California Wine Country for Families: What to do with kids in Napa and Sonoma
The California wine country is known for a lot of things — excellent wines, food, views, hospitality — but not necessarily for its family-friendly…
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Where to See Elephant Seals: Año Nuevo State Park
My son Noah is finishing 4th grade right now, which means that he and his classmates have begun the study of science with animals….
The Importance of Getting Out of Our Comfort Zones
What are those things that you tell yourself you just don’t do? You just can’t do? If you’re like me, there are some things that…
The Perfect Day Trip to Truckee & Donner Lake
Those of us who live in Northern California already know that Lake Tahoe is one of the most popular destinations, which of course means…
What to Pack for Lake Tahoe in Winter for the Whole Family
What to pack for Lake Tahoe in winter: Winter in Northern California means it’s time for some fun in the snow. I love Lake…
What to Pack for Brazil (From Beaches to Nightlife)
Packing for Brazil is not an easy task because there is such a range of activity there–the cities demand that you dress up, but…
8 Affordable Family Vacations in Northern California
Frustrated over the lack of travel writing about trips that are actually affordable? Traveling even close to home can really add up! However, traveling…
Family-Friendly Tips for a Visit to Pier 39
This post is in partnership with PIER 39. San Francisco has long been one of my family’s favorite places. My family and I have tended…
The Perfect Day Trip to Livermore Valley Wine Country
One of the most impressive things about California is the sheer number of places to visit. Case in point: Livermore Valley wine country. I visited…
8 Books for Kids Who Love Travel & Adventure
According to the Merriam Webster dictionary, wonder is “rapt attention or astonishment at something awesomely mysterious or new to one’s experience.” One aspect of…