20 Reasons You Should Travel With Your Kids

Alyssa Hollingsworth | October 17, 2016

Non-Theme Park Experiences Rock

Theme parks definitely have their place, and they can be great for family vacations. But I’m one of those hipsters who wonders what awesome stuff we could see for the same price as spending a day in artificial Europe. My brother and his kids are National Park pros, and some of our family friends save the money they might have used for theme parks toward trips to actual Europe. There are plenty of fun things to do beyond the gates.

Or if you, like my parents, wish you could give your kids the theme park experience but have no money, you can take them to the shopping center next to Disneyland and tell them they’re in Disneyland and make a rule that they can take pictures with the things they want to buy but they can’t actually buy anything. Not that I have albums full of myself frowning by Simba plushies. Nope.

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Keep Your Flight Boarding Pass and Get Discounts on Your Vacation

After boarding a flight, most people just stuff their boarding pass into their carry-on and forget about it. By doing this, you’re missing out on potential savings. Many airlines offer discounts and freebies for those who keep their boarding pass. Depending on where you land, you could score savings on tourist attractions, restaurants, wine, or even airport transfers.

The Most Common Scams from Around the World

There’s nothing like traversing the world and exploring new countries and cultures, but sometimes the experience is spoiled by dishonorable people preying on uninformed travelers. If you make an effort to learn about the classic scams, you’re unlikely to fall victim to them and can just enjoy the positive side of your trip. To help, here’s a list of common scams around the world for you to get acquainted with.

How to Make Friends During Your Trip

One of the biggest fears of people who want to embark on a solo trip is being alone. They think meeting new people will be a struggle, and if they can’t find a partner to travel with, they just cancel or postpone their adventure. The truth is that with a little bit of planning and initiative, it’s actually harder to be alone than you think. The travel community is extremely welcoming and one doesn’t need to try hard to be part of it.