A trip of a lifetime and a lot of anxiety. Japan here we come!

When I first mentioned my plans to travel to Colombia, they stared at me, repeatedly asking if it was safe to take the kids. Colombia is a beautiful country in itself and so convenient for foreign travelers. Add two little kids to the mix, and of course will have a little more pleasant vacation than anticipated. Before I dive into our travelogue of Colombia, first and foremost - Yes, it's entirely safe to travel and explore this beautiful country with kids. Naturally, use y

I wholeheartedly recommend that anyone take their kids to Brazil!! Why? Well, because Brazilians love kids, and my kid loved Brazil. At Bonfim Church in Salvador, Bahia Our first South American country had to be special, and that too with a little one (then 15 months). When I started researching our first South American trip with our 15-month-old, I couldn't find a single guide written by someone who had actually done it with a baby in tow. So here's the one I wish I'd had.