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.

Speicherstadt - must visit area during a weekend in Hamburg

A Weekend In Hamburg: How To Spend 48 Hours In Hamburg With Kids

Planning a trip to Hamburg and wondering how to make the most of your time? This 48-hour itinerary is perfect for families with older kids. It blends cultural sights, scenic waterfront views, and fun activities that both adults and kids can enjoy. You will find yourself strolling along the canals, crossing one of Hamburg’s many bridges, and diving […]

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Roosevelt Arch at North Entrance of Yellowstone National Park

Plan The Best Family Trip To Yellowstone National Park

Planning a family trip to Yellowstone offers the chance to explore a natural wonderland at one of America’s most iconic national parks. Established in 1872, it was the world’s first national park. This special national park isn’t known for its jagged peaks or jaw dropping views, but something a little different. Instead, Yellowstone is famous

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a family in the galapagos seeing a heron on the beach - how to be a responsible tourist

How To Be A Responsible Tourist? Ethical Tourism Tips

Have you ever strolled along a beautiful beach, only to find it covered in trash? Or visited a historic site where tourists ignored cultural customs, like wearing respectful attire in a sacred space? It’s frustrating, right? These small but harmful actions can take away from the magic of travel for both the visitors and the

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View from Terrace Hill looking out over San Luis Obispo

Ultimate Family-Friendly San Luis Obispo Travel Guide: From A Local

San Luis Obispo, known as SLO, is a beautiful city on California’s Central Coast that is perfect for family vacations. I have interviewed a local from the SLO area to help me write this family-friendly San Luis Obispo travel guide. We dive into all the incredible things to do in San Luis Obispo with kids,

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