Some Wonder Travel
Family travel, money saving advice, trip planning, personal finance
Singapore is a popular tourist destination, with a wide range of attractions to suit all tastes. Popular attractions include the Singapore Zoo, Universal Studios Singapore, Gardens by the Bay, Sentosa Island, and…
How taking my family to France for 45 days was the best learning experience we could have asked for. Thinking about taking your family on a trip to France? First some basics….
This post is a long-time coming. I grew up in Boulder and have spent many hours there without spending money by the minute. Surrounded by beautiful hiking trails, and full of easily…
How to Declutter Your Home to Pay for Travel Over the years, any family in the US will have this happen: you find that you have too much stuff. I don’t subscribe…
With reports of inflation now commonplace in the media, it’s time to face the music: our travel plans may be impacted. From a financial standpoint, inflation essentially means more demand for the…
In my mind, the biggest roadblock to taking the year-long travel plunge is a financial one. When I tell my friends about our plans to travel, that’s one of the first things…
I recently learned about the family “gap year.” This is where a family takes a year off from their jobs, school, and other obligations to travel to various destinations for up to…
Overview Hanoi, Vietnam is an incredibly diverse, exciting, and vibrant country located in Southeast Asia. It’s no wonder why many American families are curious about experiencing the unique culture of Hanoi for…
Bali Basics If you are from the US, Bali may not be high on your list of travel destinations. But if you are in the Indo-pacific region, or a lucky enough American…
If you have considered taking your kids on a trip to France, museums are inevitably part of the discussion. France is rich with culture and history, and has the best museums in…
Overview of The Highlights and Lesser-Known Areas Summer is a great time to visit Scandinavia. The days are long, with the sun often setting well past 11:00 p.m., and rising at 3:30…
Practical considerations One of the main issues with skiing is cost. To teach your kids to ski, you need to be creative financially creative. For one thing, never buy a…
Telluride Colorado Hotels are generally expensive. They are really pricey around the holidays. We stayed in the Hotel Telluride. It was one of the last places to rent for under $800/night over…
While many destinations in the United States can be completely dependent on car travel, Summit County and Silverthorne offer a functional alternative. This post will make getting around Silverthorne fun, cheap, and…
I’ve been waiting to do a post on Cape May for years. But I didn’t imagine the post would be about Cape May during the holidays. But there are are lot of…