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South African Sweets: Malva Pudding Recipe
Malva Pudding is a popular South African sweet, flavored with apricot jam and served warm. The spongy inside is soaked in warm butter, caramelized and coated in a sugary vanilla sauce. Delish! If you’re thinking about a trip to South Africa, try pudding this on the dinner table and see what your family thinks. Serves…

5 Reasons Why Kids Love Belize and Guatemala, Our 2020 Featured Destination
Volcanoes, lakes, ruins and wildlife – Belize and Guatemala are a kid’s adventure paradise. Whether you’re scampering up stone pyramids or swimming into the Mayan underworld, it’s not hard to see why. Here are five reasons why kids love Belize and Guatemala – and why adults do, too. 1. You Can Channel Your Inner Indiana…

The 6 Best Places to Travel in June for Families
Bike the mythical pine forests of Scotland? Absolutely. Ride camels in the shadows of the Great Pyramids of Giza? Check. Make your own gelato in Italy? Sure thing. Ready or not, summer is on the horizon. Here are the 6 best places to travel in June 2020. Italy: Rome, Florence & Venice For kids, few…

Is Egypt Safe?
Egypt’s colossal history of ancient temples, iconic artistry and friendly people draw millions of international visitors every year. But the events of recent decades have left some wondering about traveler safety in the country. Is Egypt Safe for Family Travelers? The short answer: yes! “I wouldn’t hesitate to take the girls and go back tomorrow.”…

20 Travel Trends for 2020
New year, new travel trends. Our staff pays close attention to the latest travel practices and hottest destinations, and we’ve compiled 20 we’re expecting to see as the year unfolds. Some of this year’s hottest destinations include Japan (hosting the summer Olympics) and Peru (accessible and active outdoor travel). In terms of travel style, multigenerational…