Sandy Van Soye

“The world is a book, and those who do not travel read only a page.” — Saint Augustine

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A List of 10 Timeless Tips for Successful Travel with Children of All Ages

No matter how young your children are, there are ways to bring them along on a family vacation and still have a wonderful experience. I have taken great trips with my two daughters from age three through their teen years. They have been to a total of 30 countries all over the world. Successful trips with children just take a little planning, communication and creativity. So, here are 10 tips that can work with all ages to make your next vacation the best ever!

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Finding My Way on a Weekend Trip with the Help of My iPhone

We spent last weekend in Portland, Oregon, as my husband Darren ran in the Portland Marathon on Sunday morning. I had never been there before and didn’t have a lot of time to research what to see and do. I thought I would use this as an opportunity to rely heavily on my iPhone and my free apps (by design I don’t have but a few paid apps) that I have downloaded for assistance.

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