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Discover Norway, the …

December 3, 2013 By admin

Did you see Disney’s Frozen movie over Thanksgiving weekend? Us too! Did you just love it? Us too!

Globetrotting Mommy – Discover Norway, the inspiration for Disney’s Frozen movie

If you were impressed by the movie’s animated version of Norway’s majestic wintery landscape and traditional folk costumes why not check out the real thing?

If you’re the type who wants someone to plan all your vacation details check out Adventures by Disney’s Norway Family Vacation. The 8-day/7-night getaway includes visits to Bergen (the inspiration for Anna and Elsa’s kingdom of Arendelle), Flåm, Geiranger and Oslo. You’ll enjoy fun-filled family activities like river rafting and boating adventures on the fjord, trout fishing, a private Glacier Safari (hello Seven Sisters Waterfall!), visits to cultural attractions (UNESCO World Heritage Sites, Stave Churches and more), folk dancing, culinary activities (cheese-making, yum…), one-of-a-kind meals (dinner in a museum!) and other adventures. Recommended for families with kids age six and up.

If you’re the plan-it-yourself traveler, check out Visit Norway where you can book Norwegian flights (nonstop from New York, Fort Lauderdale, Orlando Los Angeles and San Francisco) and arrange activities like riding a reindeer sled (just like Sven), Fjord excursions, Oslo tours and other activities where you just might catch the area’s famed northern lights, officially known as Aurora Borealis.

I’m adding Norway to my travel bucket list right now…

Bon voyage.

Are we there yet? A new iPad …

November 27, 2013 By admin

If you’re heading out of town for Thanksgiving, you’ll want to download the Map the World iPad app before you go. It’s free, its fun, its educational and it”s a great app for traveling since it will keep the whole family entertained.

Globetrotting Mommy – Travelzoo’s Map the World iPad app review

This new iPad app, launched as part of Travelzoo‘s 15th birthday celebration, offers up nine puzzles for kids and adults to hone their geography knowledge. You simply drag the colorful puzzle pieces into the matching spot while recordings of the place’s names help you learn how to pronounce them.

Globetrotting Mommy – Map the World iPad App

I did a few puzzles and they were quite challenging (I’m talking to you Oceans and Seas). I really thought it would be too hard for my 4-year old but when I set her up with the United States puzzle, I was pleasantly surprised to see her finish it (in 10 minutes but still…). If you’re traveling with grandparents, I think this would be an easy app to get them working on their techie skills since its pretty self explanatory and they’ll enjoy the congratulatory prompts along the way.

The new iPad game also introduces players to one of the world’s poorest countries, Malawi. Through a giving-back program, Travelzoo is encouraging parents to donate $1 or more to Open Arms Malawi, a charitable organization that provides medical attention, shelter, education, food and love to some of Malawi’s 1,000,000 orphaned and abandoned children. A nice touch to go along with giving thanks this season.

What’s your favorite app for traveling?

Globetrotter Wish List: Top 10 …

November 26, 2013 By admin

It’s time for globetrotting guys on my next holiday gift list! Check out the next round of great picks in my Globetrotter Wish List: Top 10 Holiday Gifts for Men…I think these gifts would be great for dads, grandpas, uncles, doormen and other important guys in your lives.