How to Say Thank You in 25 Languages
It’s a fact that learning to say a little (or a lot!) in the local language when you travel goes a long way. It can be as simple as saying “hello,” but when you’re traveling with kids, “thank you” is … Continued
The Best Things to do in Bergen with Kids
There are lots of family-friendly things to do Bergen, Norway – many more, in fact, that we could fit into 40 jet-lagged hours. It helped, of course, that we happened to land in Bergen on a picture-perfect blue sky summer … Continued
Why Not Drive Highway 101 Down the California Coast in 3 Days?
I have long dreamt about driving Highway 101 down the California coast, or possibly the entire West Coast from Seattle to San Francisco. I did not dream about taking my kids on this road trip, as they are currently inclined … Continued
Riding the Heber Valley Railroad
All kids love trains. It’s a scientific fact. Trains are big. Trains go choo-choo. What’s not to love? When my mother-in-law asked if we wanted to ride a historic train that went through Provo Canyon, I had two thoughts run … Continued
Making Coconut Candy: One of our Favorite Things to Do with Kids in Costa Rica
Looking for things to do in Costa Rica? If you want your family to experience the local culture while on vacation in Costa Rica, consider learning to make chewy coconut candy. When our friends in Puerto Jimenez offered let our … Continued
Exploring Dinosaurs and Fossils at Thanksgiving Point’s Museum of Ancient Life
I will be honest. We visited the Museum of Ancient Life because it was in walking distance of the Butterfly Biosphere and Farm Country on our visit to Thanksgiving Point. Originally I had planned to jet over to the Museum … Continued
What to Do on a Rainy Day in the Seattle-Tacoma Area
Spend enough time in the Seattle-Tacoma area and you will see some rain. It’s just how it goes, especially in late fall and winter months when the weather is generally overcast and frequently rainy. Whether you live here or are … Continued
Where to Stay in Olympic National Park
Wondering where to stay in Olympic National Park? The Olympic Peninsula is a fantastical landscape, home to impossibly tall, moss-covered trees, snow-tipped mountain peaks, and a wild coastline. Highway 101 rings the vast wilderness of the park and there are … Continued
The Best Vacations for Toddlers: A List That Does Not Focus on Farflung, Expensive Destinations
First of all, this article is not for you if you’re ready to take your toddler on a flight to Hawaii or Costa Rica or Europe. You’re doing fine, you brave soul, you. Go read some of Suzi’s articles about … Continued
How to Manage Your Flight Anxiety When Traveling with a Child
I have been flying since I was six months old, but I still kind of hate it. It’s just not natural to go hurtling through the air in a little metal tube at hundreds of miles per hour (or knots…still … Continued