Scary Mommy

Jan. 28, 2026

Travel

Happy child showing love for nature while enjoying summer vacation in the Swiss Alps.
i want to go to there
By Sarah Aswell

Traveling With Kids In Switzerland: What To Know

Switzerland is incredibly beautiful with tons of culture — and on top of that, it's easy to take the kids.

The Walrus House at Belgium's Pairi Daiza museum
Take Me With You

15 Bucket List Travel Experiences If Your Kid Is Obsessed With Animals

A room with a view of swimming walruses? Magical.

mom and daughter on boat
love & travel

How Travel & Loss Transformed My Journey As A Mother

From first steps to final goodbyes, the journey is what transforms you.

The Stanley Hotel in Estes Park, Colorado, is reportedly haunted.
Cue Ghostbusters Theme Song

Haunted Travel Is Having A Moment

Ghost tours are selling out, and spooky old hotels are booked solid. What’s the appeal of paranormal tourism?

Mature female traveler walking with suitcase at international airport
SOS

Why Do I Completely Forget How To Poop While Traveling?

And what was the point of packing all the extra underwear?

A family shares a lighthearted moment in the airport seating area, with a child's laughter setting t...
good to know

My Kids Have A Different Last Name Than Me. Do I Need Special Travel Documentation For Flying?

I swear they’re mine.

plane debate
By Katie Garrity

All Hell Is Breaking Loose On Threads After Parents Allegedly Let Their Kid Put Stickers On An Airplane Wall

Parents get it, and others...don't.

Travel Trends
By Kait Hanson

Is Skin Care Tourism The New Mom-cation?

Women are jetting off for everything from blephs to Botox.

Did Someone Say Invisible Labor?
By Louisa Eunice

Planning Our Relaxing Family Vacation Is The Single Most Exhausting Thing I Do All Year

It almost ended my marriage.

You Deserve This
By Julie Sprankles

Making The Case For A Moms-Only Trip To Disney Or Universal

A different kind of magic happens when you’re not making the trip magical for everyone else.

i want to go to there
By Sarah Aswell

Traveling With Kids In Switzerland: What To Know

Switzerland is incredibly beautiful with tons of culture — and on top of that, it's easy to take the kids.

Travel Guide
By Julie Sprankles

Breckenridge, Colorado, Is The Cozy Mountain Town You’ve Been Dreaming Of

From golden aspens and ghost tours to unforgettable meals, “Breck” delivers year-round magic.

Exclusive Interview
By Julie Sprankles

Christina Milian & Daughter Violet’s European Holiday Traditions Feel Straight Out Of A Christmas Movie

The Paris-based pair open up about traveling by train together, what teens actually care about on vacation, and what they’re cueing up every Christmas.

Pack Your Bags
By Julie Sprankles

Things To Do In Estes Park, Colorado, Because It Needs To Be On Your Must-Visit List

From mountain coasters to elk-filled meadows to the iconic Stanley Hotel, here’s everything families need to plan an unforgettable Estes Park getaway.

Interview
By Julie Sprankles

Brenda Song Shares The Everyday Way Macaulay Culkin Makes Her Swoon

The actress opens up about her sweet life, from traveling with the couple’s sons to her favorite traditions (and, yes, how she loves Home Alone just as much as the rest of us).

not a flex
By Katie Garrity

Podcaster Parents Admit To Making Seatmate's Life "Miserable" After He Refused To Switch Seats With Them

And they were laughing while retelling this story!