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Skiing North Michigan: Your Guide To Family Skiing In Michigan

We are excited to welcome the first Guest Post on Wandering Wagars! Sarah Ross-Koves is an AP English Lit and Psychology Teacher and her blog Keeping Up with the Koveses focuses on education, reading, and supporting students’ success. We love her view of experiences over “stuff” and try to instill the same passion for experience and adventure …

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Learning to Ski at Big White In Kelowna, BC: What’s The Big White Ski School Like?

Learning to Ski at Big White Ski Resort in Kelowna British Columbia At the beginning of the winter season, I made it my mission to ensure that everyone in my family was introduced to fun in the snow by learning to ski. We visited Ontario’s Blue Mountain in January where I got C out on the …

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Helping Kids Find Nap Time During Travel

Traveling with children offers a unique set of challenges. We map out the best ways for helping kids find nap time on the road. When families hit the road with little ones, it is inevitable that parents will have to deal with “The Nap”. Kids need it, and if they don’t get it then everyone will …

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Barefoot and Pregnant in the Valley of the Dead in Chile

Visiting San Pedro de Atacama in Chile is an experience like no other. But hiking while pregnant through the driest place on Earth makes it even more unique. We learned a lot about ourselves and one of the most unique places in Chile while hiking barefoot and Pregnant through the Valley of the Dead. Chile’s …

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Why our children won’t be doing the Dolphin Experience

The dolphin experience has become a staple of Caribbean travel, but out children won’t be taking part.  Read more to find out why. Several times after the topic of our travels have come up, my oldest son has returned from his school and asked me if we would be swimming with dolphins on our upcoming …

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Things To Do In Cartagena: Exploring Colombia’s Colorful City

Join us as we explore Cartagena, Colombia, a UNESCO world heritage city rich in history and adventure. It is a great place for a family vacation. Cartagena de Indias in Colombia is rich in history and adventure. Pirates battling Spanish Conquistadors for gold comes straight to mind when looking over this sprawling city that was …

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Fun Things To Do In Grenada: Touring The Spice Island

Often overlooked, this picturesque island is a gem in the Windward Caribbean there are more than enough things to do in Grenada to keep you busy. An often overlooked destination, Grenada is a gem in the Windward islands of the Caribbean, and one of the smallest independent countries in the western hemisphere. Grenada is covered …

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In Manhattan Christmas is Done Big!

New York City is known for being a little over-the-top. The holidays are no different and In Manhattan Christmas is done big New York City is known for being a little over-the-top. The Big Apple tends to make everything larger than life. The holidays are no different and in Manhattan Christmas is done big! We …

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Ruins and Beaches of the Riviera Maya

Playa del Carmen in the Riviera Maya, Mexico has excellent beaches and is within easy reach of some Mayan ruins such as Tulum and Coba. The Riviera Maya in Mexico makes for an affordable and fun family vacation. The area on the east coast of the Yucatan Peninsula is a well-established tourist destination with a range …

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