Amanda Smith

Amanda Smith is a blogger, travel content creator and founder of Restless Pursuits, a family travel blog that helps families with tweens and teens explore this beautiful world while avoiding the crowds. She writes about vacation destinations in South America, North America and Europe and helpful travel tips.

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Charlotte With Kids: The Ultimate North Carolina City Guide

Charlotte, North Carolina delivers an exceptional family vacation with the perfect blend of urban excitement and Southern hospitality. This Charlotte travel guide is the perfect manual for a family planning a visit to Charlotte with kids who enjoys nature and discovering the charm of a city. Included are insider tips from a local mom that

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Piazza del Campo in Siena

A Day in Siena: Fall In Love With Tuscany’s Most Beautiful Medieval City

Planning a day in Siena? You’re in for an absolute treat. When my friend and I visited this enchanting hilltop city in August 2024, it was love at first sight. There’s something truly magical about Siena that sets it apart from other Tuscan destinations. The winding medieval streets seem frozen in time. The famous sloping

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Parliament and Big Ben from above

48 Hours In London: Ultimate Family Trip When Visiting For The First Time

London is a great city to visit with kids. The public transportation system is good and easy to use. Plus, English is spoken, so there’s no “lost in translation” issues for us. Are you visiting London for the first time and want to see the highlights? So did we! In this 2 day itinerary for

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a boy at one of the viewpoints on the Beartooth highway - one of the things to do in this Yellowstone National Park itinerary

Ultimate Yellowstone National Park Itinerary – 4 Days To See It All With Kids

Yellowstone is a perfect destination to add to your summer bucket list. In this Yellowstone National Park itinerary, I used our family’s experience of visiting the park over multiple years and created an optimal route that you can duplicate to see all of Yellowstone in 4 days. A family trip to Yellowstone is ideal with

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Important Things To Know About A Country Before Visiting

Planning a family trip involves more than just booking flights and hotels. There are important things to know about a country before visiting that are essential for a seamless travel experience. Once you’ve secured your reservations, this crucial country-specific research can help you navigate cultural customs, local etiquette, and practical considerations with confidence. This blog

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