Go here Instead: The Alternative Travel List
Go Here Instead: The Alternative Travel List offers travel enthusiasts off-the-beaten-path recommendations to replace some of the world’s more popular and crowded venues.
Go Here Instead: The Alternative Travel List offers travel enthusiasts off-the-beaten-path recommendations to replace some of the world’s more popular and crowded venues.
Fifteen years ago I was living and working as a Peace Corps Volunteer, assigned to a small village in western Ukraine. At the time I saw it as an adventure—an opportunity to travel the world and…
We love to feature new travel writers who can delight and entertain young readers.
Chloe homeschools her two daughters, Athena and Olivia. She wants them to explore and learn through travel as much as possible. An excursions grant from Travelnitch helped make that possible with a visit to the Gilbert house Children’s Museum in Salem, Oregon.
Explore the geography, history and regional charm of the United States as you help your little chef prepare dishes from this entertaining book which includes 120+ recipes!
A camera is a big investment, but it’s also an important one if you’re an avid traveler. After all, a picture is worth a thousand words.
In April of 2022, 7 year old Daphne Bowers was diagnosed with Type One diabetes. Her mom Amellia shared, “As a family, we are learning how to thrive, but it’s not without its challenges.”
From Nigeria to Japan, Mexico to Haiti, each book features an illustrated search-and-find activity inviting children to discover what makes each country so unique.
Explore a world full of colors, wildlife, and incredible landscapes with Colors of the National Parks, a board book by Jenny Miriam.
Explore the popular travel subscription service for kids that takes you on a new adventure each month…
This fall, thanks to support from the National Endowment for the Arts, we will showcase student art in a hard-bound collection of stories for young explorers.
Glass Beach sits adjacent to Fort Bragg in California and is known for its abundance of sea glass, remnants of a former dumping site.
The World’s Most Atrocious Animals offers a fresh take on some of the world’s most interesting (and fearsome) creatures…
Fun with National Parks provides fun, factual information about all 63 national parks. Young readers will soak up America’s wild & protected places…
Readers of all ages will benefit from this basic lesson on social greetings as they learn how to respect the social customs of 18 unique cultures
America the Beautiful? is a must-read for any big explorer. Afterwards, you’ll be ready to hit the open road, feel the wind on your face, and uncover something new to love about this land we all call home.
A is for Arches: A Utah Alphabet takes readers on an unexpected journey from past to present, exploring the hidden gems of Utah!
Our Natural World Heritage, by Christopher Woods, explores 50 of the 257 World Heritage Sites. He highlights the importance of biodiversity.
How Does Chocolate Taste on Everest? takes young readers on a sensory-filled adventure around the world, stopping to experience 11 of the most extreme areas on Earth.
From natural formations to man-made structures, National Monuments of the USA celebrates (and educates) through a diverse sampling of historically, culturally, and scientifically important landmarks in the United States.
Have you ever seen the ocean sparkle like a starry night sky? People from all over the world come to see the Sea of Stars, a magical phenomenon…
Follow along as a team of animal experts transports the world’s tallest land animal to its new home in Uganda.
This glorious book invites children outdoors to embark on every type of adventure. With wonder and poetry, color and curiosity, Wild Child will stir the hearts of readers, young and old alike.
Our carbon footprint is the total amount of greenhouse gases released into the atmosphere as a result of our activities.
Africa: From the Nile Delta to Table Mountain offers readers a visual pilgrimage to every corner of Africa—our planet’s second-largest and second-most populated continent.
Fun with 50 States is like a history and geography class disguised as an activity book for kids!
The moment my parents told me we were going to Oahu Island, I wanted to pack my suitcase and hop on the plane. I was so ready for a few days relaxing on a sun-soaked beach.
Easter Traditions Around the World It is believed that the… Read More »Easter Traditions Around the World
The Tunnel of Love is a section of industrial railway in Ukraine surrounded by luscious green arches that stretch for about 2.5 miles.
WayAway is a brand made by travelers, for travelers. Finding the best price on your next flight is is free, but members enjoy additional perks.
Jungle Cat is one of the most beautifully illustrated children’s books and each page will give you reason to stop and explore all the creativity that makes it come alive.
In Polar: Wildlife at the Ends of the Earth, readers embark on a month-by-month journey to learn about wildlife living at opposite ends of our amazing planet.
Diversity is at the heart of this book. Written as a series of rhymes laced with the facts, this picture book highlights the diversity of the national parks through lyrical prose.
The night before her first trip to Dim Sum Palace, Liddy tries to imagine what it will be like. When a delicious smell floats into her bedroom, she decides to follow it and soon finds herself in the kitchen of a real palace.
The National Parks Scavenger Hunt challenges park-goers to keep their eyes peeled, pairing educational snapshots of 63 national parks with…
Cinematic Places showcases and describes locations of 25 memorable and highly atmospheric films.
Based on actual events, The Camping Trip that Changed America shares the story of how President Theodore Roosevelt’s camping trip in Yosemite Valley, along with naturalist John Muir, led to the creation of protected lands within the United States.
An excursions grant from Travelnitch gave Sonia the chance to spend time with her son, exploring Dry Tortugas National Park.
For many, the idea of running away from home in search of a new life is a childhood right of passage. For Sam Gribley, it’s more than just an idea—he’s really doing it!
When Dan has the opportunity to take a class trip to Europe, an exciting new world is opened up to him and it seems that growing up may not be so bad after all.
Nomads: Life on the Move introduces readers to seven nomadic tribes that are still active today. The book captures both the joys and hardships the tribes face.
This year, in honor of Multicultural Children’s Book Day, we are reviewing Sumo Joe, written by Mia Wenjen and illustrated by Nat Iwata.
This holiday season is the perfect time to spend quality time exploring together. There are so many spectacular light displays to wow even the toughest critic.
An excursions grant from Travelnitch gave Nan the chance to spend time with her daughter Veruca, exploring Canyonlands National Park.
The perfect beach day on Florida’s Emerald Coast—pirates, shipwrecks, and sunken treasure. Captain Tommy is in search of adventure…
While our minds instantly conjure up images of a glowing pumpkin when someone mentions the words Jack O’Lantern, you may be surprised by the origins of this old Irish tradition.
With so many fun ways to savor the Belgian waffle, it’s safe to say that regardless of the time of day, it is always waffle-o-clock.
The Landmark Kids weaves geography and culture into an engaging storyline that casts YOUR kid in the lead role!
Travel from Egypt to France to Japan, with this colorful collection of board books from Barefoot Books!
As one of Italy’s most thriving agricultural regions, Tuscany is the perfect place to fall in love…with food.
Join 10-year-old Doyli as she sets out to rescue orphaned monkeys from her island home in the Amazon…
Travel is viewed as a luxury, but should it be? Many families dream of having something “extra” to take their little ones on that…