It's that time of year again! The holidays are fast approaching and it is time to load up on gifts for the kiddos! It's also a good time to help get the kids excited for a trip by giving them a few travel related gifts. Out of ideas? No worries! Here is a list of travel gift ideas for kids! TRAVEL GUIDES & ACTIVITY BOOKS Travel guides for little travelers are both educational and fun! And no worries if the kiddos aren't reading yet! There are plenty of travel themed ... Read More
Travel Inspired Gift Guide for Kids
25 Things to Do in Milan With Kids
This is a list of things to do in Milan with kids. Milan is such an underrated city when it comes to Italian cities to visit with kids! Yes, Milan is known for fashion, education, and delicious cuisine but it is also an urban playground for kids and adults alike! Here is a list of 25 things to do in Milan with kids! Visit the Duomo di Milano Official Website for the Duomo di Milano Easily the most iconic monument of Milan, the Duomo [and its surrounding piazza] should be ... Read More
Luggage Review – Clothink Spinner Suitcae
Luggage is a never ending battle amongst the Spring Break Family members so when we received the opportunity to review the Hardside Spinner suitcase from Clothink we jumped on it! We ordered the 20" suitcase in Silver but it also comes in Black, Navy, and a snazzy champagne color that totally would have been my second choice. The Clothink 20" suitcase is the perfect carry on size but it also comes in 24" if you're looking for something larger. In lieu of a zipper, the suitcase comes with ... Read More
How to Get from Rome to Venice: The Complete Guide
This is a comprehensive guide of how to get from Rome to Venice. We cover the Rome to Venice train options, Rome to Venice bus options, Rome to Venice car options, and Rome to Venice flight options. How to Get from Rome to Venice One of the perks of traveling in Italy, is the ease of getting between cities. For our 2017 Spring Break trip, we went from Rome to Venice and then onward to Milan. But figuring out the details of our trip between cities was a bit of a challenge. If you're in the ... Read More
Everything You NEED to Know About Staying In Hostels With Kids
This is a guideline for staying at hostels with kids. WHAT IS A HOSTEL? Hostels are a form of travel accommodation that allows you to rent a bed instead of a room. Some have rooms with just one bed and some even come with an en suite bathroom. However, the large majority are equipped with several bunk beds and a community [read: shared] bathroom. Think of the traditional dormitory and you’ll have pictured most hostels. Hostels also usually have kitchen that either provides ... Read More
The Ultimate Guide to Travel Hacking WITHOUT Credit Cards
This is a guide to travel hacking without credit cards. Credit card points are often touted as the holy grail of all things related to travel hacking. I don't disagree but stacking a ton of credit cards isn't an option for everyone. Maybe you don't have enough credit card worthy expenses or perhaps credit issues are prohibiting you from obtaining a card right now. Whatever the reason, the good news is that there are other options available! You can collect points in other ways and ... Read More
