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Editor's Letter – March 2013 March. The beginning of spring. New beginnings. Clearing out the old and bringing in new life. In this issue, we're bringing fresh perspectives on places and life that we hope will encourage you to embrace something new. Since our “Asia Edition” went over so well last month, we decided to focus on my home country, the United States of America! We're going to take you on a cross country road trip and give you tips on how to make any road trip a little better. Come with us to hike the Valley of Fire or the Great Smoky Mountains. Enjoy the beaches along Michigan's coasts or get some travel tips for taking the kids to see Mickey at Disney World. Challenge your preconceived ideas about New York City and learn how one summer vacation changed a man forever. Our featured interview with Renee D'Antoni will open your mind to taking your pet along on your travel adventures.
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Table of Contents Featured Interview Renee D'Antoni, author of How to Fly Your Dog to Europe Think you need to leave your furry kids behind to travel? Not so! Meet one family who's traveling the globe with their dog.
Taking Young Children to Disney World: It’s All in the Planning By Steven Jeffries of http://atwinsdad.blogspot.ca Disney World is not only a lot of fun, but a huge investment! Here's some tips on meeting Mickey! Five Favorite Places for Kids on the Sunset Coast, Michigan By Dr. Jessie Voigts of WanderingEducators.com From National Parks to beautiful beaches and sand dunes, Michigan is a great place for kids! 4 Tips for Having a Memorable Family Road Trip By Krystle Lilliestierna of PaperFort.com Make your road trip more enjoyable with these simple tips.
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Table of Contents The Danger of Expectations - Surprises in NYC by Lydia C. Lee of HolidazeandHellidaze.blogspot.com.au Rude people? Towering buildings? Will the "Big Apple" meet your expectations? VIDEO: Great Smoky Mountains By the Parks Family of www.58before18.com Take a look at the beautiful Smoky Mountains with this video feature. The Journey to an Education By Chris Davis of www.HomeschoolTravel.com An inspiring story of how one grandmother showed her grandson the value of history through travel. Valley of Fire: An Other-Worldly Escape From the Lights of Las Vegas By Sarah Vernetti of www.WanderingOff.com If you love being outdoors, Nevada has some amazing places to get your hiking fix. The Mama Bus Adventure By Jennifer Miller www.EdventureProject.com When you pile a bunch of kids and only 2 moms in a van on a cross country trip, there's no telling what can happen!
Cover Photo: Statue of Liberty, Ellis Island, NY
Taking Young Children to Disney World: It's All in the Planning By Steven Jeffries of http://atwinsdad.blogspot.ca
Disney World is not only a lot of fun, but a huge investment! Here's some tips on meeting Mickey!
Five Favorite Places for Kids on the Sunset Coast, Michigan By Dr. Jessie Voigts www.wanderingeducators.com
From National Parks to beautiful beaches and giant sand dunes, Michigan is a great place to go with the kids!
ŠDr. Jessie Voigts
4 Tips for Having a Memorable Family Road Trip By Krystle Lilliestierna of PaperFort.com
Make your road trip more enjoyable with these simple tips.
The Danger of Expectations Surprises in New York City by Lydia C. Lee of holidazeandhellidaze.blogspot.com.au
Rude people? Towering buildings? Will the "Big Apple" meet your expectations?
VIDEO: Great Smoky Mountains By the Parks Family of www.58before18.com
Take a look at the beautiful Smoky Mountains with this video feature.
The Journey to an Education By Chris Davis of www.HomeschoolTravel.com
An inspiring story of how one grandmother showed her grandson the value of history through travel.
Valley of Fire: An Other-Worldly Escape From the Lights of Las Vegas By Sarah Vernetti of www.WanderingOff.com
If you love being outdoors, Nevada has some amazing places to get your hiking fix.
The Mama Bus Adventure
By Jennifer Miller www.EdventureProject.com
When you pile a bunch of kids & only 2 moms in a van on a cross country trip, there's no telling what can happen!
Interview with Renee D'Antoni Author of How to Fly Your Dog to Europe
Think you need to leave your furry kids behind to travel? Not so! Meet one family who's traveling the globe with their dog. Photo ŠRambleCrunch, 2013