Casco Viejo, the “old quarter” of Panama City, is ritzy: filled with boutique hotels, fancy restaurants, government buildings, nightlife and museums, it is a UNESCO World Heritage Site, and on everybody’s top 10 things to do in Panama list. However, … Continued
“Small travel” became a thing last year, as we all got itchy feet but were still anxious about it. The New York Times defined it as “staying close to home, but feeling like you are far away.” Which I find … Continued
Sun, swimming pools, and grandparents are pretty much all we need for a great vacation, so we love Arizona. Occasionally, we need to get out of grandpa’s pool, however, so here are some of our favorite things — dare I … Continued
Crisp leaves, pumpkin spice, foggy mornings, kids finally back in school, giant spiders creeping me out…yep, it’s fall, time to start the annual search for the best pumpkin patch near Seattle. Time to find the perfectly rotund, peachy pumpkin that … Continued
Can you visit Mt. Rainier in one day? Sure you can. Can you see all of Mt. Rainier in one day? Absolutively not. That doesn’t stop us from taking day trips to Mt. Rainier National Park. (We never were a … Continued
I like to be prepared, but I’m not a list person. Which is why on our last trip to Mount Rainier I had sunburned, bug-bitten kids. Don’t be like me. Pack these things and know this stuff before you go … Continued
Even though the billboards promising “The Caribbean of the Rockies” feature only the lake, there are plenty of other things to do in Bear Lake. From hiking to historical drama to the famed raspberries, there are many good reasons to … Continued
Thinking of visiting The Wizarding World of Harry Potter in these pandemic times? I have been dying to go, so after I got vaccinated, I left my (unvaccinated) kids home and headed for Florida. I had a great time, even … Continued
Your family loves every gulch and hoodoo of southern Utah, every dark sky and soaring arch and slippery stretch of slickrock. Once you’ve worked your way past Arches, Goblin Valley, Moab, and countless other red rock treasures, you’re going to … Continued
If you’re willing to open your wallet, there are tons of things to do with kids in Cabo besides splash in the pool and build sandcastles. There’s more to do and see in Cabo than you could possibly accomplish in … Continued