Duckwyn's Travel Blog

92% of families are traveling in 2026—but HOW they plan has changed. Discover kidfluence, multi-gen trends, and how to create trips kids actually remember.

Photo by Mustang Joe on Flickr Imagine a structure so geometrically perfect that it inspired the prison pit in "The Dark Knight Rises," and it was built over 1,200 years ago without modern technology. Hidden in the small village of Abhaneri in Rajasthan, Chand Baori is one of the deepest and largest stepwells in India, featuring 3,500 perfectly symmetrical steps cascading 13 stories into the earth. This is an ancient engineering marvel that solved a critical problem: how to

Photo by Henning Klokkeråsen We just added one of Rome's most fascinating landmarks to the app: Castel Sant'Angelo . This place has lived many lives. It started as Emperor Hadrian's tomb in 139 AD. Then it became a fortress where soldiers literally threw marble statues at attacking armies when they ran out of ammunition. Then a papal bunker with a secret escape tunnel to the Vatican. Then a prison that held philosophers and sculptors. Now it's a museum with one of the best ro

Photo by Jorge Franganillo on Flickr Have you ever wondered what happens when travel doesn’t stop at vacation? Lately, more families are choosing a lifestyle called worldschooling — living and learning on the road as they explore the world together. It sounds dreamy: new cities, new cultures, fresh mornings in different time zones. But sometimes it’s messy, hard, and deeply honest too. A thoughtful report published just yesterday dives into this movement with real family sto

Edinburgh's skyline has one unmistakable silhouette—a crown-shaped spire rising above the Royal Mile. That crown belongs to St Giles' Cathedral, a building that has witnessed 900 years of Scottish history unfold at its doorstep. We've just added St Giles' Cathedral to DuckAbroad, and if you're heading to Edinburgh, this is one stop you won't want to miss. A building older than the city around it King David I founded St Giles' in 1124, before most of Edinburgh's Old Town even

The Nostalgia of Travel I found an old boarding pass from 25 years ago: United Airlines, Boston to San Francisco, seat 17C. It’s torn, smudged, and faded—but it’s full of memories. We used to tuck tickets into journals, slide them into books, or forget them in desk drawers. Travel left physical traces that we could hold onto. But today, it doesn’t quite feel that way. The Shift to Digital Boarding passes are now QR codes on our phones. Passport stamps are being replaced by fa

Argentina protects 12 UNESCO World Heritage Sites scattered from subtropical forests to Patagonian ice fields. DuckAbroad Travel Passport is starting with two of the country's most spectacular parks: Iguazú and Los Glaciares. Collect virtual stickers when you visit these natural wonders, with more UNESCO sites coming soon. Here's what makes each site worth visiting and collecting. Iguazú National Park: Waterfalls at the Brazil border Location: Misiones Province, northeastern

Spain isn’t just about beaches and big cities. Hidden across its hills and valleys are towns so rich in history and architecture that UNESCO placed them among the world’s treasures. These towns tell Spain’s story. From ancient Roman engineering to Moorish palaces and medieval plazas that still feel alive with local life. For families who love exploring culture and history, visiting Spain’s UNESCO towns is like walking through an open-air museum. Each one offers something uniq

Some of the best parts of a family trip aren’t on the itinerary. They’re the small, unexpected moments. The ones that happen between destinations, when you take a wrong turn or stop for ice cream just because it feels right. That’s the idea behind our newest Substack post: 👉 Why Your Family’s Best Travel Moments Are the Ones You Don’t Plan In it, we explore why spontaneity matters when you’re exploring the world together. Family travel isn’t just about checking off sights. I