Airstreams: A love of vintage travel
Why Airstream trailers rekindle our love of slow family travel: Despite the long list of problems in California, it seems that few places inspire…
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30 Things to Do in San Francisco with or without Kids
If you’re planning a trip to San Francisco, this list of things to do in San Francisco with kids (or without them) is…
A Childhood of Wonder: How to get kids interested in art
Lately I’ve been thinking about the role of art in our early years of exploration and our role as adults in exposing children to art…
31 Tips for Sustainable Travel
Sustainable travel is the future of travel. As the world population grows and gets increasingly richer and globalized, tourism will continue to increase, putting…
Best Travel Shoes: 14 Cute & Comfortable Shoes for Traveling
I’ve said this before and I’ll say it again: why does it seem to be so hard to find great shoes for travel ……
17 Budget Travel Tips for Napa Valley, California
The name Napa Valley creates romantic visions of rolling hills, endless vines, rustic architecture, and deep red wines, but for most people, it…
30 Things to Do in Northern California
(Updated for 2023!) A lot of people visit this blog look for what to do in Northern California because I write so much about…
Toronto Off the Beaten Path
As I continue my focus on quality travel experiences, including travel that emphasizes the slow, experiential, and mindful, I am highlighting off-the-beaten-path choices for…
30 Things to Do in São Paulo, Brazil
…a.k.a. “reasons to get inspired to visit São Paulo” because this is one cool city! If you are looking for things to do in…
5 Things to Love about the Oregon Coast
There is a lot going on here: my family and I find ourselves extra busy getting into new school routines and enjoying the company…