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24 Hours in Valencia

While I love traveling with my family, I recently spent 24 solo hours in Valencia, and it was satisfying to tear through the city at my own pace. I saw so much in a short amount of time. Las Fallas, a celebration of Saint Joseph that stretches for most of […]

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A (Mostly) Family-Friendly Guide to Mexico City

My family and I recently visited Mexico City, a destination on my wish list for years. With graceful Spanish colonial architecture, edgy design hotels and cafes on every corner, it’s a beautiful and sophisticated city. We learned about the country’s history at the National Museum of History, strolled through Alameda […]

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What to Do if Your Child Gets Sick on Vacation

Many families have jumped at the chance to go on more far-flung adventures since the easing of pandemic restrictions worldwide. They’ve also learned that family members getting sick on vacation with a cold, flu, coronavirus or other illness is still one of the harsh realities of travel. While it’s never […]

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What I Learned at Women’s Travel Fest

If you’re a woman interested in starting a travel-related business, this empowering annual conference is for you. I’ve been writing about food and travel since 2012. During that time, I’ve reached many of my goals like being published in The New York Times and Travel + Leisure. I still have […]

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Tips From Top Travel Moms

Influencers, photographers and others share family travel advice including friendliest destinations, must have items and tips for dealing with dreaded kid jet lag. I’m so inspired by the moms I’m seeing crisscrossing the globe with their kids on social media. I decided to reach out to some of my favorites to […]