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 🇺🇦
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
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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 👇
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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
A Photo Tour of The Ancient Spanish City of Segovia.
We explored its stunning Roman aqueduct, the fairytale-like Alcázar, and centuries of history that bring this Spanish gem alive for families. 🇪🇸📸
#FamilyTravel #Spain #Segovia
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We explored its stunning Roman aqueduct, the fairytale-like Alcázar, and centuries of history that bring this Spanish gem alive for families. 🇪🇸📸
#FamilyTravel #Spain #Segovia
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A Photo Tour of The Ancient Spanish City of Segovia
Exploring the Roman aqueduct, Segovia Cathedral, and Alcazar of Segovia
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November 15, 2025 at 5:45 PM
A Photo Tour of The Ancient Spanish City of Segovia.
We explored its stunning Roman aqueduct, the fairytale-like Alcázar, and centuries of history that bring this Spanish gem alive for families. 🇪🇸📸
#FamilyTravel #Spain #Segovia
duckabroad.substack.com/p/a-photo-to...
We explored its stunning Roman aqueduct, the fairytale-like Alcázar, and centuries of history that bring this Spanish gem alive for families. 🇪🇸📸
#FamilyTravel #Spain #Segovia
duckabroad.substack.com/p/a-photo-to...
If you’re visiting Barcelona, don’t miss the fountain at Parc de la Ciutadella. Kids love the giant golden chariot on top, and the whole park feels like an oasis in the city.
A perfect stop between exploring the Gothic Quarter and the waterfront.
#barcelona
A perfect stop between exploring the Gothic Quarter and the waterfront.
#barcelona
November 14, 2025 at 7:04 PM
If you’re visiting Barcelona, don’t miss the fountain at Parc de la Ciutadella. Kids love the giant golden chariot on top, and the whole park feels like an oasis in the city.
A perfect stop between exploring the Gothic Quarter and the waterfront.
#barcelona
A perfect stop between exploring the Gothic Quarter and the waterfront.
#barcelona
Spring flowers blooming on the island of Crete.
November 13, 2025 at 5:10 PM
Spring flowers blooming on the island of Crete.
If you love military history, the American Heritage Museum is worth the trip, especially during their summer reenactments.
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This Boston area museum lets kids see WWII tanks in action
Watch WWII tanks in action, then walk among an impressive collection of restored military vehicles from WWI to present day.
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November 12, 2025 at 3:58 PM
If you love military history, the American Heritage Museum is worth the trip, especially during their summer reenactments.
duckabroad.substack.com/p/this-bosto...
duckabroad.substack.com/p/this-bosto...
The American Heritage Museum in Massachusetts has a great collection of WWII vehicles. This gem is a must visit if you're in the Boston area.
November 11, 2025 at 6:19 PM
The American Heritage Museum in Massachusetts has a great collection of WWII vehicles. This gem is a must visit if you're in the Boston area.
November 10, 2025 at 5:56 PM
Honeymoon Beach off the coast of Saint Thomas.
November 7, 2025 at 1:40 PM
Honeymoon Beach off the coast of Saint Thomas.
Day-tripped from Madrid to Segovia and found ourselves staring up at a 2000-year-old Roman aqueduct. The city stacks 2700 years of history into walkable blocks. From Iberian settlements to a cathedral that inspired Disney's castle design.
Full photo tour: duckabroad.substack.com/p/a-photo-to...
Full photo tour: duckabroad.substack.com/p/a-photo-to...
A Photo Tour of The Ancient Spanish City of Segovia
Exploring the Roman aqueduct, Segovia Cathedral, and Alcazar of Segovia
duckabroad.substack.com
November 4, 2025 at 9:18 PM
Day-tripped from Madrid to Segovia and found ourselves staring up at a 2000-year-old Roman aqueduct. The city stacks 2700 years of history into walkable blocks. From Iberian settlements to a cathedral that inspired Disney's castle design.
Full photo tour: duckabroad.substack.com/p/a-photo-to...
Full photo tour: duckabroad.substack.com/p/a-photo-to...
I just learned about Þríhnúkagígur Volcano in Iceland. You ride a lift 120 meters down into an ancient magma chamber, the only place on Earth where it is safe to step inside a volcano.
Has anyone been there? I'd love to hear about your experience.
#iceland
insidethevolcano.com/the-tour?utm...
Has anyone been there? I'd love to hear about your experience.
#iceland
insidethevolcano.com/the-tour?utm...
Inside Volcano Tour, Thrihnukagigur Volcano
Þríhnúkagígur is the only place on planet Earth where you can descend into a dormant volcano and safely explore its massive lava chamber. It is truly a one of a kind experience.
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October 21, 2025 at 12:29 PM
I just learned about Þríhnúkagígur Volcano in Iceland. You ride a lift 120 meters down into an ancient magma chamber, the only place on Earth where it is safe to step inside a volcano.
Has anyone been there? I'd love to hear about your experience.
#iceland
insidethevolcano.com/the-tour?utm...
Has anyone been there? I'd love to hear about your experience.
#iceland
insidethevolcano.com/the-tour?utm...
Most visitors to Mount Rushmore have no idea there’s a hidden chamber behind Lincoln’s head…a 70-foot tunnel meant to hold America’s “Hall of Records.” Inside is a sealed vault containing porcelain panels that tell the story of this historic site. 🏛️ Unfortunately, it’s inaccessible to visitors.
October 20, 2025 at 12:20 PM
Most visitors to Mount Rushmore have no idea there’s a hidden chamber behind Lincoln’s head…a 70-foot tunnel meant to hold America’s “Hall of Records.” Inside is a sealed vault containing porcelain panels that tell the story of this historic site. 🏛️ Unfortunately, it’s inaccessible to visitors.
Experimenting with a change to our collectible city stickers...a little thicker border and the country flag.
October 19, 2025 at 6:14 PM
Experimenting with a change to our collectible city stickers...a little thicker border and the country flag.
Android app is still coming along. I didn’t realize how different the Play store approval process was from the App Store.
Here’s a peak as we get closer.
Here’s a peak as we get closer.
October 13, 2025 at 3:30 PM
Android app is still coming along. I didn’t realize how different the Play store approval process was from the App Store.
Here’s a peak as we get closer.
Here’s a peak as we get closer.
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The new DuckAbroad Android app is looking good. Still testing but hoping to push it to the Google Play store next week.
September 19, 2025 at 2:47 PM
The new DuckAbroad Android app is looking good. Still testing but hoping to push it to the Google Play store next week.
September 17, 2025 at 4:55 PM
Submitted an update this morning to the App Store for the DuckAbroad app. It will improve the apps initial load times to speed up journaling. Should be approved in the next 24 hours.
September 14, 2025 at 3:37 PM
Submitted an update this morning to the App Store for the DuckAbroad app. It will improve the apps initial load times to speed up journaling. Should be approved in the next 24 hours.
After many weeks of development, I'm almost ready to launch the new Hidden History Hunt feature to DuckAbroad.
Families will travel to 5 destinations, solving puzzles and trivia questions along the way. Each unlocking a new destination until you complete the quest and earn a new badge.
Sneak Peek
Families will travel to 5 destinations, solving puzzles and trivia questions along the way. Each unlocking a new destination until you complete the quest and earn a new badge.
Sneak Peek
September 5, 2025 at 7:43 PM
After many weeks of development, I'm almost ready to launch the new Hidden History Hunt feature to DuckAbroad.
Families will travel to 5 destinations, solving puzzles and trivia questions along the way. Each unlocking a new destination until you complete the quest and earn a new badge.
Sneak Peek
Families will travel to 5 destinations, solving puzzles and trivia questions along the way. Each unlocking a new destination until you complete the quest and earn a new badge.
Sneak Peek
In America, we once stood on the shoulders of giants... Waterhouse, Salk, Sabin, Kendrick & Eldering as they saved countless lives.
Now, we throw away centuries of research for gossip, conspiracies & fears.
Once again, proving that humans will listen to history in school and but never learn it.
Now, we throw away centuries of research for gossip, conspiracies & fears.
Once again, proving that humans will listen to history in school and but never learn it.
September 5, 2025 at 6:35 PM
In America, we once stood on the shoulders of giants... Waterhouse, Salk, Sabin, Kendrick & Eldering as they saved countless lives.
Now, we throw away centuries of research for gossip, conspiracies & fears.
Once again, proving that humans will listen to history in school and but never learn it.
Now, we throw away centuries of research for gossip, conspiracies & fears.
Once again, proving that humans will listen to history in school and but never learn it.
It wasn’t a great week for sunrises in Myrtle Beach but today was a nice start.
August 23, 2025 at 10:57 AM
It wasn’t a great week for sunrises in Myrtle Beach but today was a nice start.
High tide in Murrells Inlet tonight made it a little tougher to do the Marsh Walk.
August 22, 2025 at 2:09 AM
High tide in Murrells Inlet tonight made it a little tougher to do the Marsh Walk.
Despite Hurricane Erin disrupting the surf, it’s still a beautiful day in Myrtle Beach.
August 20, 2025 at 2:14 PM
Despite Hurricane Erin disrupting the surf, it’s still a beautiful day in Myrtle Beach.