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Age Specific / Kids
Jul 15, 2019

Not a “Food Crawl,” But a Sprint for Adventurous Kids

By now, even casual eaters know Mexico City is not just Mexico’s national seat of government and a cultural hub, but also its gastronomic capital. With that reputation growing stronger over the past decade, many general interest and specialized tour companies have sought to cash in on Mexico City’s expansive panorama of tacos al pastor, pozole, tamales and quesadillas. But which one do you pick if you are traveling with young children, be they staunchly set on mac-and-cheese or fearless food explorers — or a few of each?

Madrid: A Destination for All Ages

However one is traveling, what matters is having fun and creating unforgettable memories. Among many ways to travel, multigenerational trips — on which grandparents, parents and children get to spend quality time together — are gaining popularity. Setting out on this sort of adventure? Madrid has something to offer everyone!

Age Specific / Kids
May 8, 2019

How to Teach Your Child to Be an Eco-Friendly Traveler

Eco-friendly travel doesn’t mean you have to give up luxuries and modern conveniences, especially when those conveniences are so vital to travel with a young child. You can still travel sustainably while teaching your children to be eco-friendly travelers in the process through example and formidable childhood experiences.

New on the “Market” in Israel

Thanks to the recent launches of several food tours and markets, the land of “milk and honey” just got a bit more diverse and flavorful. “Old city” markets are as appealing as ever, but the new offerings allow visitors to delve into neighborhoods and foods that easily broaden the scope of Israel’s food scene.

Travel Tips
Nov 1, 2018

Apartment Vacations in Paris Are a Breeze for the Family

The city of romance with kids? Yes, it can be done with a family, and it doesn’t have to be at a sterile hotel, either. For those reluctant to gamble in the Airbnb lotto comes a similar concept that offers up more service: Paris Perfect. Each apartment is vetted by local staff who speak English and French fluently, so there are no surprises when it comes to location, cleanliness or, gasp, smoking (still easy to find here in France). And if you think it will be difficult to find or you’ll struggle with bags, babies or jet lag after a six-hour red-eye, fear not: You can arrange everything you’ll need to stay like a local, including transportation from Charles de Gaulle or Orly airports, easily.

Age Specific / Kids
Oct 17, 2018

Family Time in Door County, Wisconsin

Several restaurants, resorts and specialty food retailers thrive in Door County, Wisconsin, but nothing taps into the region’s abundance of produce and raw materials quite like The Savory Spoon Cooking School in Ellison Bay on the Door County peninsula. It is apt the school, which operates mid-June to the end of October, occupies a former village schoolhouse, built in 1879 and restored in 2005. The old “Classroom 2” is currently equipped with state-of-the-art appliances, tools and fixtures, including cooking and refrigeration equipment from SubZero/Wolf and top-name small appliances.