April 22, 2022 Waterfall days and volcano nights in Arenal, Costa Rica During our recent spring break trip to Costa Rica, I fell madly in love with the picturesque Arenal volcano. I couldn’t stop taking pictures…
April 16, 2022 Our top ten wildlife encounters in Costa Rica Costa Rica is a natural wonderland with everything you could ever want in a vacation destination. Scenic views, beaches, waterfalls, volcanos and rainforests are…
April 10, 2022 Have the family adventure of a lifetime in Costa Rica When you imagine the perfect family travel experience, what do you picture? If you answered beautiful beaches, unforgettable wildlife, thrilling volcanos and spectacular rainforests,…
February 9, 2022 It feels strange to put your child on an airplane alone Traveling alone can be an important and fun milestone for a young traveler. When I was 12, I had the thrilling experience of flying…
February 3, 2022 A visit to the legendary Getty museum in Los Angeles What’s your favorite art museum? The J. Paul Getty Museum, better known as simply “the Getty,” is a beautiful art palace high up on…
January 27, 2022 Was I the victim of a born-again brainwashing scheme? I had a complicated relationship with religion – and God – as a kid. You see, my mom is a Christian – the born-again,…
January 23, 2022 I just had the best solo vacation of my life I’ve been a mom for 12 years. In that time, never once have I taken even a one-night vacation on my own – until…
December 5, 2021 How to plan a dream trip to Costa Rica Do you love planning trips yourself – or would you rather have someone plan it for you? I’ve always been a do-it-yourself traveler. I…
November 21, 2021 Top Ohio road trips on my wish list I’m always planning our next trip. Sometimes that’s an exotic getaway out of the country – and sometimes it’s a road trip within the…
November 19, 2021 The best souvenir I (n)ever purchased What’s the best souvenir you’ve ever purchased? We love to travel in our family, and I like to think that, over the years, I’ve…
