ruled by Vikings, and still wrapped in medieval walls, York feels like stepping straight into a history book. It’s compact, incredibly walkable, and packed with just enough quirky experiences to keep kids entertained the entire time.
We only spent two days here, but it quickly became one of our favorite stops in England. If you’re visiting York with kids, here’s exactly how I’d spend 48 hours.
London surprised us in the best possible way. We found this city built for families. We visited in the summer with our two kids and spent almost a week exploring. From parks to museums, markets to river cruises, there was always something to keep everyone entertained.
Here are the best things to do in London with kids, based on what truly worked for our family.
If you’re wondering how to visit French Polynesia with kids, you’re in for an unforgettable journey. From shallow, warm lagoons perfect for little swimmers to snorkeling tours with reef sharks, stingrays and manta rays, this destination truly works for families.
In this post, I’ll share our personal experience travelling to French Polynesia as a family of four. What worked, where we stayed, and how you can make the most of it with kids.
If you’re planning a trip across Europe and wondering how to rent a car in Europe, you’re not alone. We’ve rented cars in Spain, the UK, and Turkiye, and each experience taught us something new about driving abroad, from navigating narrow roads to understanding local insurance rules.
Whether you’re planning a scenic drive through the Scottish Highlands or small-town hopping across southern Spain, here’s everything you need to know about renting a car in Europe.
We spent two and a half weeks in the UK this summer, driving from London to the Isle of Skye and exploring cities, villages, castles, and the countryside in between. This was our first time visiting the U.K. as a family, and it quickly became one of our favorite destinations in Europe.
If you’re planning your trip across the pond, here are my tips for visiting the U.K. for the first time, covering everything from new entry rules and mobile data to driving, weather, and family-friendly transport hacks.