Summer is here, and many moms and dads are gearing up for vacations to have some fun and re-connect as a family. While it’s not easy to get around high airfares and gas prices, there are lots of fun and free things families can do on their next getaway. Here are ten of my favorite ... READ MORE >>
Thousands of families across the country will be pitching a tent on June 22, 2013 for the 9th annual Great American Backyard Campout, organized by the National Wildlife Federat ion. This yearly event is part of a larger movement, Be Out There, which encourages families to reconnect with nature. “Whether camping in the great outdoors or ... READ MORE >>
The 4th week of June is National Camping Week. Our family will be celebrating; will yours? Whether you are new to camping, or adventuring in the great outdoors is old-hat, you are bound to find inspiration from this round up of family travel camping experiences. Read about camping in a fire tower, get some advice ... READ MORE >>
There is more to Orange County than Disneyland and Knott’s Berry Farm, and you don’t have to take out a second mortgage to enjoy all it has to offer. Whether you are in Southern California for vacation, or you call this area home, the family is sure to love these 18 FREE family activities. Low ... READ MORE >>
Pacific Grove, CA is known as Butterfly Town USA; October to February each year thousands of Monarchs migrate to the Monarch Butterfly Sanctuary to winter. Neighboring town, Monterey, CA (only an eight-mile drive) is the setting for John Steinbeck’s Cannery Row and Tortilla Flat. In these towns, where science meets literature, are 10 adventures for ... READ MORE >>
Two things often hold families back from traveling together: time and money. Vacation time from work, for the typical family breadwinner, is infrequent and precious. Escaping over an extended weekend gives the entire family opportunity to connect without having to dip into the “time off” pool. Once a long weekend presents itself, a limited budget ... READ MORE >>
Airplane tickets (or gasoline), tickets into the Parks, the hotel room, 3 square meals a day, souvenirs….the list of opportunities to spend your money at Disney World is endless. Did you know there are a myriad of FREE fun options as Disney, as well? As you plan your magical vacation, be sure to include these ... READ MORE >>
Travel is so incredibly educational. As homeschoolers, we have the advantage of being able to take our schooling with us. We can travel during the school year, when things are less expensive and less crowded. We also have unique travel "challenges." For example, homeschoolers tend to travel with young children in tow (we have some great tips for this!). Plus, many homeschoolers are single-earner households and may have to watch budgets a bit more.
Our goal at Homeschool.com Travel is to bring you Tips and Travel Reviews that will make your travels more educational and affordable -- so that you can "explore together and grow together."
Souvenir: a French word for memory. We bring an object home from vacation so that we don’t forget the great time we had while traveling. From the looks of many vacation hot spots, it is easy to forget that the point is not to consume, but to remember. When gazing at your trinkets collected from ... Read More >>
The Junior Ranger Program. Really, does it get much better than fun, free (mostly) and educational? This program, hosted by a series of national and state parks, is an exciting way for your kids to learn the environmental and historical aspects of your region. If you are anything like me, you have seen posts about ... Read More >>
When Bev sent me her story of visiting the resting place of Dama de Cao, I was immediately moved. This story had to be shared; I hope you feel the same way. As a perpetual traveler, she offers an eye into places we may never go. I like to call this Arm Chair Travel. Educational, fun, captivating….all ... Read More >>
International travel provides opportunities for incredible learning experiences. Through travel we learn about other cultures, lifestyles, languages, unique and beautiful geography, history, politics and current events, art and more. Because of this, international travel isn’t just for adults – our kids benefit as well! There are numerous options for families when it comes to traveling ... Read More >>