Blog Posts
April 1, 2019
Hot Dogging in Iceland
Not many people would think of Iceland and hot dogs in the same breath. Volcanoes? Yes. Glaciers? Absolutely. Hot springs and geysers? Without doubt. But hot dogs? Yes, indeed – and we‘ll say right up front it is a bit of a relief that the hot dog is so popular and readily available since many…
April 1, 2019
5 Recipes With the Flavors of Thailand
We love food, let’s make that clear. One cool thing about traveling is the food; an even cooler thing is kids who are open to trying new things. Thai food is often served with fiery red peppers in or near the dish (don’t make the mistake of popping one in your mouth!). But often its…
March 7, 2019
Ultra, Uber Japan
Japan is known for so many things, from sushi and karaoke to anime, temples and shrines. Every street and subway is spotlessly clean, timetables are adhered to and waiting lines are orderly. All of this calm is a welcome invitation for us to fearlessly investigate a world so different from our own. Dive in and…
March 7, 2019
Typical Ecuadorian Foods
We know Ecuador, mainland Ecuador, as one of the most family friendly and fascinating countries to explore with all ages. You’ll find a comfortable culture with warm people in colorful traditional dress along with lively markets, high mountains, national parks and even the Equator. It’s lunch time somewhere so we’d like to whet your appetite…
February 7, 2019
5 Reasons a Land Based Galapagos Trip is Perfect for Your Family
As world tourism grows in popularity it becomes more difficult to avoid feeling like a tourist. If you are a family that prefers sandy lanes over fast highways, and cozy inns over high-rise hotels, then a land-based Galapagos adventure will thrill you. It is an adventure — getting there, staying there, moving around. It’s not…