Which Social Media Platform Should I Use?
I was asked this question by many of the people I spoke to during the course of Virtuoso’s Travel Mart. I thought it might be helpful for anyone who is feeling a little bewildered by all the Twitter, Facebook and Ning chatter in the media these days to compare these new technologies to something familiar. Read the Rest…
My Three Caballeros
Dad, BigB and CAM at Bryce Canyon National Park, Utah. My boys had a fabulous time visiting this national park. They were still raving about their stargazing experience and their ride into the canyon when I met them a week later. Because they’re boys, I think they got the most fun out of seeing my Read the Rest…
Choosing A Kid-Sized Backpack
I realize that with so many novel wheeled luggage products for children available in stores today a backpack review may seem a little misguided. But backpacks still have their place and it’s worth taking a moment to learn what to keep in mind when choosing one for your child. We love to camp, but we Read the Rest…
Getting Started With Social Media
Although you know me as Wandermom and I usually post about family travel, a little technology and sometimes a parenting topic, today I’m going to write as my other personality which is Michelle Duffy, Project Manager at Virtuoso. This week, Virtuoso’s annual conference, Travel Mart, is in full swing in Las Vegas. As a travel Read the Rest…
When Weather Gets In The Way Of Your Road Trip
If you follow me on twitter (@wandermom) or are one of my Facebook friends, you’ll know that I’m currently home alone. My husband and children packed up our car and headed south for the first great American Road Trip this family has ever really done. The map below shows the planned route with stops – Read the Rest…
Travel Toys To Keep Your Kids Entertained
Last week I wrote about handheld video games, kids and travel. It seems fitting that I should follow up with a list of the board and card games which we also usually bring with us when we travel. To be clear, these are not just travel games, we play them at home and on the Read the Rest…
Mom's Top Questions About Family Travel
I came home from TBEX last month with a head full of questions about my motives and intentions for this blog and what I’m really trying to do with it. What are parents looking for from online travel blogs and websites? What can I offer in that space (in addition to the Traveling With Kids Read the Rest…
Sunset Over Lake Washington
This is why the Pacific Northwest is stunning during the summer months. When the sun shines, we get spectacular sunsets with flaming colors reflected over lakes and mountains. This photo was taken at the marina at Carillon Point in Kirkland, WA looking west towards Seattle and the Olympic Mountains. Enjoy more fun photos at DeliciousBaby. Read the Rest…
Handheld Video Games, Kids And Travel
My kids travel with their Nintendos I’m not particularly proud of this fact, but that’s because I have a love-hate relationship with video games in general. I love the way they keep my children entertained – sometimes for hours at a time – but I can’t stand the way they keep my children occupied to Read the Rest…
Four Tips For Finding Vacation Rental Accommodation
I’m a huge fan of renting vacation properties directly from owners as an economical, affordable and sanity-preserving choice for family vacations. Sanity-preserving because I am a princess with regards to sleep in that I need my eight hours every night, no exceptions and that can be very difficult in a shared hotel room with two Read the Rest…
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