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The Best Things to Do in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil

I’ve just completed my first year as a freelance travel writer for TravelPulse, and it’s been one of the most exciting years of my life. Though I would still consider myself a novice, and am not nearly as experienced or qualified as journalists who travel for a living, I have really enjoyed the opportunity to combine two of my biggest passions: writing and traveling.

I got the chance to go on my first real press trip for TravelPulse in August of this year (2018), and it was to RIO DE JANEIRO. Yes, my very first press trip was to one of my bucket list destinations. Did I almost cry when I found out? Yes. Was it everything I dreamed it would be and more? Yes.

TravelEmily KrauseOctober 27, 2018Brazil, South America, international, travel guide Comment

Gifts for Kids Who Love to Travel

As parents, we are very picky about the toys that come into our home. We also rent and live in Florida (no basements), so our storage space is limited. Any toy we buy for the kids must encourage them to use their imagination or be educational.

TravelEmily KrauseOctober 20, 2018gift guide, gift ideas, christmas, travel gearComment

What to Do in Santa Barbara with Kids

First of all, I definitely was NOT disappointed by Santa Barbara, even though my expectations were sky-high. What’s the opposite of disappointed? Impressed? In love? Dazzled? Yes, I was dazzled by Santa Barbara.

TravelEmily KrauseOctober 15, 2018California, Santa Barbara, destinations, travel guide, spring break Comment

13 Mistakes You're Making When Traveling with Toddlers

I think if we’re not going to let toddlers stop us from doing things, we might as well at least be prepared and learn from each other. The following list are all mistakes I’ve made and learned from when traveling with toddlers. Maybe you can take something away from this list and make your next trip with toddlers a bit more enjoyable.

TravelEmily KrauseOctober 7, 2018toddler travel tips, travel tips Comments

How to Take Better Family Travel Photos

I realized so many of my travel dreams revolved around the memories I would make and the subsequent photos I would take.

So I talked to my husband, and we decided to invest in a DSLR camera. I had NO idea what I was doing, so I purchased our camera through a small camera store where they offered 5 free photography classes where you could learn to use your DSLR when you purchased one from them. It was one of the best investments I’ve ever made.

Travel, MotherhoodEmily KrauseSeptember 27, 2018photography, photography tips, travel photosComment