Walking in the Atlas Mountains

Morocco family adventure

This week I’m recovering from a bit of minor surgery and have invited some of my writing friends to share their stories with you. This post comes from Amie O’Shaughnessy, the editor of CiaoBambino.com, a family travel blog and guide to the best …

Beach toys half off

Dreaming of the (offseason) Delaware beaches

Happy Monday dear readers. This week I'm recovering from a bit of minor surgery and have invited some of my writing friends to share their stories with you. This post comes to you courtesy of Debra Moffitt, author of the The Pink Locker Society …

The Oxford University Museum of Natural History Dodo Bird

Five favorite museums to visit with kids

Welcome to Museum Week at The Mother of All Trips! There's really nothing my family likes better than museums, from the smallest of local historical societies to the biggest of sprawling city museums in New York or London or Paris. We love museums …

Pumpkins Longwood Gardens

Dreaming of local adventures

This weekend was about as perfect as you could ask for: Brilliant, dry, warm but not hot, the air the color of honey, the sky impossibly blue. The boys were off school on Friday and we took full advantage of the weather and free time. We've done lots …

Curricuck Club sign

Dreaming of the Currituck Club

If you're heading for the Currituck Outer Banks, I definitely recommend that you consider staying in a house because you'll have so many options if you do so. In fact, it can be a little overwhelming even in the small and somewhat sleepy town of …