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

Family Camping in New Hampshire

June 15, 2019 in Destinations, Listicles, North America, Travel Tips /by Barbara Rogers

New Hampshire’s White Mountains are filled with activities for families. They offer a mix of fun parks, mountain rides and other tourist attractions as well as an abundance of outdoor options. Much of the land is protected by national forests and state parks, which offer families another option that combines lodging with outdoor fun. Camping […]

Italy’s Best Beaches for Families

June 5, 2019 in Listicles /by Barbara Rogers

Almost completely surrounded by the Mediterranean and Adriatic seas, Italy and its islands have miles of beaches washed by warm waters. These range from large, exuberant holiday resorts to secluded little coves known to locals. When choosing beaches for your family, look for Blue Flag status, which indicates water quality and safety, and also for […]

A Couples Getaway in Portland, Maine

June 4, 2019 in Age Specific, Destinations, North America, Travel Tips /by Barbara Rogers

A happy mix of gritty working port and sophisticated dining and arts scene, Portland is an appealing getaway destination only a short train ride from Boston. It’s so close, in fact, Boston foodies think nothing of going there just to sample the latest restaurants in a city becoming known as one of the best dining […]

Bergen, Norway with Teens

June 1, 2019 in Age Specific, Teens /by Barbara Rogers

The historic port of Bergen is Norway’s second-largest city, but its compact core and neighborhoods make it easy to explore. Everything centers on its harbor, lined on one side by colorful Medieval buildings once headquarters of the powerful Hanseatic League. Small boats come and go constantly, and the daily market fills the area with activity. […]

Montreal’s Family-Friendly Parks

May 26, 2019 in Destinations, North America /by Barbara Rogers

A World Expo in 1967 and the Summer Olympics in 1976 left Montreal with two beautiful parks, one on an island in the St. Lawrence River built expressly for the expo, and the other atop a hill overlooking the city. Montreal has put both to good use in the years since, as parks for outdoor […]

Family Vacations on Prince Edward Island

May 25, 2019 in Destinations, North America /by Barbara Rogers

Canada’s smallest province, Prince Edward Island, is just the right size for touring on an easy-paced family vacation. If exploring is your style, you can stay in the center of the island and reach every corner of it in daytrips. Or you can just stay put near one of the long beautiful beaches on the […]