Guatemala: Top Seven Places to Visit on a Family VacationThis past March and April, we took our family to Guatemala on a family vacation. Our itinerary included a well-rounded yet diverse mix of day trips and activities, including sight seeing, cultural diversity, outdoor adventures, and entertainment. Out of all of the places we visited in the country, these…
I'm not the adventurous type, but when I was offered the chance to climb Pacaya Volcano on my recent trip to Central America and get up close and personal with flowing hot lava, I knew I'd be missing a once in a lifetime opportunity if I passed it up. I…
When we told our boys—ages 9 and 6 1/2—that we'd be traveling to Guatemala over Easter, their only concern was whether or not the Easter Bunny would still visit them. Not knowing exactly what our schedule would be, how much access we'd have to materials to accommodate our normal egg-dying…
We all have our talents. Eating cheese seems to be something I'm fabulous at! I also hear I'm semi OK at writing, playing the piano, and making salad. But when it comes to playing the Tooth Fairy, I'm downright horrible. And, I've just taken it up a notch—or down, depending…
The Downside of Teaching Cultural Awareness to Your KidsWhen traveling, I believe it's important to immerse yourself as much as possible into the culture. This probably stems from living my 17th year in Argentina as a foreign-exchange student where I shared my first shower with no less than 20 cockroaches, attended public school, and spent weekends at a…
