New York City 101: My Icons and Hidden Gems

Visiting in New York City and living there have completely different definitions. You could say that they are two sides of a very shiny coin. Living in NYC has a certain energy. The city itself becomes a living, breathing part of how you define yourself. For the tourist, the city can be overwhelming and chaotic….

Intro To Island Hopping, Greek Style

If I asked you to name some Greek Islands, I bet most of you would kick off your list with the hall of famers. Mykonos. Santorini. Crete. But did you know that there are 227 inhabited islands in Greece? So why does it seem like 95% of vacationers only go to these 3 biggies? Perhaps…

Istanbul 101: 24 Hours

Travel presents itself to us in so many ways. From domestic to international, from road trip to cruise, travel never seems to run out of options. One of those quirky travel moments shows up in the extended layover-and Istanbul is a huge layover airport. Think about it. A layover is the perfect way to test…

Travel Goals: The Good Boy Grand Tour

We love them! We really do. Our most loyal family members are a treasure to us and, if we are being honest with ourselves, we let them rule the roost! Dogs have been showing their heartfelt love and loyalty since humans and canines teamed up to form their own packs. And some doggos have done…

Botswana 101: The Classic Safari

In this second part of my great African adventure, My mom finally meets up with me and we travel to Botswana to experience the amazing classic safari. I had only two hesitations about this entire trip. The first was I did not plan it myself. So, the normal feeling of “I know everything that’s going…

Zambia 101: The Teaching Adventure Of A Lifetime

 Where do I even start? I’ve been thinking for years about how my teacher’s salary could get me to Africa. I mean, let’s face it, a trip to experience Sub-Saharan Africa was going to be hard won. I would have to figure out how to get there, experience everything the area had to offer and…

Alaska 101: The Ultimate Family Playground!

Alaska is a paradise for those who like to join in and experience things first hand. Whether you choose to visit by cruise, RV rental, tour package, or in your own mini-van, Alaska has something for absolutely everyone!

Ireland 101: The Wild Atlantic Way

So, what can you do in Ireland with 5 days? As it turns out a lot! TGC is looking at different locations both near and far to see what great opportunities are out there to share with your family. Western Ireland is an amazing corner of the globe that holds more surprises than you might…