Barbara Rogers, Author at Wherever Family

About Barbara Rogers

Barbara Radcliffe Rogers grew up traveling with her parents and brother, and continues to travel with her own children. Whether it’s camping with toddlers in New Hampshire, cruising the Mediterranean with tweens or exploring Lisbon with a 16-year-old, she’s been there and done that — and has lots of tips to offer. Rogers is author of several guidebooks (including one on family travel) and is a regular contributor to Global Traveler.

Entries by Barbara Rogers

Take the Kids to England before Christmas

December 10, 2018 in Age Specific, Destinations, Europe, Kids, Travel Tips /by Barbara Rogers

Where better to join in the pre-Christmas festivities than in the home of mince pies, kissing under the mistletoe and Charles Dickens’ beloved classic A Christmas Carol? The whole family will enjoy joining in as “Merrie Olde England” prepares for the holidays. London is ablaze with lights; manor houses and palaces are decorated to show […]

Where to Take Viking-Crazy Kids in Scandinavia

December 8, 2018 in Adult Children, Age Specific, Kids, Multigenerational /by Barbara Rogers

Where better to take kids enthralled with Vikings than to their homeland in the Scandinavian countries of Norway, Denmark and Sweden? Here are three places where they can see actual relics of the world of these medieval raiders and learn about how they lived. Birka On the island of Birka, west of Stockholm, stand ramparts […]

Christmas Season in Italy is Perfect for Couples

December 4, 2018 in Adult Children, Age Specific, Listicles /by Barbara Rogers

Join Italians as they get ready for the holidays, shopping at Christmas markets, savoring seasonal foods and visiting Nativity scenes in Rome, Florence, Assisi and Naples. In between the pre-holiday activities, pause often to savor the moment in a café and relax over a cozy dinner for two in a traditional trattoria. Colorful street markets […]

New England Pre-Holiday Getaways with Kids

December 3, 2018 in Age Specific, Destinations, Kids, Listicles, North America, Travel Tips /by Barbara Rogers

Wonderlands of twinkling colored lights, gingerbread houses, reindeer and train rides with Santa — so many things to enchant kids at this magical time of year! Here are our favorites in New England: Gardens Aglow Coastal Maine Botanic Gardens in Boothbay Harbor are transformed into a magical fairy garden as more than 650,000 lights illuminate […]

Plan Ahead for a Family Ski Vacation

November 25, 2018 in Travel Tips /by Barbara Rogers

The week before February school vacation is not the time to begin thinking about where to spend it, especially if you’re planning a family ski trip. The time is before snow flies and the rest of the world gets excited about skiing. Choose a ski town or resort and lock into a suite or a […]

Holiday Wonderland for Kids at Longwood Gardens

November 19, 2018 in Age Specific, Kids /by Barbara Rogers

People travel from all over the country to see the holiday extravaganza at Longwood Gardens, in the Brandywine Valley just north of Wilmington, Delaware. One of America’s best-known show gardens, Longwood is a knock-out for families in any season, from its April extravaganza of tulips to its chrysanthemum show in October. But even better than […]