Turkey Day Recap – Happy Thanksgiving!

The Singing Suitcase owner Melissa with her husband Bill and two daughters on vacation at the Rockefeller Center Christmas tree

I’m stuck in the middle seat on this flight from PDX to JFK. The passengers next to me keep sneezing and asking me to hold things for them. Even though we’ll arrive early, it still feels like a long flight. But instead of being grumpy about my seat selection, my heart is really full of […]

Kids Raised by Travel: Why It’s Worth the Effort

The Singing Suitcase owner Melissa with her husband Bill and two daughters on vacation on a boat

So far, I have to say that raising kids is one of the most rewarding, yet challenging, experiences in my life. As a parent who loves to travel, I naturally want to share this passion with my children. But is it really worth the effort?! After a few trips under our belt, the answer is […]