Travel Planning

Whether they’re missing one day before a four-day weekend or two full weeks of school for an extended trip, I have never thought twice about taking my children out of school to travel. Here are five tips that have helped me do this over the years without making enemies in the front office or classroom.

A week-long trip to the “Happiest Place on Earth” costs a family of four around $5,000. Oh, boy! But it’s more than the price tag. Here’s why I’m never taking my kids to Disney… My kids have never been to Disney. They’ve never been to Disneyland, and they’ve never been to Disney World. And it’s

Although English is widely spoken around the world, knowing a few basic phrases in the local language when you travel will enhance your experience. Here are ten common phrases to know in the local language when you travel abroad. I’ve read that the ideal time to learn a second language is between the ages of

Americans are fortunate that English is widely spoken around the world, but it doesn’t work everywhere. Do you know how to overcome language barriers? Here are seven easy strategies to overcome language barriers when traveling abroad. Because English is one of the most commonly spoken languages worldwide, it’s easy for native speakers to venture abroad

From combating jet lag to easing the itch of bug bites, these three plant extracts are, um, essential for travel. Whether I’m exploring near home or traveling halfway around the world, these are the best essential oils for travel. I have an MBA (and not an MD), so the advice in this article is based on