Ports, Plans and Plot Twists: Cruising the Balkans
Dubrovnik was the port I knew I wanted to see. Bar was the one I didn’t know I wanted to see. Here’s how we spent two very different port days exploring the Balkans on our own.
Ports, Plans and Plot Twists: Ravenna Before the Cruise
Before boarding our Mediterranean cruise, we spent two days exploring Ravenna, Italy and discovered far more than a convenient embarkation point. Come along for dazzling mosaics, Dante, gelato and the unexpected joys of this remarkable city.
Wolfsburg: Autostadt, More than a Car Museum
Visiting Autostadt with a teen? Here’s what surprised us most about Wolfsburg’s automotive wonderland, from the Zeithaus exhibit and Porsche pavilion to giant car towers and quirky Volkswagen souvenirs.
Hamburg: Miniatur Wunderland and Tiny Worlds
Visiting Hamburg with a teen? Here’s what surprised us most about Miniatur Wunderland, the Prototyp Museum and Hamburg’s HafenCity district during our Germany road trip.
Berlin: History, Horsepower and a Ride Through the Cold War
Driving a Trabant, exploring the Berlin Wall and discovering unforgettable stops — here’s how I planned my German road trip with a teen.
For Every Slice of Strudel, There’s a Big Corny
From apple strudel in the Alps to a Croatian candy bar called Big Corny, a Midwestern family explores the weird, wonderful and unforgettable snacks hiding in European grocery stores.
Life’s Easier with The FreeArm
Our family’s story of how the FreeArm and FreeArm Muscle transformed tube feeding and gave us freedom to travel with a g-tube.
Our Iconic Adventure Part 1
Join us as we recap our family’s Icon of the Seas cruise! We cover embarkation in Miami, cabin storage hacks, allergy-friendly dining, family activities and the little surprises that made this Royal Caribbean sailing unforgettable.
Keeping Your [Meds] Cool
Traveling with refrigerated medication can be tricky, especially when your itinerary involves planes, rental cars and border crossings. On one memorable day between Croatia and Slovenia, I learned the hard way just how easy it is to leave an important med behind.
An Ode to Ketchup
Traveling through Europe with picky eaters? Learn how French fries and a bottle of ketchup saved our family dinners from Slovenia to Italy!
Why We Travel Anyway
What started with one magical Disney trip and a surprise timeshare purchase turned into a lifetime of unforgettable family adventures. From sailing the Virgin Islands to ziplining in the Alps, our journeys—sometimes chaotic, always meaningful have taken us across 14 countries and through some of life’s hardest moments. We Travel Anyway was born from this legacy of choosing joy, even when the road gets bumpy.