20 California Campgrounds in Amazing Locations
California campgrounds: There is an astounding variety of places to camp in California, from oceanfront sites with a view, to campsites under the…
Family Travel Tips
Who says traveling has to stop when you have kids? We love to travel as a family, whether it's traveling with our kids, traveling with our parents or making a three-generation trip together. Check out some of our favorite places to travel as a family and my take on the highs and lows of family travel:
4 Stops on an Amazing Southern Oregon Camping Trip
There are so many wonderful places to travel in Oregon, especially if you love the great outdoors! In this article, we’ll take a…
Amazing Lassen National Park Hike in a Volcano
Have you been to Lassen National Park? It’s surprisingly unknown even here in California! But with jaw-dropping views, volcanoes and painted hills, and…
Escape to the Southern Oregon Coast
After a 10-day camping trip in Southern Oregon, I think we have found our favorite new place to visit as a family: Sunset Bay…
How to Spend a Weekend in Half Moon Bay
For years I’ve been looking for the perfect Northern California coastal getaway. Some places are too far away, others are too remote or…
Two Days in Long Beach
Every once in a while, a trip goes so smoothly that we just can’t believe our luck. That’s exactly how we felt during our…
14 First Time Tips for Disneyland & California Adventure
Thinking of going to Disneyland and California Adventure for the first time? Looking for tips for Disneyland and California Adventure so you can get…
The Incredible Royal Botanic Garden in Edinburgh
What are your favorite things to do when you travel? Whenever we travel, we look for botanical gardens. For us, it’s natural because we…
8 Hikes at Lake Tahoe with Kids
One of the reasons that my family and I love Lake Tahoe so much is that it’s the perfect place to go hiking. The…
What If Your Kids Don’t Want to Travel?
“Please, Mommy, no more trips. I just want to stay home.” As much as I hate to even think about it, this is the…
Old Man of Storr Hike: How to Go to the Old Man of Storr (with Kids)
For me, the Old Man of Storr hike was a big deal. This rock pinnacle on the Isle of Skye was one of the…
A Family-Friendly Visit to Napa Valley on a Budget
Napa Valley is tricky. On one hand, it represents the best of what California can do: it’s beautiful and luxurious with some of the…
Best Travel Gear for Kids: My Picks
Packing for a trip never seems to get easier. No matter how many times I do it, I usually end up overpacking. When I…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
Advice from 15 Years of Traveling with Kids
When my older son was born, I knew that having a child would not mean that we would give up travel. Traveling has been…