30 Things to Do with Kids in Italy
If you’ve followed along on this website for a while, you know that Italy is my favorite country thanks to my background in art…
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A Day Trip to the California Gold Country
Last week we took a day trip to California gold country east of Sacramento. We had our eye on three places: Black Chasm Cavern,…
Connecting More: 4 Family Vacation Ideas
One of the things I’ve enjoyed most about having kids is the way they’ve brought us closer to our families. The shared experience of loving the…
Family Trip to Ireland: 7 Best Tips for Visiting Ireland as a Family
Choosing where to go in Europe as a family is a daunting task! When Jody Halsted, Ireland family travel planner and founder of Ireland…
5 Things to Do in South Lake Tahoe with Kids
Spring may have suddenly sprung here in Northern California this week, but the fuss lately has been over the very snowy winter we’ve had…
Highlights from 36 Hours in Buenos Aires
Buenos Aires piqued my interest long ago. It always sounded like my kind of city, one with impressive architecture, European charm, and a unique flavor thanks…
What’s It Like to Take a South America Cruise?
While visiting our family in Brazil, my sister-in-law suggested we take a family trip on a South America cruise. We decided on a cruise…
A Day Trip to Bodega Bay
Bodega Bay is a convenient day trip from San Francisco or Sonoma County. This small town may not have a lot of attractions, but…
A Fall Day Trip to Apple Hill
A day trip to Apple Hill is a traditional fall activity for many people who live in this area. After all, Sacramento is flat…
Creating Balance: On Life After Kids
Is it possible to maintain a balanced life, travel, and live your dreams after kids? In the past few years, I’ve had this conversation (in…