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My name is Julia Dimon. I’m a family travel expert, on-camera travel TV host, travel blogger and hard-core travel junkie who’s traveled around the world to over 80 countries, across all seven continents. Host of the TV series Word Travels, broadcast on National Geographic Adventure and Travel Channel UK across over 100 countries and 21 languages, I’ve had some pretty amazing adventures as a solo female around the world– from hiking with mountain gorillas in Uganda, to touring radioactive Chernobyl, camel trekking through the Middle East, to devouring live slugs and deep-fried bugs in jungles and back alleys across the globe. My experiences led me to write the book “Travel Junkie: A Badass Guide to Solo Female Travel” to empower other young women to ditch the 9-5 grind, explore the world and find themselves.
And now for the next chapter…the biggest adventure of all. Parenthood. Mama of two munchkins aged 3 and 5, my thirst for exotic adventures hasn’t died just because I’m a mom. My goal is to continue exploring the world, now with my little travel junkies in-tow. But let’s be honest…between tantrums and time outs, traveling with a baby or toddler is not always easy. This site aims to empower other mamas with tips and tricks when traveling with their own young families. I hope to be an example of how life after children can still be filled with luxury and adventure in unexpected places.
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Snorkeling with Manatees in Crystal River, Florida
Dubbed the manatee capital of the world, Crystal River, just an hour’s drive north of Tampa, is one of the only places in the world where you can swim and snorkel alongside wild manatees.There I was, floating in the cold [...]
Top All-Inclusive Resorts For Kids
As a parent of two little ones, I often wish there was a way to press the “slow-mo” button on the movie that is their childhood. As the saying goes “the days are long…but the [...]
Travel Video: Tips on Cruising with Toddlers
Thinking of taking your kids on a cruise? I recently went on a week-long Caribbean cruise with Royal Caribbean and made this video featuring my family and I on vacation at sea. Here are my [...]
Travel Video: Best Things To Do in Bermuda With Kids
Just a two-hour flight from New York City, the pink-hued beaches of Bermuda are the perfect backdrop for toddler-travel. From swimming with dolphins, to exploring underground caves, sliding down lighthouses and eating the best local [...]
Best Things to Do in Canada With Kids This Summer
Canada has a lot to offer the American family on the hunt for a memorable getaway. Here are a few Canadian experiences to consider for your next family vacation.
Travel Video: Cruising with Kids Aboard Celebrity Edge
If you're thinking of taking your kids to Europe, there's a new promotion where you can get a free stateroom upgrade, plus kids 17 and under sail free on Celebrity Edge summer sailings to Europe. [...]
Celebrity Edge: Luxury Cruising with Kids
There's no candy-coating it. Traveling with young children can be a hectic experience, leaving you with the feeling that you need a vacation from your vacation. Cruising, however, eliminates a lot of the hassles associated [...]
YMCA of the Rockies in Estes Park
If you’re looking for an alternative to the Colorado ski scene this winter, a fantastic family-friendly option is YMCA of the Rockies in Estes Park. Located on 800 acres bordering Rocky Mountain National Park, this [...]
5 Hottest Family-Friendly Destinations to Visit This Winter
The wrath of the winter weather is quickly approaching and, with the onset of snow and sleet, mittens and misery, you may be thinking of planning an escape in the upcoming months. But where to [...]
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Family Travel Expert Julia Dimon at Discovery Cove for Travel & Leisure Magazine
Julia explores Discovery Cove in Orlando Florida for Travel & Leisure Magazine. It’s a popular choice for family travel where you can swim with dolphins, snorkeland feed parrots.
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“Why tell your grandkids you worked 9-5, five days a week for 40 years and quietly sat in traffic jams while people went to war, suffered disease and shot their own classmates? Tell them you refused to live in fear. Tell them you crossed the Amazon, saw the Lost Cities of Gold and met your soul mate in Casablanca. Travel to the ends of the earth. Go now and live adventures that will make your grandkids proud.” – postcard I found in a backpacker bar in Byron Bay Australia that first inspired me to travel.
I’ve been to over 80 countries, across all seven continents and want to share my travel experiences with you. Click on this map to find relevant articles, stories and travel tips that will help you plan your own adventures around the world.