Press

Although Walking On Travels (now Twist Travel Magazine) is where it all got start, Keryn has expanded her message through guest posting and freelance writing for several other web sites and magazines throughout the years. Keryn has been quoted in family travel guides as well as asked to speak on national television as a travel expert. Check out where Keryn and Twist Travel Magazine has popped up around the globe.

For a full listing, check out our past projects, speaking engagements, and more on WalkingOnMedia.com

Recent-Awards

Accolades

  • 2011 Top 25 Travel Blogs By Parents at Circle of Moms (August 26, 2011)
  • 2012 Babble”s Top 25 Travel Blogs for Families as Voted by Readers (April 2012)
  • Washington Flyer’s Best Travel Blogs of 2012 (July 31, 2012)
  • Red Tricycle 2013 Totally Awesome Awards Finalist (July 2013)
  • Babble 100 Best Bloggers of 2013 (December 2013)
  • Our 50 Favorite Mom Bloggers (July 2014)
  • 10Best.com and USA Today 10 Best Family Travel Bloggers (July 2014)
  • Top 20 Family Travel Bloggers to Follow this Year (September 2015)
  • 16 Family Travel Blogs to Follow in 2016 (February 2016)
  • Top Family Travel Blogs: Red Tricycle 2016 Totally Awesome Awards winner (October 2016)

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Television Appearances

  • Super Bowl travel tips – Fox Q13 Seattle (January 2014)
  • Airlines charging you more to sit next to your children- The Willis Report/ Fox Business (July 2014)
  • Last-minute travel apps to escape the inauguration/ ABC Good Morning Washington (January 18, 2017)
  • Awesome Travel Gadgets for a Stress-Free Getaway/ ABC Good Morning Washington (August 8, 2017)
  • Travelers Booking Trips Where the True Purpose is to ‘Get Lost’/ ABC30 Fresno (October 19, 2017)
  • Six travel apps to score a last-minute deal /ABC Good Morning Washington (November 28, 2017)
  •  Seven Deals to Achieve Your Travel Dreams /ABC Good Morning Washington (January 18, 2018)
  • Immerse Yourself in the Dialect of Your Destination/ ABC30 Fresno (January 18, 2018)
  • Six must-see fall festivals in driving distance from D.C. /ABC Good Morning Washington (September 24, 2018)
  • Make your bucket list dreams come true/ ABC Good Morning Washington (March 12, 2019)
  • The best gadgets to travel like a pro this holiday season/ ABC Good Morning Washington (November 14, 2019)

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PODCAST Appearances

  • Jet Lag Survival Tips (The Vacation Mavens)
  • Off the Beaten Path: Washington DC and Dingle Ireland (Family Travel Radio)
  • The World Nomads Podcast: Jordan (December 2019)
  • Travel with AAA Podcast: Northern Ireland (January 2024)
  • 2 Travel Dads: Visiting Ireland with Kids (February 2024)

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As Seen On

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Contributing Writer

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  • 13 Surprisingly Easy Countries for English Speakers to Travel In (contributor: November 2, 2016)
  • How to Actually Have Sex When You’re Sharing a Hotel Room with Your Kids (November 17, 2016)
  • The Biggest Mistakes People Make When Visiting Disney (contributor: December 1, 2017)
  • 12 Places Around the World Perfect for Women Travelers (contributor: March 16, 2018)
  • America’s 20 Greatest Summertime Lake Towns (contributor: May 11, 2018)
  • The Very Best Cruises in the World Right Now (Original: May 18, 2017/ Updated: December 2018/ 2019)

Travel Age West

  • 5 Family Attractions in Washington, D.C. (January 21, 2015)
  • Road Trip Tips for Families (March 25, 2015)
  • What to do in Philadelphia for Families (April 12, 2015)
  • Iceland’s Hot Spots for Families (April 12, 2015)
  • The Truth about Traveling with Toddlers (April 19, 2015)
  • Family Vacation Journal: Scotland’s Isle of Mull (June 7, 2015)
  • Family Rides In France With Fat Tire Bike Tours (June 7, 2015)
  • Getting Around Italy’s Cinque Terre (October 11, 2015)
  • Bring the Kids to Tropical Tortuguero (December 7, 2015)
  • Edinburgh for All Ages (December 14, 2015)
  • What to Do in La Fortuna (April 10, 2016)
  • National Park Travel by RV With Tracks and Trails (June 12, 2016)
  • Hotel Review: Nickelodeon Hotels & Resorts Punta Cana (August 24, 2016)
  • Follow the Path of WWI American Soldiers in France (December 4, 2016)
  • 2 Day Trips in the Swiss Alps for Families (January 29, 2017)
  • Hotel Review: The Pink Sands Club (February 8, 2017)
  • Take a Family Road Trip Through Andalusia, Spain (July 30, 2017)
  • An Inside Look at Family-Friendly Loreto (December 3, 2017)
  • How to have the Perfect Scotland Family Road Trip (April 1, 2018)
  • A Mother-Son Trip in the Brazilian Amazon with Our Whole Village (December 9, 2018)
  • Family Travel Association: A Guide to Selling Family Travel- All Inclusive Hotels (December 2018)

Family Vacation Critic

  • 6 Things You Should Never Buy Before You Travel (Quoted: October 18, 2018)
  • 10 Most Versatile Travel Dresses for Stylish Moms (February 4, 2019)
  • How to Share a Suitcase With Your Kids and Still Look Good on Your Next Vacation (April 11, 2019)
  • The Perfect Beach Wardrobe for Moms: 7 Essentials Every Mom Needs (April 23, 2019)
  • The Best Beach Outfit for Men: 6 Essentials Every Dad Should Own (April 23, 1019)
  • 6 Ways to Bring the Family Together on Your Next Vacation (May 1, 2019)
  • 12 Best Flip flops for Kids in 2019 (May 7, 2019)
  • The Perfect Beach Outfit for Girls (May 13, 2019)
  • The Perfect Beach Outfit for Boys (May 13, 2019)
  • 8 Things You Should Never Put in Your Checked Bag (July 2, 2019)
  • The Best Cheap Kids Luggage (August 16, 2019)
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  • 8 Indoor Spots to Reconnect with Nature on a Rainy Day (November 6, 2013)
  • 9 Wow-Winter Break Itineraries for Seattle-Area Families (December 18, 2013)
  • 8 Hot Family Destinations (and Tips on How To Get There) (January 17, 2014)
  • Sun on a Showstring: 4 Wallet-Friendly Getaways (January 31, 2014)
  • Splash! 6 Destination Pools Worth Planning a Vacation Around  (March 27, 2014)
  • Disney’s Aulani: 5 Reasons to Go (and 3 Reasons Not to) (April 8, 2014)
  • Iceland’s Nonstop Wonders: 9 Top Adventures with Kids (May 30, 2014)
  • Sand Castle Vacations: 7 Epic Sand Competitions for kids and families (May 30, 2014)
  • 10 Hip Happy-Hour Spots Around Seattle that Welcome Kids (July 16, 2014)
  • Northwest Family Adventure! (November 2014- print)
  • Winter in the Cities: 6 Urban Adventures with a Dash of Holiday Magic (October 30, 2014- print)
  • Save and Go: 26 Ways to Save on Winter Travel (November 1, 2014)
  • Staycation Seattle: Great Seattle and Eastside Hotels for Kids and Families (January 28, 2015)
  • How to Plan a Family Dream Trip with No Budget (March 21, 2016)
  • 5 Wacky and Wonderful Amusement Parks to Try this Summer (May 24, 2016)
  • 11 Kid-Friendly Races, Obstacle Courses and Fun Runs to Challenge your Family (June 16, 2016)
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Alamo Insider

  • 9 Easy Ways to Save For Your Next Trip (December 2016)
  • 10 Easy Ways to travel for Less in the New Year (February 2017)
  • How to Save Money at Amusement Parks (May 2017)
  • 5 Beach Destinations Near Washington DC (June 2017)
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  • phil&teds Traveller: Portable Travel Cot (April 11, 2013)
  • Vancouver BC Attractions: Top Activities with Kids in Vancouver (May 14, 2013)
  • Play in the Snow at Silver Star Mountain Resort, BC (January 3, 2014)
  • Explore Spain by Car: From Madrid to the Coast (January 24, 2014)
  • Kid-friendly Food Tour: Punta Cana with Kids (September 1, 2014)
  • Finding the Heart of Oahu’s North Shore at Turtle Bay Resort (January 21, 2015)
  • Family Friendly Lodging in Europe: A First Timer’s Primer to Hotels, Hostels, rentals and More (December 10, 2015)

Huffington POst

  • How Parenthood Gave Me the Courage to Face a Lifelong Fear (March 8, 2016)
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Slideshows

  • San Gimignano, Italy
  • Duomo di Siena
  • Siena, Italy
  • Bern, Switzerland
  • Iconic London Walking Tour
  • The Food and Markets of London
  • London’s Museums and Galleries
  • Window of the World, Shenzhen
  • Summer Palace, Beijing
  • Temple of Heaven, Beijing
  • Honokalani Black Sand Beach
  • Swiss Alps, Switzerland

Articles

  • Childhood Dream Comes True at Gulf World Marine Park (May 23, 2014)
  • The Sand and Surf of Panama City Beach (May 20, 2014)
  • Checking things off our bucket list out of the water in Panama City Beach (June 2, 2014)
  • Stretching out in Kyoto, Japan (June 12, 2014)
  • Getting Hands on at the Virginia Aquarium (July 29, 2015)
  • The Gin Blossoms, Boardwalks and Beach Street USA (July 29, 2015)
  • Girlfriend Getaway to Gatlinburg, TN (December 23, 2015)
  • The Arts and Crafts Community is One of Gatlinburg’s Best Hidden Gems (December 23, 2015)
  • Full Day of Fun At Carolina Beach State Park (May 19, 2017)
  • Grab Your Friends and Family for a Reunion in Carolina Beach, North Carolina (May 19, 2017)
  • Lighthouses, Blueberries, and Coastal Hikes: That’s Keryn’s Maine Thing (July 17, 2018)
  • Walking On Travels Says Northeast Louisiana Needs to be on Your Radar (November 28, 2018)
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