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…
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…
October 14, 2021 Maui with kids is unmitigated magic It’s no secret that Maui, Hawaii is one of the most beautiful places on earth. Maui is a honeymooners’ dream and perfect for couples,…
June 11, 2021 We’re going back to the (Hawaiian) island! Ever since marathon-ing our way through the Lost series with my mini-me over the past winter, I’ve been craving a return to the Hawaiian…
May 15, 2021 Hooray for Hollywood: how to see the stars’ homes Have you ever driven around LA’s hottest neighborhoods to ogle celebrity homes? It’s really fun. My parents moved to LA when I was in…
May 7, 2021 Our three-state treasure hunt for crystals and rocks On our recent spring break trip, one thing became abundantly clear: our kiddo is obsessed with crystals and gemstones. Z has always loved rocks…
April 29, 2021 Take your favorite rock lover to the Hartman Rock Garden Nestled in a residential neighborhood in Springfield, Ohio is the most marvelous, bizarre and magnificent rock garden you could ever imagine. It is a…
April 27, 2021 Beautiful Lake Powell: where the desert meets the water There are two places I wish we had spent more time on our recent spring break trip to Arizona: the Grand Canyon itself and…
April 23, 2021 The Grand Canyon is even better than you think Visiting the Grand Canyon national park has been on my wish list for many years based on other people’s travel stories and photos I’ve…
April 5, 2021 That time we took an epic Wild West road trip Like most people we know, we canceled far too many family trips and vacations in 2020 due to Covid. When spring break 2021 rolled…
