Mara Gorman

It's an early morning in Philadelphia, and the guy next to you is wearing a tri-corner hat and sipping a beer.

You are both eyeing a pair of Philly Roller Girls in their star- spangled shorts who wobble carefully around the uneven sidewalk.

If you’re a homeschooling family, you know that the world is your kids’ classroom. These seven great road trips offer you a chance to learn and explore, while also having some family fun.

Involving kids in your travel planning means they will be engaged and excited about your trip. Trust us: It’s hard to roll your eyes or complain if you’re the person who has created the itinerary. And even the youngest among us has opinions about what’s fun. You may also find that you’re surprised by what excites or interests your kids. This is an opportunity to get to know them even better and to explore something new together.

The day I learned to travel was the first time I ever was truly lost.
It was 1979 and I was nine years old. Surely, I thought as I sat timidly on the plastic seat, the bus driver wasn’t going to ignore two blonde girls. Every other adult in this city felt it necessary to touch or at least comment on our hair — cries of biondina! echoed in every piazza we crossed. It was one of the few words of Italian that I knew.

Here are some tips for making your spring break not just fun but memorable for all.