Sometimes, you get it just right. Agate Cove Inn outside Mendocino, California, turned out to be the absolute perfect place for a mother/daughter getaway and my only regret is that we didn’t stay longer. When I was looking for accommodation … Continued
Seattle and the entire Puget Sound region might not be the first place you think of when you think of Christmas fun, but the fact is that the area literally glitters with light displays left and right. Hey, we have … Continued
The BEST Christmas trees in Washington state come not from a National Forest (nature doesn’t care about symmetry) or a corner parking lot (can you say “dried out”?), and DEFINITELY not from your garage (just say no to plastic trees!) … Continued
Of all the fjords in Norway, Geirangerfjord is arguably the most well known. This UNESCO World Heritage Site is considered one of the best things to do in Norway, so we made sure to book a ferry to Geiranger that … Continued
I’m finally ready to admit the truth to the world: I LOVE PUFFINS. Maybe it’s the candy corn beak. Maybe it’s the general cartoonish nature of this little seabird. I don’t know and I don’t care, but when I found … Continued
Finding the best hikes for kids in Olympic National Park has been our quest for nine years now, and will continue until these monsters in our house finally get old enough and develop enough grit to backpack across the wilderness … Continued
I feel compelled to write about our family’s trip on Icelandair to Norway after overhearing an acquaintance complain about the Iceland airport last week. Maybe it was due to low expectations — the airfares on Icelandair were far lower than … Continued
Exploring Southern Utah with my kids is one of my favorite things to do, so I squeeze it in to any opportunity that presents itself. We just got back from a family wedding in Boulder, Utah, a tiny, picturesque town … Continued
As you drive around Olympic National Park, you won’t want to miss visiting the beaches, even when it’s wet and freezing in the winter. The wild beauty of crashing waves and forested cliffs is just that good…even in the rain…okay, … Continued
Are you wondering where to stay in Costa Rica? I get it! This is one of the most frequent questions I get from friends and readers. Planning a family vacation to Costa Rica for the first time can feel overwhelming. … Continued