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Finding Purpose Through My Kids, History and Travel
Recently, I started a new project. I’ve worked on many different ideas over the years but this one is different. For the first time in my life I’m working on a project that combines many of my passions (my kids, my family, love of design, coding, travel, history, and exploration). This project gives me purpose. Before I jump into it, I should give you a bit of the back story… My family and I, like many families, enjoy traveling. Ever since the kids were babies, we’ve been tak

Chris
Oct 25, 20183 min read


New Destinations Added in Segovia and Cuenca
There are 2 more locations to explore in Spain. We've added the Aqueduct of Segovia and the Hanging Houses in Cuenca. I'm planning to visit both of these in a few weeks. I'll be sure to take some pictures and share my experience when I return. This brings us up to 6 total destinations in Spain with a couple more coming soon. Get your Travel Passport today and start exploring.

Chris
Oct 16, 20181 min read


Find George Washington, Martin Luther King Jr, Benjamin Franklin, and more...
The list of people for you to find and collect continues to grow. Find these historical figures at the places where they grew up, lived, or changed the world. George Washington Benjamin Franklin Martin Luther King Jr Rosa Parks Paul Revere Many more are coming soon.

Chris
Oct 10, 20181 min read


2 New Locations Added In Madrid, Spain
This week we added 2 locations in Madrid to our Kids Travel Passport book. We'll be continuing to expand in Spain with new locations in Barcelona, Cuenca, and Segovia coming soon. Starting this week, you can add the following to your collection: Palacio Real de Madrid: Visit the official home of the Spanish Royal Family. Check out this massive 1.45 square foot palace, the largest royal palace in Europe. Telefónica Building: The Telefónica Building was the tallest building i

Chris
Oct 4, 20181 min read


Find and Collect Historical People!
We're starting to add historical people to our Travel Passport game. Now, you can find leaders, presidents, inventors, and more. The...

Chris
Oct 3, 20181 min read


Where is Duckwyn today?
Yesterday, Duckwyn visited a famous bridge. Ralph Waldo Emerson’s “Concord Hymn” refers to it as the place where the “shot heard round the world” occurred. Where is Duckwyn? Answer : Old North Bridge in Concord, MA. This site is now available in the DuckAbroad passport.

Chris
Aug 28, 20181 min read
DuckAbroad Expands to Savannah, Georgia
This week we added two new locations to explore in Savannah, Georgia. Both of these are in Duckwyn passport now and ready for you to visit. Juliette Gordon Low House: The childhood home of the founder of the Girl Scouts, Juliette Gordon Low. Temple Mickve Israel: A beautiful Jewish synagogue located in Savannah's historic district. It is home to the third oldest Jewish congregation in the United States. Savannah is nice place to see and explore. Its historic district will ta

Chris
Aug 15, 20181 min read
5 Important Life Skills Kids Learn When Traveling
My wife and I have been traveling across the USA and Europe with our kids since they were babies. We've enjoyed so many fun times and...

Chris
Aug 5, 20183 min read
2 New Locations in Paris
Today, two new locations have been added for you to visit in Paris: Arc De Triomphe - Take your kids to learn a bit of history about Napolean Bonaparte, emporer of France for 10 years. Napoleon expanded his empire across Europe until its collapse in 1815. Be sure to go to the top of the arch to see some amazing views of Paris, including the Eiffel Tower. Notre Dame - Tours of Notre Dame are available that give you nice views of the Paris and the surrounding area. If you don

Chris
Jul 31, 20181 min read
More Locations To Visit in Philadelphia
Two more locations have been added in Philadelphia: Independence Hall Christ Church Burial Ground Check out these 2 new locations and learn about the events and people who helped build the United States of America. New stamps and coins can now be collected in your Duckwyn app. https://app.duckabroad.com

Chris
Jul 23, 20181 min read
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