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Last updated on December 23, 2025 by Shannon There’s something about crossing a border on foot that I’ve always loved—whether it’s a rickety bridge from Costa Rica into Panama or a frigid nighttime crossing between Thailand and Laos. For a place as compact as Gibraltar, my day trip felt unexpectedly big—views of Africa, wild macaques, ... Read more This travel story ( A Little Border Crossing… A…
Last updated on November 24, 2025 by Shannon I spent the better part of a week in Rome this past spring with my 3.5-year-old son and my 60-something parents. Having done all the things in Rome while backpacking Europe in my 20s, I went in with modest expectations, a lot of snacks, and a toddler ... Read more This travel story ( A Little Family Travel Gelato, Bells & Big Bikes in Rome ) first…
Last updated on August 2, 2025 by Shannon On a five-day trip to Rome with my toddler and 69-year-old parents, finding the right day trip took me hours of research. We wanted something close, low-stress, walkable, and, well, cool. It needed to address why we were in Rome in the first place: for the history. ... Read more This travel story ( A Little Day Trip Why We Skipped Pompeii for Ostia Antica…
Last updated on August 1, 2025 by Shannon When I bought my two-month Eurail pass on a whim (and during a great sale), I had no firm plans for this trip with my toddler son. But I quickly decided it was financially advantageous—and fun—if I tried to hit as many of the most scenic train ... Read more This travel story ( A Little Adventure Enjoying Norway s Most Scenic Train Ride in the Family Car )…
Last updated on July 10, 2024 by Shannon Although known as a mega foodie destination, Oaxaca, Mexico is not a great spot for vegetarians; the food culture here is heavy on the pork. By the end of my time living in Oaxaca, I ended up cooking at home most days, or dining almost exclusively at the handful ... Read more This travel story ( Vegetarian Survival Guide for Oaxaca, Mexico ) first appeared…