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Exploring the Majestic Glaciers of Los Glaciares National Park
Los Glaciares National Park, located in the southern part of Argentina, is a family traveler's dream come true. This UNESCO World Heritage Site is a natural wonderland that offers an incredible mix of adventure, education, and jaw-dropping beauty for all ages. At the heart of the park lies the Perito Moreno Glacier, a colossal ice formation that regularly calves into the turquoise waters of Lake Argentino. Witnessing this natural spectacle is not only a visual treat but also

Chris
Jan 9, 20241 min read


U.S. Virgin Islands Digital Stamps: Collect Saint Thomas, Saint John & Saint Croix
Three islands. Three stamps. One collection that's begging to be completed. DuckAbroad Travel Journal just added the U.S. Virgin Islands collection, and if you're the type who can't stand seeing empty slots in your digital passport, you'll want all three. Here's what you're collecting. Saint Thomas: The easy-access Caribbean Most Virgin Islands trips start in Saint Thomas, so your collection probably will too. This is the island that makes Caribbean travel easy—direct flights

Chris
Nov 22, 20232 min read


Quick Update
Over the last couple of days there have been a few new additions to the Duckwyn Travel app that I'd like to highlight: Two new country...

Chris
Nov 20, 20231 min read


Why Every Parent Should Give Their Kids a Travel Journal
Keeping a travel journal can be a valuable activity for kids. Here are some reasons why your kids should keep a travel journal: Educational Opportunity : A travel journal can encourage kids to research and document the historical and cultural aspects of the places they visit. Keeping Memories: Writing down their experiences, observations, and feelings can help kids remember their trips in detail. It's a way to create lasting memories of their travels. Improved Writing Skills

Chris
Nov 20, 20232 min read
Quick Update
We have added an option to include the date/time and gps location of each of the photos you upload using the bulk upload tool. This will...

Chris
Oct 30, 20231 min read


The Day Your Family’s Idea of “Big Waterfall” Changes Forever
Your kids have a mental model of what "big waterfall" means. Maybe they've seen Niagara Falls. Maybe they've just seen pictures. Either way, they think they understand the concept. Then you show them Iguazú Falls. The photo shows what looks like dozens of waterfalls side by side. Your son counts them. He gets to thirty and gives up. "How many are there?" he asks. 275. He doesn't believe you. This can't be one place. This has to be multiple photos stitched together. You zoom o

Chris
Sep 30, 20234 min read


Use Photos to Set the Date/Time and GPS Information on Your Journal Entries in iOS17
I have a great new update to share that I'm genuinely excited about. Up until iOS 17, you couldn't upload images that contained EXIF data.This prevented us from using location and time stamp information from your photos to improve the journal entry process. Now, when you add a photo to a journal post, you can choose to have the GPS location and the time added to the entry. This makes adding the location information for a journal entry a lot easier. Plus, if you're trying to g

Chris
Sep 28, 20231 min read


Support the People of Muai Affected By the August Wildfires
Just three weeks before the fires my family and I enjoyed two wonderful evenings in Lahaina. In this short period of time, we met so many...

Chris
Sep 7, 20231 min read


Build great vacation memories with these Travel Journal starter questions.
Starting today, you will see a new icon appear next to your "write a note" button in your Travel Journal. This icon loads a screen with questions for you to answer throughout the day. These questions are starter prompts to help you add more information to your journal. Everything from food to the places you visit will be included to provide a quick snapshot of your day that you can go back to later. We've often found that it can be difficult for kids to know what to put in t

Chris
Aug 30, 20231 min read


Hook Lighthouse: Ireland’s 850-Year-Old Beacon That Still Works
Before most of today’s nations even existed, a light was already burning on Ireland’s southeastern coast. That light, first tended by monks in the 12th century, still shines from Hook Lighthouse on the windswept cliffs of County Wexford. For nearly nine centuries it has guided sailors through Atlantic storms, and now your family can climb the same stone tower where those first keepers once watched the sea. A Medieval Tower That Still Guides Ships Hook Lighthouse stands at the

Chris
Aug 1, 20233 min read
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