John Higham is a struggling travel writer and an accomplished rocket scientist with 10 U.S. patents to his credit. In June 2005, John Higham and his wife quit their jobs, packed up their home and took their two children on a yearlong, around-the-world adventure, visiting 28 countries on five continents. Both kids were under the age of 10 at the time. If anyone knows about traveling with children, it’s John. You can read about his family’s trip at the Web site Armageddon Pills. His book, 360 Degrees Longitude, about his family’s yearlong adventure, will be published in July, 2009 by Alyson Books. When not writing or speaking about his family’s journey, John works as a systems engineer in Silicon Valley.
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Tips for a Gap Year With the Kids
by John Higham February 25, 2009Suggestions and ideas for long-term family vacations that traverse the globe.
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On the Edge of a Via Ferrata
by John Higham January 30, 2009Traverse precipitous cliffs and waterfalls on these mountain climbs and treks popular in the Swiss Alps and Dolomites of Italy.
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Family Adventure in the Middle Kingdom
by John Higham August 1, 2008If you think that travel in China isn’t family-friendly, think again. Just remember that you need a little bit of cultural understanding.
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A Great Hike on the Great Wall
by John Higham August 1, 2008Walk along the world’s longest wall on a day trip from Beijing.
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Cruising the Yangtze River
by John Higham July 31, 2008If you plan to take a Yangtze River cruise, plan ahead and make sure the accommodations match your expectations.
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Exotic Costa Rican Adventures for the Entire Family
by John Higham July 25, 2008Costa Rica offers an exciting yet safe entrée into exotic ecotourism and soft adventure vacations, from coast to coast.
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Costa Rica’s Tortuguero Is Turtle Heaven
by John Higham July 25, 2008Tortuguero, on the Atlantic side of Costa Rica, provides a wealth of opportunities to see a variety of sea turtles and other jungle life.
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Oxford Excursion
by John Higham June 27, 2008This famous university town is a welcome respite from hectic London and a great place to teach the kids a history lesson or two.
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London Sightseeing: Get on the Bus
by John Higham February 7, 2008With limited time and budget, a bus tour of London is one way for the family to get a fulfilling Cliffs Notes experience of the city.
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