Our children ask to go back to Deer Valley Ranch every summer, and we are happy to say yes because we love it there too! It’s a breath of fresh air for our suburban family in more ways than one. First of all, it’s beautiful! Stunning mountains surround you, a creek runs nearby and the air…
Paris is always a good idea, whether it’s your first trip to the city or a return visit. And as an entry destination to exploring Europe, Paris really makes a good first impression on teens. It wows everyone with its iconic sights (who doesn’t get a shiver at that first glimpse of the Eiffel Tower sparkling at…
15-year-old Maya Guzdar spent four weeks in China this summer as part of The Experiment in International Living, which offers high school summer abroad programs for students who want to experience meaningful cultural immersion in another country. This is the second post in her series about the experience … thanks to Maya for this fascinating insight on…
At home and abroad, teenagers tend to get a bad rap. However, I absolutely love traveling with my teens. Having successfully graduated from the stroller-using, nap-needing, peek-a-boo-playing age, my teens are excellent travelers, full of curiosity, enthusiasm and only the occasional eye-roll. Traveling through Europe with teens — with all its history, culture, and cuisine…
Our focus at Ciao Bambino is helping families plan leisure vacations together, but our larger brand mission is about enabling kids of all ages to grow and learn through travel. We are interested in understanding more about companies like The Experiment in International Living, who provide opportunities for teenagers to engage in meaningful immersion experiences around…
Sunny days and warm nights are just a couple of the more obvious reasons Barcelona is a perfect spot for a family summer adventure. The city has a sense of sophistication, yet makes it clear to both teenagers and parents that there is plenty of fun to be had by all. There are mouthwatering markets, colorful…
Like clockwork, the night before we are heading out of town I hear the, “Mom, I have a sore throat.” Given that I have four kids, aka mini petri dishes, it’s not uncommon for one of them to be sick, or brewing some sickness at all times.
Over the years, we’ve discovered that being prepared and having a plan of action saves both time and worry while traveling with kids.
How many things can you fit into a jam-packed day with the family in San Francisco? The answer is simple. Never enough. One of the reasons I enjoy spending time with my kids in San Francisco is that there are so many different options to choose from. What I love even more about the place…
Like most families, we first saw the Grand Canyon from the crowded visitor center on the South Rim. Gazing down at the vast expanse of massive, ragged cliffs dropping to the Colorado River below, I found it spectacular — but also, unsatisfying. I knew we were glimpsing only a small slice of the 277-mile-long canyon,…
At some point, most traveling families will find themselves in Los Angeles. Whether it’s for a carefully-planned vacation, or simply an extended layover to take in some sites, having fun in LA is easy. The City of Angels is all about entertainment and they know how to show even the trickiest of teens a good…
Sometimes a picture really is worth a thousand words. Especially if you’re a teenager trying to explain how you spent your summer. Some kids go to camp, on vacation with their family, or just spend the summer sleeping in. Then some, like my daughter, jump on a plane and fly halfway around the world to…
