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 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…
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 14, 2021 Once upon a time, I almost moved to Switzerland Long ago, before I met E or became a mom, I went on a solo travel adventure to Geneva, Switzerland. It happened because I…
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…
