Local cleanups while we travel are one of the easiest ways to give back, meet the ocean-loving community, and even learn a few words in a new language.

We can’t just hand our kids a world on fire— or a drowning one. From clean-ups to art activities to local activism, our starter guide helps instill a love of the ocean the entire family can get behind.

Heyterra shares some tips on how to protect our favorite little bodies- and our favorite planet- as summer approaches.

Once a capital of Islamic Spain and western Europe’s biggest cultural hubs, Cordoba is today a laid-back city that shines in the spring, and a must-stop on an Andalusian road trip.

Known as the birthplace of flamenco and tapas, the capital of southern Spain’s Andalusia region has the power to sweep travelers off their feet— kids included.

Dubbed Portugal’s most creative city, discover our favorite things about Porto, from painting Azulejo tiles to a well-earned pastel de nata after climbing its San Francisco-grade hills.

This year it’s getting even easier (and more fun) for families to travel around Europe flight-free thanks to a host of new train routes launching across the continent.

From climbing Torre Guinigi’s 230 steps to Gelato breaks on rotation, Lucca is perfect for families seeking a slower version of Tuscan travel— any time of the year.

From winter wolf tracking to monitoring bison migration, Rewilding Europe Travel is helping families participate in restoring ecosystems across the continent.

Train rides, treetop walks and zip lines are just a few epic ways to experience autumn across the continent.

Milder temperatures, thinner crowds and education outside of the classroom are just a few reasons we love to travel during sweater weather.

The diver, photographer and ocean conservationist is bringing her camera to some of the world’s most remote places to spread awareness about the state— and beauty— of our blue planet.

After a summer of extremes, the anthology ushers in the feminist climate renaissance the the world needs, now more than ever.

And end of summer meditation on life, family, and slow journeys through the lens of photographer and writer Eva Mae Ritter.

The Carretera Austral is the iconic road running through one of the planet’s truly great wildernesses. This family did it by bike.

Before carving off that piste, read our roundup of ways we can all help make winter sports more sustainable and to continue chase powder for years to come.

The Camino de Santiago is one of the world’s most renowned pilgrimage routes in the world, and this family braved 500 miles of it, bringing a lifetime of memories— and blisters— back home with them.

For nature-loving families and Scandiphiles alike, discover why the cosmopolitan capital is the creative pulse of the world’s happiest country.

From a cultural exchange to an organic farm homestay, families can get their hands dirty, stay active, and be immersed in another culture with these many working travel options.

What is slow travel and why should your family embrace it? We’re sharing some some universal slow travel tips for your next family adventure.