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The Aiken Journal: Destination Insights and Travel Perspectives

Destination Guide and Insight
Browse destination guides for multi-generational family travel across Asia and Europe, from Mindy and Suzie's 30 years of travel expertise.


How We Plan Accessible Trips for Travelers With Mobility Limitations
We believe a mobility limitation is a detail to plan around, not a reason to stay home. We plan accessible trips for solo travelers and couples, with private transfers, dedicated guides, and airport assistance built in from the start, so independence and accessibility never have to be opposites.


How to Ride Trains in Foreign Countries: A Practical Guide
Train travel abroad is one of the most rewarding ways to see a country together, but it comes with its own etiquette and timing. After riding trains across South Korea and France, we're sharing what we learned: from finding help at information booths to why first class is worth it for multi-generational groups, and the one passport detail that can keep you off your train entirely.


Best Vacations for Multigenerational Families, Celebrations
The best vacations for multigenerational families require more than a great destination. They require the right pace, the right mix of experiences, and someone who knows how to design a trip that works for a 10-year-old and a 72-year-old at the same time. After 30 years of planning these trips across Japan, Vietnam, Thailand, South Korea, and Cambodia, here is what we know.


South Korea Travel Guide for Families and First-Timers
South Korea is the trip teenagers actually want to take, and this guide covers exactly what families and first-timers need to know about Seoul, Busan, Jeju, and Gyeongju.


Why Slovenia Should Be Your Next Trip Before Crowds Arrive
Five firsthand reasons Slovenia belongs at the top of your travel list, before the rest of the world catches on.


Best Honeymoon Destinations for 2026
You've spent months planning the perfect wedding day. Now it's time to plan the perfect escape, the celebration of the celebration, where the focus is entirely on the two of you.
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