Looking for a little armchair travel or for a way to get kids engaged and excited about a new destination?

National Geographic Kids: Beautiful website and easy to navigate. Countries around the world are listed with facts, maps, and photos.

Time for Kids: Useful information includes a History Timeline and Sightseeing Guide for a wide variety of destinations.

Whenever we travel there are a list of things my family always does. We always pack light. We always bring peanut butter. And we always keep a travel journal. We got the idea years ago on a trip to Japan.

My youngest daughter was a little over 2, but she loved to draw and she was fascinated with all the leaves falling from the maple trees. My 4-year-old got the idea to glue them in a notebook and a tradition was cemented.

It’s easy to get wrapped up in all the behind-the-scenes details for family trips, like planning the itinerary, pre-trip shopping and packing. However, when the time to take a trip approaches ..

Ciao Bambino’s roots are in family-focused trip planning to Italy and it is still our most requested destination by a long shot. Incredible food, a rich culture that loves children, amazing sights …

I recently read Wanderlust and Lipstick: Traveling with Kids by Leslie Forsberg and Michelle Duffy. I have to admit that while I’m a big fan of travel guidebooks, I never read books about traveling…

I stumbled on a cute guide to Rome for kids on Twitter today. The website (I’m not clear on the name) is run by the Tourist Office for Rome and introduces Rome through cartoon wolf …

When I go on vacation, my goal is to bring home the following: great memories, at least one souvenir I love, and one photo where everyone looks decent. But with young children …

Developing a successful kid-friendly itinerary means thinking through all the logistics ahead of time. Some people thrive on web research and working out travel details …

This week’s Photo Friday post is about Gene Ray, my father, who over who over the years has shared his love of travel with his children and grandchildren.

Ok, so portfolios are shrinking, but we still love to travel and school vacations still linger on the horizon. So, how do you travel in style without breaking the bank?….