Hanoi has changed since our first visit in 2012. Or is it that now, as multi-gen family travelers, we’re seeing Hanoi in a new light? Here’s where to stay, where to eat, and what to see in Hanoi, with (or without) grandchildren.
Planning a family side trip to Ha Long Bay in Vietnam–with a toddler and an infant–seemed tricky until we booked a one-night Ha Long Bay cruise.
From south to north, our food experiences in Vietnam were enhanced by a local recommendations, cooking classes, and escorted visits to markets and masterful chefs. Discover dishes, find restaurant recommendations, and enjoy these recipes.
Let New Orleans work its magic on you. Our suggestions include where to stay, where to eat, and a round-up of New Orleans attractions. Tip #1: Take it easy.
Lafayette, Louisiana, a couple hours drive northwest of New Orleans, serves as a great base for day trips to the region’s small towns and rich Creole and Cajun cultures.
2018 was the Year of Art and Adventure, new places, new activities, wildly crealtive people, more time back home, and some separate trips for Tom and Kris.
For an India tiger safari, visit Madhya Pradesh in the heart of India. Heavily forested, this central India state offers relatively clean air, wonderful cuisine based on locally grown produce, and close-up opportunities to meet local people and appreciate their crafts and daily routines. With luck–and some good guides–you’ll enjoy a tiger sighting, too. But that’s just a piece of the Madhya Pradesh story.
In Athens, Greece, visitors are staying longer and the tourism season is expanding, too. History, climate, natural beauty, and the welcoming spirit of its people are encouraging visitors to see the city as a world class destination.
From remote beaches to artisan shops in historic villages; from mountain nature hikes to windsurfing competitions; from fresh delicious food to intense family reunions: visitors enjoy a combination of history, culture, nature, scenic beauty and beaches on this island.
If you really want to get to know Sweden, visit the heartland, Värmland County. Karlstad, the capital city of Värmland, can be reached in just over two hours by train … Read more