Planning a trip to Vietnam is a little more complicated than say, a trip to a US National Park or a vacation to a European city. With multiple climates, need for a visa (for many travelers), and an unfamiliar language, it can be overwhelming to plan a vacation to Vietnam. I’ve recently returned from an […]
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Xin chào! – Hello! I’ve just returned from an 18-day trip to Vietnam with two of my boys (ages 7 & 10) and my parents (in their 70s). We traveled with a carry-on roller bag each, plus I purchased a duffel bag in Vietnam that we used for transporting souvenirs, dirty clothes, wet swimsuits, etc.
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If you’ve been searching for which plug adapter you need for your visit to Vietnam, I feel you! I scoured the internet for information from someone on the ground in Vietnam but only found generic websites and I wasn’t confident in the info. I’ve just returned from an 18-day trip to Vietnam with my parents
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Are you trying to figure out where to stay in Chicago with your family? I spent a few days in Chicago with my 10-year-old to see a WNBA game and found a safe, convenient area and comfortable, clean, budget-friendly hotel for our stay. Why listen to me? I enjoy hotel research, and I’ve got a
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Have you ever looked at a souvenir you brought back from a trip and wondered, “Why oh why?” About a year ago, my almost-10-year-old son and I came back from an incredible trip from Japan. And we brought some souvenirs home with us. Before leaving, I’d read a ton online about travelers bringing back suitcases
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Are you trying to decide what to do with your kids on your visit to Chicago? Maybe you’ve come across ‘Sloomoo’ but aren’t sure if it’s worth the cost. Or, perhaps you’ve got a slime-obsessed child and this could be his/her dream come true. I visited with my slime-lovin’ 10-year-old son on a trip to
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My 10-year-old and I spent an amazing 3 days in Chicago while we were in town for a WNBA game. It was my first real trip to Chicago and my son’s first visit as well. We had a blast and I can admit that I’d brushed Chicago off but it’s definitely an amazing, underrated city!
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Hi! Are you planning on going to a WNBA game? If so, nice choice! If you need help figuring out where, when, and how to buy your tickets, you’re in the right spot. I spend way too much time looking at ticket sales websites, trying to figure out where the best seats are in WNBA
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If you’ll be spending time at Qatar’s Doha Hamad International Airport (DOH) in Qatar with your kids, don’t stress! It’s actually a fun place to pass a few hours (or more). Our family (with 3 kids) has spent four long layovers at the Doha Airport, and unlike most layovers with kids, I don’t mind them
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Looking for a gorgeous, well-run, family-friendly resort in the Maldives? Emerald Faarufushi may be the place for you! I stayed on Emerald Faarufushi for 13 days with my family of 5 (kids ages 3 (almost 4), 7, 10). It’s a beautiful, small island with top-notch service. The resort pays close attention to small but meaningful
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Are your kids hooked on the idea of sliding from your overwater villa deck into the clear, turquoise Indian Ocean? Or… maybe you’re hooked on the idea? Of the almost-200 resorts registered by the Maldives Ministry of Tourism, only a handful of them have water slides. I’ve listed them below, including which villa types have
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Before our first Maldives trip, I did a little bit of research and purchased bottles and bottles of Sun Bum sunscreen. After all, it’s worked well for our family through hot summers at the beach, lakes, and theme parks in Italy and the United States. We’ve recently returned and I’m even more in awe of
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