Travelnitch Announces Big Changes
We recognize travel is a valuable educational tool and we feel strongly that it should be accessible to all families.
Reinventing the Summer Bucket List
It’s that time of year, when many families are thinking about a summer bucket list. This year is different than most and, while it might seem frustrating at first, the idea of staying home could be a wonderful opportunity to reconnect in a more meaningful way—with each other and with the world.
Walk This Underground World
Walk This Underground World with this 2-dimensional journey and learn about life and history happening right beneath the Earth’s surface.
Moroccan Chicken Tagine
Cooking can be a great way to explore new cultures while convincing your little ones to try something new.
The Book About Moomin, Mymble and Little My
This collection of fairy tales, written by Finnish author Tove Jansson, is a staple for the children of Finland.
Virtual Escape Rooms
Virtual escape rooms are offering families a new form of at-home entertainment while they shelter in place.
Black Lives Matter
I am white. I benefit from white privilege. I do not know the fear and anxiety that so many in our country suffer from each day when they step from their homes.
Traveling the World with Mom
Traveling the World with Mom shares the excitement of travel with a whole new generation.
The Door to Hell
The Darvaza gas crater, often referred to as the Door to Hell, is a natural gas field that collapsed in 1971 while scientists were working in the area.
Explore Pompeii
On August 24, 79AD, volcanic debris began raining down on Pompeii, quickly covering the city to a depth of more than 9 feet and caving in the roofs of many homes.
Dance Like a Geisha
Join your instructor for a virtual dance lesson and learn the graceful art of Nihon Buyo, a Japanese style of dance traditionally performed by Geisha.
Hidden Wonders by Lonely Planet
Hidden Wonders by Lonely Planet Kids—from the beautiful raised cover to the hidden secrets found within, this informative and engaging book is likely to infect everyone with the travel bug…
Letterboxing: A Kid-Friendly Twist on Geocaching
Think of letterboxing as geocaching without the hassle of a GPS. This outdoor scavenger hunt is trending among young families for obvious reasons—an abundance of mystery, adventure, and…buried treasure?
This Is the World: A Global Treasury
This is the World will take you on an exciting escapade, city-hopping from London to Hong Kong, Sydney to San Francisco. Uncover the charm of some of the…
Soup of the Aztecs
The exact origin of tortilla soup is unknown, but it is also known as sopa Azteca (Soup of the Aztecs)…
Become a Voyager
So you probably know about Google Earth by this point, but have you discovered Voyager?
Activ Life
With nicer weather on its way, a recent request from Activ Life to sample some new products was a welcomed distraction from home school…
Orboot by Shifu
This interactive gaming experience can bring travel to life in a whole new way for kids, through 3-dimensional learning…
Travel has become a dirty word
Social media has always been a bit of a double-edged sword. It can provide a wonderfully unique opportunity to connect with those who share our beliefs, our fears, our interests…
If Ever There was a Time for Virtual Travel
I want my kids to experience life, not just read about it. Unfortunately, circumstances can make that challenging at times…
Family Travel Checklist
Attention moms and dads, are you tired of packing for everyone in your family? Our family travel checklist makes it easy for kids to help…
Salt Creek Falls Trail (OR)
Oregon is widely known for an unrivaled outdoor culture. We covered a lot of ground in ten days, but most memorable was Salt Creek Falls.
Why You Should Consider “Transformational Travel”
Open yourself up to the world and it can surely transform you, but travel with purpose and you can transform the world.
Take a Virtual Tour with AirPano
Take a virtual tour of the world with the Air Pano Travel Book. If you haven’t discovered this company yet, then I suggest you get out your phones and…
Spend Less, Explore More
Finding fun (free) ways to get out and explore in between those bigger family adventures.
The Camp Aya-Po Loop (CT)
The Camp Aya-Po Loop is one of many trails in Shenipsit State Forest. Located in northeastern Connecticut, this dense forest stretches across three towns.
Through the Darkness
Their breathing is faint, muddled by the sound of my sled ploughing through the freshly fallen snow. I can see them working hard, using every ounce of energy they have to keep us moving forward.
Avanos Hair Museum
If you’ve never heard of the Avanos Hair Museum, you will certainly not forget it after reading how it all began. In fact, you may even want to gift your own lovely locks…
The Airport Book
The Airport Book is the first in our new series, Books Beyond Borders. It introduces kids to airports and helps them find the fun in air travel…
Bedtime Stories for Young Explorers
We love to feature new travel writers who can delight and entertain young readers.
Meet the Real Count Dracula
While stories have long depicted him as a vampire with a thirst for blood, many historians think the real Count Dracula was actually a Wallachian Prince…
A Taste of Travel
Get a taste of travel without leaving home. Try a snack delivery service, with new tasty treats arriving on your doorstep from countries around the globe…
Global Advent Calendar
This Christmas ditch the store bought calendar in favor of a trip around the world. Create a global advent(ure) calendar to learn about holiday traditions…
Travel School for Kids
Want your kids to explore their passion for travel through hands-on learning? Try travel school for your kids, with help from Outschool.com, an online educational platform…
How to Make Quicksand
Did you know that quicksand is rarely more than a couple of feet deep? A natural phenomenon caused by overly wet sand, it bares little resemblance to the quicksand seen in old Hollywood…
Lost in the Music
By: Jessica Grace Triolo / The music pulls me in, and I surrender. Dancing to the beat of the drums, disappearing over the bridges, amid the fountains, and into the second line at Congo Square, I forget about the old man…
Traveling Through Time
Genealogy is not for the faint of heart but it’s a great opportunity to unravel family mysteries through an ancestry search with our kids.
The Dream Jar
If you’re a product of the ’80s you likely grew up with a change jar…the Dream Jar is a new twist on this old-fashioned concept…
A Family Bucket List
Creating a family bucket list can be a great way to spend quality time together. It will encourage your kids (and you) to get out…
Full-Time Travel Isn’t For Everyone
Let’s get real, we don’t all have the money for,… Read More »Full-Time Travel Isn’t For Everyone
The Clipart Challenge
Now I’m thinking about all the great ways we can have fun with clipart, while connecting the #clipartchallenge to travel. We have started…
Transformational Travel for Kids?
What if you’re a kid and everyday of your life is about transformation? How can we use this idea of transformational travel for kids to raise…
Little Passports
In this episode we offer a Little Passports review, exploring the popular travel subscription service for kids that takes you to a new country each month…
Travelnitch Rocks
I’m sure you’ve heard of kindness rocks, but how about travel kindness rocks? The idea is to paint a landmark, your favorite city, or a memory from your…
Travel with LEGO
There are so many ways to get your kids excited about travel and they don’t all involve leaving the house. Travel with LEGO…