Beach Must-Haves for Summer Family Adventures
My family spends lots of time at the beach. We go multiple times every summer, and until we had a car, our annual camping trip was on a public transportation accessible beach. There is just something so magical about the waves, and everything is yummier at the beach, even if it sometimes means getting a […]
Selecting The Best Turkey Tour Packages
My children are part Turkish, as their great great grandmother emigrated from the city of Salonika, when it was part of the Ottoman Empire, to South Africa. Seeing my kids’ roots has long been an interest of ours, and we were able to get a taste of that when we went to the Turkish part […]
Our Frugal Georgia Trip, Day 2: Batumi, Las Vegas of the Black Sea
On the second day of our Georgia trip, in Batumi, not surprisingly, we had a pretty late start. We only got up at 10:30 and had to get to the tour we signed up for by 11:45; we were supposed to get there ten minutes early, we had a 5 minute walk to our car, […]
Our Frugal Trip To Georgia, Day One: Vani Sulfur Hot Springs and Batumi
Hello there from Georgia! As I wrote in my post yesterday, today we left on a 6:45 am flight (meaning we woke up at 3:30 after only getting to sleep at midnight after a late arrival to Cyprus) from Larnaca to Kutaisi, Georgia. It was a 2 hour flight and, fortunately, I managed to sleep […]
Hello From Cyprus — For The Moment
When my oldest son was almost 11, I went on a trip with him to Craiova, Romania, his first time ever leaving our country, his first time ever on a plane. My other kids wanted to go on trips with me as well, and I told my kids that the summer before they turned 11 […]
Common Mistakes To Avoid While Selecting The Best Istanbul Travel Agency
Istanbul, a vibrant city where East meets West, is not only rich in historic landmarks, bustling markets, and breathtaking landscapes but also an affordable destination for travelers. With my children’s great-grandparents originally from Turkey, I’d love to take them there someday to connect with their roots and explore the culture firsthand. These tips for choosing […]
Using Innovative Digital Technologies to Ensure Safety & Security While Traveling – Best Solutions
My son was just in the US and while he was there, his phone went kaput. It was a pain in the neck and the first week and a half at camp he had no phone to use until the new one arrived by mail. But while that was really frustrating, there are many other […]
How to Save Big on Shore Excursions During Your Cruise
Just picture it. You save up money to take a cruise for that special occasion of yours, maybe a big birthday or other milestone, and you book the cruise… and then you realize that you didn’t factor in the price of shore excursions. Cruises aren’t just boat rides; you want to do things at the […]
From Tailgating to Camping: Smart Cooler Hacks for the Fall Season
I love coolers. When we go camping, I am able to keep my food cold in it so we can bring along cheap groceries instead of buying more expensive ones closer to the camp site, and then we can save leftovers instead of needing to cook something each meal. I’ve even used my cooler for […]
