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Settling Into Victoria 6 Jun 2013 | 07:42 pm
We have found a groove. Today will mark our 27th day in Victoria, BC, Canada. By far, this is the longest amount of time our children have lived in any place other than Boston, and the impact of st...
Why You Should Be House Sitting 13 May 2013 | 07:43 pm
Tweet So here's the big, not-so-secret "secret" to traveling the world on the cheap: Whenever possible, find cheap or free accommodation. Travel comes with 3 major expenses: 1) Transport 2) Food 3...
2 Days In A Life Of Change 1 May 2013 | 07:42 pm
Tweet It's amazing how things can change. With a little bit of work, flexibility, and faith - you can flip the world upside down and see it again for the first time. Nothing stays the same. All rive...
Up And Up The Grand Staircase 25 Apr 2013 | 08:34 pm
Tweet Why did we do this? It will be fine. It won't be fine! The car can't take this and we are in middle of nowhere! We don't have enough water, there's no cell service, and we can't afford to hav...
How To Lose Everything In Vegas . . . And Then Get It All Back. 18 Apr 2013 | 10:06 pm
Tweet Two puffs of smoke, stale booze, and a prostitute greeted us as we stumbled into Vegas for my daughter's birthday. Not exactly what mom and dad had in mind when we decided to take the kids to t...
Big Money Saving Tips For Your Next Road Trip 9 Apr 2013 | 10:07 pm
Tweet North American Road Trip: Day #86 Nothing like running into a blizzard when driving at 9,000 feet! What a day! We hiked Bryce Canyon and then met with blinding snow and winds as we made our w...
A 7-Year-Old’s Hike To Delicate Arch 7 Apr 2013 | 11:14 pm
Tweet North American Road Trip: Day 84 This morning we're in Petrified Forest State Park in Escalante, Utah - and it's cold! As far as state parks go, this one ranks up there as one of the best. A...
Exploring Boston: Our 10 Favorite Spots In Our Hometown 3 Apr 2013 | 04:39 am
Tweet We're from Boston. Sure we're off traveling the world and we have no idea where or when we'll settle down, but if you ask our kids where they're from, they'll always say Boston. We lived there...
Family Travel Q&A: What To See, Eat, And Leave Behind 30 Mar 2013 | 05:02 am
Tweet We're starting a new series here at The Great Family Escape. I know there are lots of questions out there, so I'm turning this side of the blog into an open forum. You ask the questions, and w...
The Perfect Campsite For Kids: Indian Cove At Joshua Tree National Park 24 Mar 2013 | 06:03 pm
Tweet As great as the National Parks are for kids and adults, they can sometimes be a little too restrictive for our own good. There's no touching, yelling, or wandering off the path at Carlsbad Cave...
