family travel
Wander answers all your questions about family travel except "Are we there yet?"
Strolling in the Parks of Riga
The capital of Latvia, Riga is divided into two banks by the Daugava River. On the right bank is the city side and on the left bank the suburban side known as Pardaugava or Over the Daugava. Both sides have lovely, green and lush parks. Some of the better-known ones I have written about.
By Rasma Raisters6 years ago in Wander
Beautiful Ocean City, MD
Imagine it. Sitting on the warm sandy beach with a drink and a book, occasionally glancing up to watch the kids ride the waves into shore. Beautiful blue skies with just the slightest ocean breeze keep the heat at bay. Watching the sunset from the balcony of your condo is amazing. This is what my family waits for every year. We love visiting Ocean City, Maryland. It’s about a 5-hour drive from most parts of the Hudson Valley. We usually make it a longer trip and stop at different places along the way.
By Susan Nelson6 years ago in Wander
Best Family Beach Vacations
Beach vacations are some of the funnest and most relaxing vacation you can ever take. Right on the beach, you get to enjoy your time in a resort that comes with so many advantages. From the activities to the food and the beach itself, these are the types of resorts that are designed to help you ease down and melt all of your stress away. However, if you're going on vacation with your family, you shouldn't be the only one who having all of the fun. When it comes to going on vacation, everyone in the family should be having a great time. The resort and all of its features should benefit everyone in the family!
By Penny Newton6 years ago in Wander
Jones Beach
Every year my dad taught summer school. He was an English teacher at a local high school, and I don't know how he did it. I was a science teacher, and when summer rolled around, I collapsed for the first three weeks! He would arrive home about one in the afternoon, and we would be chomping at the bit for his return. We waited with swimsuits on for the daily foray to the shore. On the short trip there, my sisters and I would call out the landmarks as we drew near.
By Monica Bennett6 years ago in Wander
Meet the Bog Lady
I don't know where my nature gene comes from, as absolutely no one else in my family has one. Not even my kids, who I literally dragged through bucolic scenes everywhere. We went on science vacations where we collected minerals and fossils, fished around in tidal pools and visited science museums. One day, I wanted to go to the now defunct Davis Cranberry Bog. My daughter, who had nothing to do that day, decided she would accompany me. In retrospect, it seems she came just to antagonize me. We had run the gamut in our complicated relationship. This day she was a hormonal tornado ready to blow the roof off my expedition. Even my toddler seemed to know to tread carefully around her that day. Jo could be explosive in this mood.
By Monica Bennett6 years ago in Wander
Road Trip Safety With Kids
If you are a little crazy like me, you constantly have the worst case scenario in your head at all times. Just yesterday I thought to myself, I need to go check on Anson, he may have climbed the stool again and turned on the water and then got interested in a knife and then stabbed himself and now he’s gushing from a belly wound on the floor in the kitchen, Oh God, why am I still sitting here, how fast can I run to the kitchen? He was sitting on his bed playing with a ball. In all reality, I think all moms have a little bit of that in them. On the road, I feel like a basket case most days because I am surrounded by people and places we are not used to and there are four kids to keep track of at all times. Obviously there are ways to combat this fear. Let me lay out some ideas for you. You may know some of these already, but wait until you read our special family trick that helps me sleep at night.
By Hannah Mitchell6 years ago in Wander
10 of the Funnest Camping Games for Kids
These ten camping games for kids will occupy the children for hours on end, and who knows, maybe even the adults will get in on the fun. These range from plenty of physical games that provide accessories and tools, to simple games that require nothing but imagination and your body for affordable camping.
By Sherry Campbell6 years ago in Wander
The Most Dangerous Park in the World
When you pile onto a ride after a long day of exhausting waits in lines that wrap around corners and down corridors, you expect to feel safe. The adrenaline is pumping and you can feel your heartbeat press against the inside of your wrist- but it's excitement. Never a fear for safety.
By Shelby Yarchin6 years ago in Wander
My First Time in Mexico
Mexico is one of my favorite places. The food, the people, and the overall culture captured my attention immediately....well, almost immediately. The first time I went to Mexico, I was nine years old. My family and I had gone for for Christmas and the New Years. Entering into a country where you did not know the language nor the people was a little frustrating, yet exciting at the same time. Now, my mom is from Mexico, so this was the first time I was meeting her side of the family. The only downfall was that I did not understand Spanish, so when my family members would talk to me, I would answer with “Sí” or “No” even if it was not a "yes" or "no" question. The first person I met was one of my mom's sisters, her husband, and kids. They all seemed nice, but like I said, I didn’t understand what they were saying, and they didn’t understand what I was saying.
By Angelique Roberson6 years ago in Wander
Best Spring Break Destinations for Families
As the father of a seven year-old, I love family travel. If you live in the Northeast or the Midwest, by the time January reaches its chilly conclusion, you’re probably already thinking about the perfect spring break destination. Most school vacations take place in early March, when there’s still about a month left of winter. If you’re lucky enough to live in the United States, there are plenty of family-friendly, budget-friendly spring break destinations on both coasts. I’ve got ten that are perfect for your family spring break, in no particular order, mostly because I’d love to do all of them!
By David Porter6 years ago in Wander