Kelby Carr
Kelby Hartson Carr is an Asheville, N.C. mother of three, a seasoned travel writer, and has extensive experience traveling with children. Her work has appeared in newspapers, on news wires, in national magazines, and on the Web.
She has received the National Association of Press Women's first place award for travel writing. By the time her daughter turned 2, she and her family had traveled to six countries together and by nearly all transportation methods, including car, bus, airplane, cruise ship and train.
She operates the Type-A Mom parenting site for and by moms, the Foodie Mama site for foodie moms, and momShare, a social bookmarking site for moms. She is also the editor of the France Travel site for About.com, a New York Times company. She does writing and web development for ExploreAsheville.com. Her latest project is a site to revolutionize blogging and journalism, Investigative Mommy Blogger. You can follow her on Twitter as user name @typeamom.
Latest Articles
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Best iPhone Apps for Family Travel
A great way to make family travel easier and better is through use of handy iPhone apps. Their are several applications that entertain, inform and guide you during travel
Mar 13, 2010
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Mother's Day Activities
Mother's Day is a great excuse to get out as a family. There are many Mother's Day activities, many likely right in your home town. Here are Mother's Day activity ideas.
Feb 28, 2010
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Easter Egg Hunts, Rolls and Events
Most towns have a local Easter egg hunt, but the timing with school vacation days make it a great chance to hit one of the U.S.'s best Easter egg hunts, rolls and events.
Feb 27, 2010
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Traveling Without the Kids
Traveling without the kids gives parents a break, but it can also be emotionally challenging for both mom or dad and the children. Here are tips to make trips easier.
Feb 9, 2010
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Staying Sane During Family Vacations
There are lots of tips out there to keep the kids from melting down on family vacations, but parents have a tough time, too. Here are tips on staying sane during travel.
Jan 29, 2010
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Christmas in Asheville, North Carolina, USA
Asheville, N.C. at Christmas features an eclectic mix of events and attractions for families, ranging from a unique rappelling Santa Claus to a gingerbread contest.
Nov 21, 2009
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Holiday Travel Deals
Traveling over the holidays can get expensive, but there are many holiday travel deals this season. Here is a list of the best holiday travel deals for seasonal trips.
Nov 15, 2009
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Christmas City
For a true Christmas vacation, there are few places as caught up in the holiday spirit as Bethlehem, Pennsylvania, aka Christmas City. Here are tips on planning a trip.
Nov 15, 2009
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Thanksgiving Vacation in the USA
Skipping Thanksgiving to travel can be a tough decision. This is a holiday well rooted in tradition. It's also a time when kids and parents have time off, though.
Nov 7, 2009
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Flying with Children
Flying with children can be tough on parents and children alike, and few things are as stressful as being with a child in meltdown inside a plane.
Oct 19, 2009
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