Duckwyn's Travel Blog

In celebration of Black History month , we're adding more inspirational people of color from history to the Duckwyn Travel app. Today, we're honoring Nelson Mandela. Nelson Rolihlahla Mandela, affectionately known as Madiba, was a towering figure in the global struggle for human rights and equality. His life's journey from a small village in South Africa to becoming the nation's first black president is a powerful example of his unwavering commitment to justice, reconciliatio

We've added the city of Toledo to the Duckwyn Travel app. There's a new sticker for your family to add to their passport and a series of new quests to explore. A short history of Toledo... Toledo is located on a hill above the Tagus River in central Spain. It's a city with breathtaking architecture and rich history going back 2000 years. Toledo has been influenced by Christian, Islamic, and Jewish civilizations that have thrived within its ancient walls. Toledo's beginning d

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

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

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

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

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