Cindy Richards is the mom of two who gets her muse from traveling the world, usually with one or both of her kids in tow. In addition to writing the Suitcase Packin' Mama blog and travel stories for Chicago Parent, she writes the TravelingMomwithTeens blog at TravelingMom.com, where she also serves as editor. She is a long-time journalist who has worked as a reporter, editor and/or columnist at the Chicago Sun-Times and the Chicago Tribune, as well as serving as an editor at Chicago Parent. She teaches in the graduate school at Northwestern University's elite Medill School of Journalism, has won many awards for her writing and been nominated for a Pulitzer Prize.

Past articles

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Traverse City and Northern Michigan
February 23, 2012
Northern Michigan is one of those places where it’s all about the outdoors, from the majestic sand dunes along Lake Michigan to a traditional drive-in movie theater 

Crossing the Great Lakes
February 23, 2012
If you're planning to head to Michigan this summer, but want to ensure that "getting there" is at least part of your family vacation fun, try traveling by plane or boat.  

Exotic travel, with kids
February 23, 2012
Think your days of traveling to exotic locales is over now that you have kids? We've got some ideas to get you back on the road. 

Five travel ideas for families with kids on the autism spectrum
February 20, 2012
Traveling with kids with autism is possible and fun - with some careful planning. 

Gas tank getaways
February 16, 2012
 

Atlantis Resort on sale for limited time
February 8, 2012
The Atlantis resort on Paradise Island in the Bahamas is one of those places you want to take the kids—there’s an open-air marine habitat with sharks and other swimmers, the largest waterpark in the Caribbean, dedicated spaces for tweens and teens that will make your kids swoon, great pools and an expansive white sand beach—but a trip there can cost the equivalent of a year’s tuition. So this deal is one worth considering. 

New airline pricing regulations make prices seem higher
February 2, 2012
Three cheers for US Transportation Secretary, Illinois' own Ray LaHood.Thanks to his truth in pricing rules, the price airlines advertise for their flights is much closer to the price you'll actually pay to fly. 

Lakeshore Express: Is this how the 1 percent flies?
January 28, 2012
Lakeshore Express provides direct air service from Midway to northern Michigan. The personal service is just about as close as most of us in the 99 percent will ever get. And right now, kids fly free.  

Don't let the Costa accident scare you away from cruising
January 16, 2012
If you were planning a cruise with your family, don't let this accident stop you any more than you would let news of a multi-car pileup on the highway keep you from taking a road trip. 

What to do before you leave home
January 15, 2012
Heading off on a family vacation is always exciting. But prepping to go can require a long to-do list.