Sarah Jenkins

I’m a family travel writer and Alaska travel enthusiast behind Fun Things Near Me, where I create practical, experience-focused guides for families exploring Alaska and other unforgettable destinations. My work focuses on family-friendly itineraries, road trips, outdoor adventures, cruise travel, and practical travel planning. I specialize in helping parents make realistic travel decisions by covering the details families actually need to know—from transportation and budgeting to kid-friendly activities, weather, packing, and navigating destinations with children. My goal is to provide clear, useful advice that helps families spend less time planning and more time enjoying their trips. Through my travel writing, I share detailed destination guides designed to make family travel easier...