#overnighttrips

[stochastique-blog]

Love me

As the price of petrol continues to surge, I can’t help but look fondly at how carefree and willing to drive/cruise around for hours looking for late night spots to have coffees at and explore new areas outside of the western suburbs.

I can still remember the conversation that @r_aye , @thaitran_ and myself had when we decided to do an overnight trip where we’d drive out somewhere far, sleep in the car and hopefully catch the sunrise. After organising 6 camps, it was refreshing to simply take whatever we needed without having to worry about previous boot space. With camp chairs, gas burner for hot tea and loads of snacks, we ended up watching the night sky as shooting stars would pass right by us. I’m pretty sure I had less than an hour of sleep before we woke up in excitement to catch the sunrise and dance to some @humannaturelive before a classic breakfast of spam and eggs before we made our way home that morning.

I can’t help but feel sentimental as this overnight adventure became a yearly tradition spawning the Ninja Thermals the following year with @aemaethx. Our lives have changed drastically since those days as we all enter the next stage of our lives as ‘adults’… it’s bittersweet but I’m glad we had that opportunity to these things when we had the chance. The experiences we’ve had and the places we’ve discovered along the way (before TikTok videos and IG geotags) are irreplaceable. Who knows when the next adventure will take place, but I’m certain it’ll be worthwhile … even if I am on cooking duties as per usual 😅 // 2012 . . . #backseatballads #overnighttrip #thetrio #greatoceanroad #sunrise (at Great Ocean Road, Melbourne, Australia) https://www.instagram.com/p/CgZMDv6PCXS/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

[yasvotattoo]

🌿Almost time for ✈️ #overnighttrips #darkness #yasvo (at Nowhere to Escape) https://www.instagram.com/p/BwRkLgllPB3/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=zzjqujy97mbw

[frezannethroughthelookingglass]

An overnight trip taken last year in November with friends checking out the beautiful arid region of regional #victoriaaustralia🇦🇺 bordering along the edges of #nsw towards #swanhillvictoria ... definitely a site to see minus the #pinklakeaustralia effect we were hoping for, but nonetheless still worth checking out or if one feels like a taking a spontaneous #roadtripwithfriends 😎👌🏜☀️ lol 😄😄😄 . . . #roadtrips #roadtrip #melbourne #victoriaaustralia #melbourne_insta #melbournedaytrips #melbournetrips #travelphotography #travelling #dronestagram #photosfrommyphone #overnighttrips #overnighttrip #nswaustralia #iphone6photo #swanhill #travel #travelvictoria #travelvictoriaaustralia (at Lake Tyrrell) https://www.instagram.com/p/BuK9um3g37k/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=1gvy7qym66f5u

[k12academics]

Camps Airy & Louise @camp_airy @camp_louise #cascade #md #maryland #summercamp #overnighttrips #camprental (at Camp Louise Circle) https://www.instagram.com/p/Bv_5pGAhyxK/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=jy8evmcuyvqs

[havekiddoswilltravel]

News Flash: Family Travel Doesn’t Even Require a Passport

Passport free affordable family travel inspiration that will get you to actually leave the house with your kids.

Often times, I have parents ask me for advice regarding travel with children and I remind them that international travel is not the only way to expose and share experiences with your kids. I’m well aware that if you search the hashtag #travel or #familytravel, you will come across many staged and photoshopped images of what seems like perfectly behaved jet setting families in Paris, Malasia, Kenya, Greece and every international Disney Park, yet I’m here for the family who’s trying to figure out how to pull off a simple in state road trip, overnight trip or weekend adventure. While we love exploring so many amazing places that are ideal family travel locations, I’m also all about the local and regional travel experiences. Why? It’s more realistic that the average family will be able to plan, afford and actually pull off an overnight trip or weekend getaway, than a safari or two week long trip through Europe. Realistic and affordable family travel is imperative to breaking the obstacles to family travel for most people. 

Family travel is not something we do to simply check off a box, say that we’ve been there and because it’s currently the trendy thing to do. We were those lone black people hiking, camping, skiing and in typically not family orientated travel destinations, before family travel became the “in” thing. It’s been an integral part of our family values and way of life for over nineteen years. This means that we place as much emphasis on the experiences and lessons learned while taking a day trip to Block Island, Rhode Island or a weekend trip to Acadia National Park, Maine, as we do on our trip to Havana, Cuba. Travel is truly as much about the process of getting to the destination, as it is about experiencing said destination with our children. What do I mean? Children who grow up to be adults who love adventure and experiences are born in transit. They are born in their ability to pack their bags, organize the car, plan their trip and live in the moment once they arrive. They’re born in the ability to make the most out of the unexpected or hiccups in their plans, without those challenges completely ruining their trip. 

These lessons can be learned without even owning a passport, a car or the funds to take you on that bucket list trip. You don’t need to have TSA Pre Check, Global Entry or Mobile Passport to raise travel loving and adventure seeking children. You can accomplish these goals by teaching your kids how to explore their own back yard, state, region and country. The United States or your own home country are filled with incredibly beautiful places just waiting for you to experience them. I challenge you to rethink the passport stamp seeking family travel culture that we’re bombarded with daily on social media and you will realize that it’s not as unattainable as you once thought. Even as a family travel blogger, I find myself rolling my eyes at some of the elitists posts that I see on social media these days. I’m here to tell you that it’s perfectly okay if your kids don’t leave the country until they have their first job and can afford to buy their own flight. While we do travel internationally with our four children, I must acknowledge that international travel is not something that is immediately available to most families with two children, much less those with four. I encourage you to start traveling with your kids by choosing trips that meet your personal family budget. Don’t compare yourself to others. It’s paralyzing.

The older I get, the more I appreciate a good long weekend family trip. I don’t have the attention span for most 7-day trips with kids. I love long weekends and 5-night trips because they allow our family to create amazing memories while not completely disrupting our daily flow, routine and wallet. Also, as a large family, lodging, food and transportation costs add up quickly. I’d rather travel more often, than travel longer in one single trip. This is our family’s preference and you will figure out your own family travel flow, the more you get out of the house with your kids. I’ve written previous blog posts about the fact that family travel is not a vacation. It requires a shift in thinking and an acceptance to what your reality is as a parent leaving the house with children. It’s a fact. You will have to put in all of the work required to parent on a daily basis while you are away from home. Travel will only accentuate your troublesome family dynamics. Ugh, sorry I had to say that! It’s reality. I’ve spoken to so many parents who say that they don’t travel with their kids because their kids don’t listen, misbehave and thus damper their travel experience. Those are issues that I highly recommend that you address and deal with before you embark on a week long trip with children. Traveling didn’t cause these issues, but having kids out of their element accentuates all of those things to a degree that will cause you to never leave home again. Thus, be realistic in your travel expectations with children. You may be in a season that requires shorter trips. Embrace that. The season of longer travel will be here before you know it.

Don’t be paralyzed by all of the family travel posts to expensive travel destinations, that leave you feeling inadequate, despondent and slightly depressed. Start somewhere. Start Local. Start now. You won’t regret it and in the meantime, you’ll be planting those seeds that you will surely sow at the right time in your family’s lifetime. These are some of our favorite family travel destinations that hopefully will get your wanderlust juices flowing. I bet some of these are close enough to you that you can make a long weekend out of them.

-          The Grand Canyon, Flagstaff Arizona, U.S.A.

-          The Monterrey Peninsula, California, U.S.A.

-          The Pacific Coast Highway, California, U.S.A.

-          Coronado Beach, San Diego, California, U.S.A.

-          San Francisco’s Cable Cars, San Francisco, California, U.S.A.

-          Sequoia National Park, California, U.S.A.

-          Yosemite National Park, California, U.S.A.

-          Denver, Colorado, U.S.A.

-          Essex, Connecticut, U.S.A.

-          Mystic Seaport, Mystic, Connecticut, U.S.A.

-          Litchfield Hills in Connecticut, U.S.A.

-          Amelia Island, Florida, U.S.A.

-          Everglades National Park, U.S.A.

-          Key West, Florida, U.S.A.

-          Marco Island, Florida, U.S.A.

-          South Beach, Miami Beach, Florida, U.S.A.

-          Savannah, Georgia, U.S.A.

-          Chicago, Illinois, U.S.A.

-          Acadia National Park, Maine, U.S.A.

-          Kennebunkport, Maine, U.S.A.

-          Ocean City, Maryland, U.S.A.

-          Boston, Massachusetts, U.S.A.

-          Martha’s Vineyard, Massachusetts, U.S.A.

-          Cape Cod National Seashore, Massachusetts, U.S.A.

-          The Lakes Region, New Hampshire, U.S.A.

-          Mount Washington, North Conway, New Hampshire, U.S.A.

-          The Adirondacks, New York, U.S.A.

-          The Catskills, New York, U.S.A.

-          Lake Placid, New York, U.S.A.

-          Lake George, New York, U.S.A.

-          Finger Lakes, New York, U.S.A.

-          Hudson Valley, New York, U.S.A.

-          New York City, U.S.A.

-          Saratoga Springs, New York, U.S.A.

-          The Biltmore Estate, Asheville, North Carolina, U.S.A.

-          Gettysburg National Military Park and Cemetery, Gettysburg, Pennsylvania, U.S.A.

-          Pennsylvania Dutch Country, Lancaster County, Pennsylvania, U.S.A.

-          Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, U.S.A

-          Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.A.

-          Block Island, Rhode Island, U.S.A.

-          Newport, Rhode Island, U.S.A.

-          Manchester Village, Vermont, U.S.A.

-          Stowe, Vermont, U.S.A.

-          Killington, Vermont, U.S.A.

-          Shenandoah Valley, Virginia, U.S.A.

-          Williamsburg, Virginia, U.S.A.

-          Washington, District of Columbia, U.S.A.

-          Nova Scotia, Canada

-          Niagara Falls, Canada

-          Quebec, Canada

-          Montreal, Canada

-          Exploring any Chinatown, Koreatown or little Italy in any major city.

 What are some of your favorite affordable family travel destinations? What are some of the obstacles that you face in starting to travel with your kids?

Pro tips for affordable local family travel:

- Travel off season. Island destinations like Block Island and Martha’s Vineyard are just as stunning, more affordable and less crowded in the off season. Ski resorts make amazing Spring, Summer and Fall destinations. Off season travel also mean that you won’t face minimum night requirements and thus allow you to take a weekend trip rather than a full week. 

- If you have young children and don’t need to work around a school schedule, hotels are cheaper on Sunday nights and mid week. Avoid Friday and Saturday nights unless traveling to business destinations and then weekends are actually less expensive at some of the really nice business hotels.

- Brand loyalty does pay off. If you do stay in hotels, follow the deals and not the destinations. Also, stick to one brand and sign up immediately for their rewards programs. Many of our annual hotel stays are free nights using rewards.

- Don’t be afraid to book Airbnb’s. As a large family, we often book condos and full houses at a significantly cheaper rate than a hotel stay.

- I use Costco often for car rentals. They offer the best deals for vehicles that can accommodate our family. 

- Be flexible and creative in your lodging options. We’ve stayed outside of beach towns for 1/4 of the cost of staying on the beach. Flexibility in family travel is key to actually going anywhere. 

- Be willing to try new things. We’ve stayed in cabins, RVs and tent camped. I honestly never pictured myself having some of the amazing experiences that we’ve shared with our children. To think that I may have missed these memories if I stuck to that which I was comfortable with. 

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[bllfoxx]

But first coffee #adventure #metronorth #overnighttrip #bestfriends _ _ _. _. _. #instagramnyc #instanyc #picoftheday #2020photoproject #2020 #228of366 #nycphotoues #nycinstagrammer #nycinstagrammer📷📱 (at Madame Bonté) https://www.instagram.com/p/CD65xkpJcGJ/?igshid=1d5tatj5uasnq

[fernantonio]

Checking in. . #offshorelife #3connections #overnighttrip #fucksakes #b33r #beer (em Salvador Bahia Airport) https://www.instagram.com/p/B1Z32gEp924GDQ_tWVM3F_PcEFUUM68sCAJBMI0/?igshid=1uyvaxr52xhzk

[cleverwombatmoon]

Had a very quick trip with hubby to watch our son at a ballroom camp in Provo. Stayed at a really quite old but clean place right next to BYU. I love the huge black and white framed photo on the walls. So glad I have my Travel Tube Blanket! #travel #quicktravels #overnighttrip #provo #byu #travelblanket #seattlegrey #hotelbed #super8 #wyndham #locationlocationlocation #oldhotel #blackandwhite #parenting #trip #travelmusthave #travelaccessories https://www.instagram.com/p/B0_VBUHBX09/?igshid=1plhsj04i92jy

[mycrazydisneyfamily]

Helping my oldest son pack for his fifth grade sleepaway field trip. Time needs to slow down. #5thgradefieldtrip #5thgrade #overnighttrip #growinguptofast #fieldtrip https://www.instagram.com/p/BvsL67whbtN/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=93syjlu8fhhx

[uluwatubalidriversblog]

we are ULUWATU BALI DRIVER TEAM is your personal tour guide... http://uluwatubalidriver.com/bali-car-charter/ #balibagusdriver #uluwatubalidriver #daytour #daytrip #halfdaytour #airporttransfer #hoteltravel #hoteltransfer #longtrip #overnighttrip #instagood #instatravel #instagram #instaholiday (di Tirta Gangga Amlapura Karang Asem Bali) https://www.instagram.com/p/BtXVmiaHqUC/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=rupd6tx5vef5

[emmiearoundtheworld]

A very interesting overnight trip to the desert..... well, I don’t think you could even call it a desert.  I do love camels though.

Check out my blog post for the full story. https://emmieindia.blogspot.com/2018/12/come-to-desert-they-said-it-will-be-fun.html

[brandenflasch]

Took a solo Tesla roadtrip all the way to Thunder Bay, Ontario this weekend #iphone11pro #iphone11 #iphoneography #tesla #teslamodels #models #teslaoffroad #offroad #sundaydrive #wisconsin #forest #wideangle #coolsky #getoutanddrive #sundaydrive #windowtint #tintpros #explore #exploreminnesota #explorewisconsin #oldandnew #fallcolors #supercharger #teslasupercharger #lakemillelacs #milllelacs #giantfish #selfie #carselfie #solotrip #teslatravel #petrocanada #visitcanada #airbnb #fallcolors #snow #snowysky #nightsnow #northshore #duluth #grandmarais #internationaltravel #roadtrip #soloroadtrip #fallcolorstour #firstsnow #weekendgetaway #weekendtrip #overnighttrip #restarea #bordercrossing https://www.instagram.com/p/B3nFWHcF77q/?igshid=bsruhjiazt9

[flyingcarpettours]

Sharm El Sheikh Excursions

Experience our fantastic Sharm El Sheikh Excursions we give you a great Tours in Sharm El Sheikh where you can visit the wonderful places at the top of Sinai peninsula surrounding by deserts and mountains which make it one of the wonderful tourist destination in the world. also you will have the chance to enjoy the warm sun, as you can also enjoy taking charming tan and soaking up the sun’s rays, explore the mysteries nature of underwater world, immerse yourself in many amazing excursions such as snorkeling and diving in the white crystal clear water of the Red Sea, you can also enjoy going on safari trips through the spectacular mountains of Sharm El Sheikh and try our gorgeous Bedouin Barbecue, experience the taste of relish Bedouin food.

In Cairo Tours from Sharm El Sheikh by Plane you will visit he great three Pyramids of Giza (Cheops, Chephren ans Mykerinus), Sphinx a huge half-human half-lion statue also you can enjoy Camel Riding Or Horse Riding at Giza Pyramids and have fun ridding a camel for approximately 02 hours, explore the desert while you are relaxed on the back of a camel and enjoy the scenery from outside the Great Sphinx. Then scout to Memphis and Sakkara  or Dahshur and discover Sakkara pyramid which is considered the oldest step pyramids in the world, it was built by the architect Imhotep, contains six layers that is gradually decreasing in size.

Get amazed with our Egyptian Museum and Giza Pyramids, Egyptian Museum and Old Cairo Tour explore the wonderful Egyptian Museum which include a big and rare collection of the Ancient Egyptian antiques and monuments, as well as the treasure of Tutankhamun, which is the most mysterious and marvelous monuments, the amazing treasures of King Tut Ankh Amun , in Egyptian Museum, Salah El Dein Citadel and Old Cairo Tour you will also see the citadel of Salah El-Dein which was built to defend Cairo from the armies of the Crusaders by the King Salah El-Dein el Ayoubi and experience the Islamic cairo in Islamic and Coptic Cairo Tour while visiting Hanging Church , Abu Serga Church, Ben Ezra Synagogue,  Mohamed ali Mosque with its alabaster walls and khan el khalili Bazaar where you can go shopping, buy souvenirs and enjoy walking through the oldest street in the world.

At night in Overnight Cairo Tours from Sharm El Sheikh by Plane enjoy watching Tanoura Show at Wekalet El Ghouri which is an Egyptian heritage dance troupe show, the dancers wearing multicolored skirts and whirling across the stage in a beautiful way. After your trip you can experience Felucca Ride in Cairo and have gorgeous sailing trip by Felucca Ride on The Nile in Cairo. Experience a traditional Felucca Boat and enjoy a relish traditional Egyptian tea, You can join the Felucca in Cairo in the morning to watch the charming sight of sunset over the River or at night to enjoy a relaxing evening felucca Nile cruise and escape from the bustle of the city. At night you can have the chance to experience a fancy Dinner Cruise in Cairo and sail for two hours on the Nile, Listen to Arabic melodies, Watch belly dancer special show, folklore show, and western music and Taste the flavor of your open buffet dinner on board.

Or enjoy a gorgeous Sound And Light Show Pyramids in front of the great three pyramids and Sphinx, you will see a beautiful multimedia show and discover more about the ancient pharaohs history while listening to the story with calm and nice music.

Morever you will have the chance to visit the historical land Luxor in Sharm El Sheikh to Luxor Trips by Plane & Overnighttrip to luxor from sharm el sheikh by Plane where you can see the old capital for almost all of the pharaonic period and explore the monuments of Luxor which contains about a third of the most valuable monuments in the whole world such as Karnak and Luxor Temples and Colossi of Memnon it was belonging to a Greek king who named “Memnon” and was killed by the famous character in the Greek mythology who was called “Achilles” . Then exploring Karnak Temple which is considered the biggest temple in the world, The temple was dedicated to god Amun. It developed over a period of 1500 years. and you will get amazed with our Valley of The Kings Tour which has many buried kings, it was used for burial, and it includes 3 tombs to visit and it is considered one of the most characteristic temples in all of Egypt was dedicated to Queen Hatshepsut who was a rare female Pharaoh as she was the fifth pharaoh of the 18th dynasty of Ancient Egypt.

Also you can enjoy a trip to Luxor West Bank Tour and you will get amazed with our Valley of The Kings Tour which has many buried kings, it was used for burial, and it includes 3 tombs to visit and it is considered one of the most characteristic temples in all of Egypt was dedicated to Queen Hatshepsut who was a rare female Pharaoh as she was the fifth pharaoh of the 18th dynasty of Ancient Egypt. or experience our Karnak Sound and Light Show  at night with a multimedia show in front of the beautiful view of the Sacred lake, or experience a Hot Air Balloon Ride in Luxor, it is the greatest way to explore the world’s largest open air museum over Luxor in the beautiful morning light while flying all over Luxor and more.

Moreover in Sharm El sheikh we have Alf Leila Wa Leila Sharm El Sheikh Show to get amazed with the beautiful show that features light, sound, and dance. And have the chance to know more about the Arabian Nights such as belly dance, tanoura, folkloric dance shows and the horse show in front of ancient Egyptian temples and pyramids. Enjoy the show as if you are living in the time of Aladdin and Sindbad.

Our Surpries haven’t finished yet , try Sharm El Sheikh Quad Biking to quad biking inside the desert for approx 25 km, then visit the Bedouin Village and know more about Bedouin habits and life,taste the Bedouin tea and have fun.

Get amazed with our Tiran Island Snorkeling Trip, Ras Mohamed Snorkeling Trip explore the majestic beauty of the Red sea and view the colorful types of rare fish and the marvelous coral reefs in various spots and try a lot of activities such as snorkeling, swimming, diving, sail boating, Also you may have the chance to swim with dolphins and relaxation under the sun

Visit the historical Monastery of St Catherine in our St Catherine Monastery and Moses Mountain Tour,and enjoy a memorable trip in Sinai, Climb the holy mountian where Moses has received the Ten Commandments from God, Feast your soul and visit St Catherine Monastery which is considered one of the oldest monasteries all over the world, Enjoy shopping in Dahab and more with St Catherine Monastery and Moses Mountain Tour.

Experience Colored Canyon Safari Tour from Sharm El Sheikh and enjoy the best desert safari in Egypt, Drive to the fabolous city of Nuweiba and feast your eyes with beautiful landscapes from its port, in our Colored Canyon Safari Tour from Sharm El Sheikh you will enjoy climbing and walking through the Colored Canyon with its fascinating colors.

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[pennysalcedo]

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[holidayescapethailand-blog]

Khao Sok is situated in the southern part of Thailand. It belongs to the Surat Thani province, about 70 km south-west from Surat Thani. Khao Sok is the wettest area in all of Thailand because it is situated at the mountain ridge separating the west coast from the east coast. Winds from both the Gulf of Thailand in the east and the Andaman Sea in the west blow monsoon rain into the area. It can rain as much as 3500 mm (3,5 m) in one year. Late December to early February is the driest period with just a little or no rainfall. For more information, contact us at info@holidayescapethailand.com Visit us at www.holidayescapethailand.com #thailand #khaosok #nationalpark #khaolak #daytrip #overnighttrip #travel #ilovetravel #wildlife