The 6 Best Travel Themed Lego Sets

An 8-year old boy builds the Lego Beijing Postcard set (Creator Series #40654(

As you can tell by the existence of this website, we love traveling with our kids. I think it’s safe to say that our kids love travel too, but what they really love is Lego. In fact, our kids have so many Lego sets that their playroom is bursting at the seams. You can imagine our excitement when we discovered that there are travel themed Lego sets – the perfect union of the things our family loves.

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Hut to Hut Hiking in Slovenia with Kids

a mother and daughter share a laugh near Krn Lakes while on a family-friendly hut to hut hiking tour in Slovenia.

Ever since we did our first multi-day family hiking tour in Colombia, we’ve been seeking another kid-friendly hiking tour. We had a guide in Colombia, so this time we were especially interested in a self-guided hiking tour where we could venture out and enjoy our hiking at our own pace. As we were planning our summer family holiday to Europe, we became determined to try hut to hut hiking in Slovenia.

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Our Family-Friendly Slovenia Bike Tour Experience

a family poses in front of St. Mary's Church while on a self-guided family cycling tour around Lake Bled.

Bled has been on our travel bucket list for a very long time, so when we planned a family vacation to Slovenia and Austria, visiting Bled was a must. As a family who loves outdoor adventures, we started looking to see what family-friendly activities there are around Bled. We were very excited to discover the Slovenia Family Cycling Tour throughout the Julian Alps offered by Life Bike.

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Busan with Kids

A girl on a family trip to Busan, South Korea stands in front of street art which has large angel wings and says, "I'm in Busan".

Busan, South Korea has it all for a family vacation. With stunning beaches, a striking mountain landscape, and an abundance of fun things to do with kids in Busan, you have everything your need for an excellent family vacation.

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Food in Korea for Picky Eaters

a young boy on a family vacation to Seoul enjoys a plate of yukhoe at the Gwangjang Market.

Eating local food is one of the things we enjoy most when we travel. In fact, food often plays a large part on choosing where we travel to. There’s a reason we love traveling to Thailand and Mexico so much – in large part it’s because of the local cuisine. 

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Visiting Vieques with Kids

A family sits on a rocks at sunset on a beach while spending a week with kids in Vieques, Puerto Rico.

At many beach destinations around the world, you’re lucky if you can find a single seashell on the sand. Vieques is the kind of place where you can walk along the beach and find a conch shell – it’s magical. Visiting Vieques with kids is a wonderful part of any family vacation to Puerto Rico. There are so many incredible things to do with kids in Vieques, that you can barely see them all in a week!

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The 9 Best Beaches in Vieques, Puerto Rico

a child excitedly splashes in the water at Play La Chiva - the best beach in Vieques, Puerto Rico.

The tiny Caribbean island of Vieques, Puerto Rico is a beach lovers paradise. With most of the tropical island protected from commercial development by the Vieques National Wildlife Refuge, the secluded beaches are breathtaking. With over 70 white-sand Vieques beaches to choose from, the options for fun in the sun are nearly endless, but how do you know which are the best beaches on the island?

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One Day in San Juan with Kids

A family visiting world heritage fort during a one day visit to San Juan, Puerto Rico.

With an amazing history, infectious music and brilliantly colorful buildings, San Juan is one of the crown jewels of the Caribbean. Yet, for most families visiting Puerto Rico, San Juan is just a launching point for another adventure – either a family cruise in the Caribbean or for a week in Vieques with kids.

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Carlsbad Caverns with Kids

a family trip to Carlsbad Caverns National Park.

We’ve been lucky to have visited some pretty incredible caves in our world travels, including some in South Africa, Belize and the Canary Islands. Up until now, I thought they were all pretty impressive, but our visit to the Carlsbad Caverns with kids changed all of that.

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White Sands National Park with Kids

A visit to White Sands National Park with kids is a super fun family vacation.

If you are on a family trip to New Mexico, we strongly encourage you to visit White Sands National Park with kids. Home to the largest gypsum sand dune field in the world, the White Sands National Park is a truly special place. There are scenic drives and hiking trails for all capabilities to allow your family to enjoy the surreal, yet hauntingly beautiful landscapes within White Sands National Park.

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