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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The Best Worldwide Family-Friendly Festivals In 2026

Have you ever considered planning a trip around family-friendly festivals? When traveling, some of my most memorable moments have been times when we have stumbled upon cultural events. Most of the time these cultural festivals haven’t been a planned part of the trip while other times we planned the visit around the festival dates. We’ve

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Pulpit Rock - one of the best things to do in Stavanger, Norway

Amazing Things To Do In Stavanger, Norway: An Ultimate Travel Guide

Stavanger, Norway, is a picturesque coastal city nestled along the stunning southwestern coast of the country. If you love to be outdoors, there are so many incredible things to do in Stavanger. I interviewed someone that has lived there for many years to find out what is worth visiting, where to go hiking, what to

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