Virtual Vacations From Home

Who’s excited to take some virtual vacations from home? Nourishing your children’s worldview doesn’t have to take place in some faraway country. In fact, even though you might be inside, you can still go on adventures with our Travel from Home series! Use these resources to travel around the world with kids through some of the most popular destinations! From Peru to Washington D.C. and Norway, enjoy museums, cultural sights, craft activities, cooking projects, and more on your Travel From Home section! See ancient Mayan ruins when you take a virtual vacation to Peru; explore Ireland’s rolling hills; or enjoy the bright lights of New York City. Kids interested in Viking culture will love to travel to Norway from home!Whether your virtual vacations from home take you to Bangkok, Mexico, or Paris, we’re sure you’ll have a great time!

Virtual vacations from home don’t always have to be to a specific country. In fact, you can try a few! Experience Easter around the world or take a virtual tour of the most famous monuments. Have a foodie in your family? They’ll love the chance to travel around the world in 8 meals! Not only will these articles help you learn about various cultures and histories, but they can also double as a homeschool resource to teach children about various foreign languages. You won’t even have to travel far to experience new adventures, since we also have a list of 8 Staycation Ideas For Families! As a plus, you’ll also bond as a family during the process. And, if school is coming up, you’ll love our advice on how to recharge your batteries. Regardless of your children’s ages, we hope these resources help create memories to last a lifetime!

A mom and young girl turn around to smile while baking in the kitchen.

Travel Around the World in 8 Meals with Your Kids

There’s something special about exploring a new place through local dishes. Whether dining at a Michelin star restaurant or munching on street food, local fare tells you something about a place, its people, and its history. As such, we’ve created this menu of global foods for your family to Travel Around the World in 8 Meals without ever leaving your own kitchen! Buon Appetit!

How to Recharge Your Batteries as a Family Before School Starts

Wondering how to recharge your batteries as a family before school starts? With many vacation plans disrupted due to COVID-19, summer 2020 has been a very different kind of adventure than most anticipated. To help, I’ve compiled my own recommendations for connecting with your little ones before tackling a brand new school year!

Two kids pose with a Mickey Mouse hat and Mickey Mouse shaped rice cereal treats.

8 Best Family Staycation Ideas

With growing travel restrictions this summer, many parents are considering the best family staycation ideas for at-home fun. Luckily, while many of us cannot travel at this time, this shouldn’t stop us from creating memories with our kids! Families can use our list of the 8 Best Family Staycation Ideas to design their perfect family staycation!

A young boy leans agains an ancient ruin wall near Ollantaytambo.

Virtual Vacation from Home to Peru: Sacred Valley + Cusco

Families can take a virtual vacation from home to Peru anytime thanks to our various online resources! Tucked between Cusco and Machu Picchu lies Peru’s Sacred Valley in the Andes. Here are a few activities to whet your appetite as you learn about and further plan your trip in the Sacred Valley of Peru!

Family of four admiring the view at top of the mountain in Macchu Picchu, Peru

Virtual Vacation | Hiking in Peru

From Incan history to iconic ruins to culinary classics, Peru is sure to be a hit with your kids – be it on the ground or from your couch! Travel To Peru from home to experience its ancient cultural practices, dramatic architecture, and so much more!

A child, wearing red, stands in Times Square in New York City looking at all the bright lights.

Travel From Home: New York City

From history to iconic landmarks, sky-high views and world-famous cultural destinations – a trip to New York City needs to be at the top of every family’s must-visit list. We’ve rounded up the best attractions from museums, theaters, and iconic landmarks so that you can experience the energy and excitement of the best of New York City… virtually!