We Took Our Kids Inside an Earthquake (On Purpose)
There is a museum in Belém, a district of Lisbon, where you sit in a church pew and the ground
Author: Nickolaou Family
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The Story Behind Tags: Small Bag. Big Journey.
I was sitting on a plane when a bag tag fell off someone’s bag. That is the whole origin story.
Parents Need to Escape Too: Our Backstreet Boys Weekend at the Sphere
Family trips are the best trips. But every parent needs a weekend that is just theirs. Ours was Backstreet Boys at the Sphere.
Japan Family Itinerary: 10 Days, Osaka to Tokyo
The exact shape of our 10 spring break days in Japan: Osaka first, then the bullet train to Tokyo. Universal Studios, Kyoto, Nara, Disney, teamLab. Copy the bases and the pacing.
Japan With Kids: Our Spring Break, From Osaka to Tokyo
Spring break 2026, we took our three kids to Japan and did it Osaka first: Universal Studios, Kyoto, Nara, then the bullet train to Tokyo for Disney and teamLab. Here is what landed with a 16, 14, and 7-year-old.
Bali: One Unforgettable Summer Escape for Just the Two of Us
Every summer, while the kids are off making camp memories, Devon and I sneak away for something a little more us. This year, Bali gave us the reset we didn’t know we needed.
Costa Rica: Spring Break That Actually Feels Like a Story Worth Telling
Last year, our crew swapped the everyday routine for something a little more wild and a lot more green. Costa Rica gave our family the spring break stories we’ll tell for years.
Snow, Sips, and Sweet Moments: Valentine’s Day in Chicago
Last Valentine’s Day, Devon and I escaped to Chicago for a romantic weekend that was equal parts indulgent and cozy. Here’s how we did snow, sips, and sweet moments right.
Curaçao: A Pause We Didn’t Know We Needed
Last year, we did something rare for us: we slowed down. Curaçao wasn’t about checking boxes or chasing plans, it was about being still together.
From Steakhouse to Stadium: A Windy City Weekend Turned Football Field Frenzy
Some weekends are for relaxing. Others are for going all in. Ours was a bit of both, with a touch of smoke and sizzle, from Chicago steakhouse to football stadium.
