Worldschooling with The Wild Bradburys: Braving Biltmore Estates with Kids
Tucked deep in the Blue Ridge Mountains is an architectural masterpiece well worth your time. Losing yourself for a full day on the Biltmore...
Is That ITT Trip Really a Deal?
Have you wondered what that Information, Tickets, and Tours (ITT) office really offers? You've probably asked yourself if they really have good deals. Maybe...
Worldschooling with The Wild Bradburys: Neuschwanstein Castle
Perhaps the most recognized castle in the world, the Neuschwanstein Castle sculpts the landscape of Bavaria, Germany with romance, art, and a vision come...
Worldschooling with The Wild Bradburys: Hallstatt, Austria UNESCO World Heritage Site
There is a special place deep in the Austrian Dachstein Mountains, that has been frozen in time. A cultural and architectural time capsule, Hallstatt,...
Staying Safe Overseas: Be a Small Target
Two of the best words ever internalized in a high school world history class are Djibouti, obviously, and jingoism. The first one sticks because...
Worldschooling with The Wild Bradburys: 11 Things to Do in Rome
In the middle of Italy sits a city like no other in the world. Rome. Also referred to as the City of Fountains, Rome...
A Weekend in Wilmington, NC
Wilmington, North Carolina is a short trip for many military families stationed in the Southeast. This quaint, historic town has much to offer those...
Flying Solo: 13 Tips for When Flying Alone with a Baby
In military life, we spouses do many things sans our service member. Traveling with our children is one of those things. Whether we are...
Plan the Perfect Visit to Bali with Kids — #NoFilter
Thanks to our girl, Elizabeth Gilbert, Bali became a household name for wanderlusters, even those with minimal geographical knowledge. This quiet, little Indonesian island...
Doing Disney World as a Military Family
What’s the first word you think of when you read the word, Disney? Was your word expensive? You wouldn’t be the only one. Visiting...
Everything You Need to Know About Space-A Travel
If you are a military service member, dependent, or retired service member, Space-Available (Space-A) travel could be an option for you. There are a...
Worldschooling with The Wild Bradburys: TRICARE and ER Visits Overseas
We have all felt this dread. "Should I let them go ziplining? Cave Diving? Cliff jumping?" "What happens if something goes wrong?" It would...
10 Travel Deals You Probably Don’t Know About
It happened again. Innocently scrolling through Instagram, you come across that jet-setter friend of yours who is off gallivanting around the world and you’re...
Worldschooling with The Wild Bradburys: Living vs Vacationing
When the public learns of our traveling adventures with our children I typically get a response of "How nice! What a wonderful experience! I...
When Travel is Torture: How to Adjust your Expectations and Comfort...
I had high expectations of this particular international flight. I deliberately planned this flight as an overnight flight. We flew out of Baltimore on...
What to Pack in Your Carry-On
You've got your travel plans and are ready to head to your destination! It's time to pack and once you start, that carry-on bag...
5 Reasons to Road Trip with Kids Instead of Flying
If there’s one thing military families know, it’s travel. Getting from point A to point B is a way of life. Whenever we talk...
An Inside Look at a Crete Vacation
You may remember Crete from your Greek mythology unit in school, but the home of the ancient Minoans is littered with much more beauty...
Headed to Disney? These Double Strollers Fit Disney’s New Rules
Disney World in Orlando and Disneyland in Southern California have some big changes coming this spring. In addition to the brand new Star Wars:...
Airplane 101 With Kids
Airplane travel with kids is not anyone's favorite thing, but it does not need to be scary either. There are many ways to survive...
Plan a Disney Vacation Easily with this Military Lifestyle App
Life in general is pretty chaotic. Between school days, after-school activities, grocery shopping, appointments, and play dates it can be difficult to keep things...
Worldschooling with the Wild Bradburys: Travel the U.S. Like a Pro...
When I am in Europe, I take advantage of the affordable flights and comfortable train system regularly. In the U.S., those are not realistic...
How to do European Public Transportation with Kids
Public transportation has a bad reputation, especially in America. When people think "travel" they typically have images of tight airplanes and long, deserted asphalt...
3 Ways to Take a Kid-Free Vacation
Your social media feeds are full of family vacation photos, some of which make you jealous. Especially the ones taken by your kid-free friends....
3 Must Haves of a Family-Friendly Hotel During a PCS
What makes a hotel worth the stay when vacationing or PCSing? There are certain qualities a hotel must have to make it worth the...
Worldschooling with the Wild Bradburys: Exploring the Postcard Destinations of the...
The country of Greece includes 6,000 islands. Only 227 of those islands are inhabited. Of those 227, only two-thirds are truly accessible to tourists....
Why Disney Cruises are Great for Military Families
Is there anything more synonymous with the happiest place on Earth than Disney World or Disneyland? Before you say, "Heresy!" hear me out. While...
Making Christmas Work When You Aren’t Home for the Holidays
It’s the most wonderful time of year and you’ve decided not to stay home for the holidays. Instead, you have opted to dip into...
Packing for Extended Stays
Long-term travel packing gives even the most expert packer a lot to think about. My children and I tend to do extended international stays...
Packing for the Unexpected
When traveling, there is an excellent chance that something will go wrong. This is just how it goes sometimes. It is not always spa...
Navigating Japanese Toll Roads (ETC) with Live Iwakuni
There are some gorgeous, albeit narrow and winding, routes around Japan that get you from point A to point B. If you're in a...
How to Save for Future Family Trips
Winter vacations and summer vacations shout out for celebration for kids — and why not? They truly deserve it, but any outing with the family...
Disney Military Discounts for 2019
The next time you see us, we’ll be sporting rose-gold ears and a Dole Whip mustache! The Disney Military Discounts have been announced for...
My Life in Ruins: Athens Greece
Welcome to Athens! Athens is a city of amazing history. At one time, it was the artistic and cultural Mecca of the ancient world —...
Airbnb Disasters: When Accomodations are Poor
Throughout our European tour, the children and I have (and will) sleep in many types of accommodations. Some have been great, others have been...
What to Expect on a JSA and DMZ Tour
You sign up for a tour of the Demilitarized Zone (DMZ) between North Korea and South Korea most likely because you’re curious. It looks...