The story behind The Passport Project THE PASSPORT PROJECT is a “DORK DIARIES meets THE AMAZING RACE” YA travel memoir of a family’s journey around the world and the lessons learned along the way. Almost two years ago, I sought refuge from the catastrophic summer of 2020...
Surviving homeschool and cabin fever during a coronavirus quarantine is a lot like surviving long term family travel. Tips from a worldschool mom.
If you are parenting a mediocre or apathetic athlete, embrace it! Stop collecting participation trophies and start collecting passport stamps.
Myanmar (Burma) Ethnic Groups Myanmar boasts 135 different ethnic groups. Watch what it’s like to visit three of the tribes, including the intriguing Long Neck women of the Kayan tribe. Also known as the Padaung, the women of this tribe wear brass neck rings. Two other tribes with...
Ethical cultural travel is a very real dilemma. By nature, travelers seek to explore deeply and authentically. They are not satisfied with just looking at the soul-stirring pictures in National Geographic. They want to experience them. Is it possible to create a win-win for both travelers...
Two or three days in Singapore is just the right amount of time to experience its unique vibe. From zombie killing to laser light shows, your teen will love a Singapore stopover.
Although the Buddhist tradition of tak bat occurs daily in towns and cities throughout Southeast Asia, nowhere is it more beautiful or commercialized than in Luang Prabang. Unfortunately, too many tourists are more concerned with getting the perfect photo op than respecting a religious...
If Paris and Southeast Asia had a love child, her name would be Luang Prabang. Unlike many Southeast Asian hotspots, you are more likely to find yourself in a mob of middle-aged, French-speaking white people than backpackers sporting Aladdin pants and man buns. If this sounds like a...
Unlike most genocides which are typically rooted in differences in religion or ethnicity, Pol Pot’s genocide was different. It was the mass murder of Cambodians by Cambodians. Only 7 out of 16,000 men survived the house of horrors known as S-21 Prison. Learn the remarkable stories of how...
If you are planning a vacation to an amazing dive spot, consider getting PADI scuba certified through the referral program. In just four easy steps, learn how to do the boring part in your hometown, and then do your certification dives somewhere fabulous. Friends don't let friends get...
