Chris Wills
@cwills.bsky.social
Helping families make the most of their 18 travel years together. Write about journaling, history, and ways to build lasting travel memories. Dad, founder of DuckAbroad.com, skier, and cat perch. Travel Profile: https://travelb.io/chris Support 🇺🇦
Added a new Hidden History Hunt in Philadelphia to the DuckAbroad app! Explore Black history landmarks, solve rhyming riddles, and earn the Pioneers of Freedom badge. Free to play, perfect for families. Download and start exploring!
February 15, 2026 at 10:48 PM
Added a new Hidden History Hunt in Philadelphia to the DuckAbroad app! Explore Black history landmarks, solve rhyming riddles, and earn the Pioneers of Freedom badge. Free to play, perfect for families. Download and start exploring!
Nothing like a quiet mid-week ski day after a night of fresh powder.
February 12, 2026 at 2:12 AM
Nothing like a quiet mid-week ski day after a night of fresh powder.
Been working on some new updates...a 50 State card series for DuckAbroad.
Alaska is the first one off the press. Each card has the state flower, bird, and some history. Scan the QR to add it to your digital collection.
If you're subscribed to the app, you can request one free.
#travelusa
Alaska is the first one off the press. Each card has the state flower, bird, and some history. Scan the QR to add it to your digital collection.
If you're subscribed to the app, you can request one free.
#travelusa
February 6, 2026 at 4:06 AM
Been working on some new updates...a 50 State card series for DuckAbroad.
Alaska is the first one off the press. Each card has the state flower, bird, and some history. Scan the QR to add it to your digital collection.
If you're subscribed to the app, you can request one free.
#travelusa
Alaska is the first one off the press. Each card has the state flower, bird, and some history. Scan the QR to add it to your digital collection.
If you're subscribed to the app, you can request one free.
#travelusa
We dragged our kids through museums thinking they'd learn something. They were bored. We were frustrated.
Nobody had fun.
Turns out we were doing educational travel all wrong.
The fix? Stop teaching. Start sparking curiosity.
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Nobody had fun.
Turns out we were doing educational travel all wrong.
The fix? Stop teaching. Start sparking curiosity.
www.duckabroad.com/travel-blog/...
Why "Educational Travel" Fails (And What Actually Works)
The difference between dragging kids through museums and sparking genuine curiosityWe've all seen it. Maybe we've been it.A family shuffling through a museum. The parents are reading every plaque, des...
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February 6, 2026 at 1:33 AM
We dragged our kids through museums thinking they'd learn something. They were bored. We were frustrated.
Nobody had fun.
Turns out we were doing educational travel all wrong.
The fix? Stop teaching. Start sparking curiosity.
www.duckabroad.com/travel-blog/...
Nobody had fun.
Turns out we were doing educational travel all wrong.
The fix? Stop teaching. Start sparking curiosity.
www.duckabroad.com/travel-blog/...
If you're in the Provo area of Utah and you enjoy watching planes, check out the path that goes around the Provo Airport. It has great views of Utah Lake and a good number of aircraft to photograph against a beautiful mountain background.
February 5, 2026 at 2:29 PM
If you're in the Provo area of Utah and you enjoy watching planes, check out the path that goes around the Provo Airport. It has great views of Utah Lake and a good number of aircraft to photograph against a beautiful mountain background.
We've been busy! The DuckAbroad Discovery Center just got two upgrades:
- See exactly how close you are to leveling up
- Daily "On This Day" history facts to keep curious minds fed
Did you know Karl Benz patented the first car on January 29, 1886? Now you do!
- See exactly how close you are to leveling up
- Daily "On This Day" history facts to keep curious minds fed
Did you know Karl Benz patented the first car on January 29, 1886? Now you do!
January 29, 2026 at 9:08 PM
We've been busy! The DuckAbroad Discovery Center just got two upgrades:
- See exactly how close you are to leveling up
- Daily "On This Day" history facts to keep curious minds fed
Did you know Karl Benz patented the first car on January 29, 1886? Now you do!
- See exactly how close you are to leveling up
- Daily "On This Day" history facts to keep curious minds fed
Did you know Karl Benz patented the first car on January 29, 1886? Now you do!
January 27, 2026 at 4:15 AM
"Where should we eat?"
Every family's least favorite question.
We built Pick'n Dinner to end the debate:
✅Everyone votes
✅ Fair ranked-choice system
✅ Tie? Spin the wheel!
From hangry to happy in 2 minutes.
Now on the App Store 👇
apps.apple.com/us/app/pickn...
Every family's least favorite question.
We built Pick'n Dinner to end the debate:
✅Everyone votes
✅ Fair ranked-choice system
✅ Tie? Spin the wheel!
From hangry to happy in 2 minutes.
Now on the App Store 👇
apps.apple.com/us/app/pickn...
Pick'n Dinner App - App Store
Download Pick'n Dinner by Chris Wills on the App Store. See screenshots, ratings and reviews, user tips, and more games like Pick'n Dinner.
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January 25, 2026 at 2:54 PM
"Where should we eat?"
Every family's least favorite question.
We built Pick'n Dinner to end the debate:
✅Everyone votes
✅ Fair ranked-choice system
✅ Tie? Spin the wheel!
From hangry to happy in 2 minutes.
Now on the App Store 👇
apps.apple.com/us/app/pickn...
Every family's least favorite question.
We built Pick'n Dinner to end the debate:
✅Everyone votes
✅ Fair ranked-choice system
✅ Tie? Spin the wheel!
From hangry to happy in 2 minutes.
Now on the App Store 👇
apps.apple.com/us/app/pickn...
Big storm heading to the Northeast with frigid temps ❄️
You know what that means... POWDER DAY! ⛷️
Who's hitting the slopes with the kids this weekend?
You know what that means... POWDER DAY! ⛷️
Who's hitting the slopes with the kids this weekend?
January 24, 2026 at 3:28 PM
Big storm heading to the Northeast with frigid temps ❄️
You know what that means... POWDER DAY! ⛷️
Who's hitting the slopes with the kids this weekend?
You know what that means... POWDER DAY! ⛷️
Who's hitting the slopes with the kids this weekend?
How do you keep kids excited about ancient history? Turn it into a game.
Duckwyn's Rome hunts let them collect stickers from real historical locations.
2 Hidden History Hunts will take you on a learning adventure through the city.
Duckwyn's Rome hunts let them collect stickers from real historical locations.
2 Hidden History Hunts will take you on a learning adventure through the city.
January 23, 2026 at 4:30 PM
How do you keep kids excited about ancient history? Turn it into a game.
Duckwyn's Rome hunts let them collect stickers from real historical locations.
2 Hidden History Hunts will take you on a learning adventure through the city.
Duckwyn's Rome hunts let them collect stickers from real historical locations.
2 Hidden History Hunts will take you on a learning adventure through the city.
A little chilly yesterday with temps topping out at about 16 degrees Fahrenheit but it was a fun day out at Loon Mountain in NH.
January 6, 2026 at 9:09 PM
A little chilly yesterday with temps topping out at about 16 degrees Fahrenheit but it was a fun day out at Loon Mountain in NH.
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🍾Happy New Year!! Thank you for the support, friendship, engagement and travel content this year - I love this community 🌎
We've just released our 2025 Travel Awards and year end wrap-up! Check it out!
#TravelBloggersCommunity
#TravelAddicts
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We've just released our 2025 Travel Awards and year end wrap-up! Check it out!
#TravelBloggersCommunity
#TravelAddicts
sisbehaving.com/best-travel-...
Our Best of 2025 – Travel Awards and Wrap-up | Sisbehaving
Our annual awards and best of travel list. See what our favorite bites, sips, stays, adventures and destinations were this year!
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January 5, 2026 at 7:58 PM
🍾Happy New Year!! Thank you for the support, friendship, engagement and travel content this year - I love this community 🌎
We've just released our 2025 Travel Awards and year end wrap-up! Check it out!
#TravelBloggersCommunity
#TravelAddicts
sisbehaving.com/best-travel-...
We've just released our 2025 Travel Awards and year end wrap-up! Check it out!
#TravelBloggersCommunity
#TravelAddicts
sisbehaving.com/best-travel-...
I put together a summary of all the new places that were added to the DuckAbroad app in 2025. Including building iPhone and Android apps, it was a busy year.
duckabroad.substack.com/p/what-i-bui...
duckabroad.substack.com/p/what-i-bui...
January 2, 2026 at 7:44 PM
I put together a summary of all the new places that were added to the DuckAbroad app in 2025. Including building iPhone and Android apps, it was a busy year.
duckabroad.substack.com/p/what-i-bui...
duckabroad.substack.com/p/what-i-bui...
As the sun sets on 2025...
Happy New Year and safe travels everyone!
Happy New Year and safe travels everyone!
December 31, 2025 at 7:51 PM
As the sun sets on 2025...
Happy New Year and safe travels everyone!
Happy New Year and safe travels everyone!
When was the last time you planned a family trip without your kids influencing it?
“Kidfluence” is real...and it’s changing how families travel in 2026.
duckabroad.substack.com/p/your-kids-...
“Kidfluence” is real...and it’s changing how families travel in 2026.
duckabroad.substack.com/p/your-kids-...
Your kids are planning your next vacation (whether you know it or not)
The rise of 'kidfluence' and what it means for family travel in 2026
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December 30, 2025 at 6:45 PM
When was the last time you planned a family trip without your kids influencing it?
“Kidfluence” is real...and it’s changing how families travel in 2026.
duckabroad.substack.com/p/your-kids-...
“Kidfluence” is real...and it’s changing how families travel in 2026.
duckabroad.substack.com/p/your-kids-...
The Eiffel Tower stands in the distance across the Esplanade des Invalides.
December 9, 2025 at 7:59 PM
The Eiffel Tower stands in the distance across the Esplanade des Invalides.
I built an iOS app with Claude 4.5 last weekend. What worked, what didn't, and why I'm still not sure how I feel about it.
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www.duckabroad.com/travel-blog/...
I spent the weekend vibe coding with Claude 4.5, here's what I learned
This weekend I took a departure from the work I typically do for DuckAbroad to see for myself the progress that is being made in the "Vibe Coding" space. Here's what I found.AI is supposed to handle t...
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December 9, 2025 at 4:49 PM
I built an iOS app with Claude 4.5 last weekend. What worked, what didn't, and why I'm still not sure how I feel about it.
www.duckabroad.com/travel-blog/...
www.duckabroad.com/travel-blog/...
A quiet April evening in Bayeux, France.
December 2, 2025 at 8:37 PM
A quiet April evening in Bayeux, France.
The Gros-Horloge in Rouen, France. This astronomical clock dates back to the 14th century.
December 1, 2025 at 1:15 PM
The Gros-Horloge in Rouen, France. This astronomical clock dates back to the 14th century.
The foxholes in the Ardennes sit so close that soldiers would fall into enemy positions by mistake. Standing where the 101st held the line, you understand how terrifying winter 1944 was.
duckabroad.substack.com/p/exploring-...
duckabroad.substack.com/p/exploring-...
Surrounded But Not Defeated
Visiting Bastogne and the Battle of the Bulge battle grounds
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November 25, 2025 at 8:26 PM
The foxholes in the Ardennes sit so close that soldiers would fall into enemy positions by mistake. Standing where the 101st held the line, you understand how terrifying winter 1944 was.
duckabroad.substack.com/p/exploring-...
duckabroad.substack.com/p/exploring-...
Haleakalā, on the island of Maui, barren yet beautiful.
November 25, 2025 at 6:55 PM
Haleakalā, on the island of Maui, barren yet beautiful.
We’re living through a weird moment:
Vinyl is back. Polaroids are back. Even cassettes! are back.
But travel?
Going 100% digital. Paper tickets, maps, passport stamps are all disappearing.
So what happens to the memories those things used to hold?
duckabroad.substack.com/p/what-we-lo...
Vinyl is back. Polaroids are back. Even cassettes! are back.
But travel?
Going 100% digital. Paper tickets, maps, passport stamps are all disappearing.
So what happens to the memories those things used to hold?
duckabroad.substack.com/p/what-we-lo...
What We Lose When Travel Goes Digital
The disappearing keepsakes that connected us to our journeys
duckabroad.substack.com
November 22, 2025 at 3:15 PM
We’re living through a weird moment:
Vinyl is back. Polaroids are back. Even cassettes! are back.
But travel?
Going 100% digital. Paper tickets, maps, passport stamps are all disappearing.
So what happens to the memories those things used to hold?
duckabroad.substack.com/p/what-we-lo...
Vinyl is back. Polaroids are back. Even cassettes! are back.
But travel?
Going 100% digital. Paper tickets, maps, passport stamps are all disappearing.
So what happens to the memories those things used to hold?
duckabroad.substack.com/p/what-we-lo...
Early season skiing at Killington today. Northern Vermont is off to a great start.
November 19, 2025 at 11:47 PM
Early season skiing at Killington today. Northern Vermont is off to a great start.
Want your kids to remember more from your trips? A simple travel journal works wonders.
Here are my easy tips for getting started 👇
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Here are my easy tips for getting started 👇
duckabroad.substack.com/p/my-top-tra...
My Top Travel Journaling Tips
Your travel memories should last a lifetime.
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November 18, 2025 at 9:27 PM
Want your kids to remember more from your trips? A simple travel journal works wonders.
Here are my easy tips for getting started 👇
duckabroad.substack.com/p/my-top-tra...
Here are my easy tips for getting started 👇
duckabroad.substack.com/p/my-top-tra...
On October 30th, Sagrada Familia in Barcelona became the tallest church in the world (162.9 meters) surpassing Ulm Minster.
I'm looking forward to getting back and seeing it once it's complete.
#barcelona
I'm looking forward to getting back and seeing it once it's complete.
#barcelona
November 17, 2025 at 9:46 PM
On October 30th, Sagrada Familia in Barcelona became the tallest church in the world (162.9 meters) surpassing Ulm Minster.
I'm looking forward to getting back and seeing it once it's complete.
#barcelona
I'm looking forward to getting back and seeing it once it's complete.
#barcelona