11 Fun Things to Do on Bainbridge Island
Bainbridge Island is at once low-key and relaxed, yet filled with things to do. This island is attached to the rest of the Kitsap Peninsula in Washington state via Agate Pass Bridge on Highway 305 and you can also get … Continued
The Best Cities and Towns to Visit in Washington State
Washington state is tucked into the far Northwest corner of the United States and known for Seattle, coffee, and Grunge (is it still known for Grunge? I feel like it is, but I’ve been here so long, who really knows?). … Continued
5 Fun Things to Do in Ålesund, Norway with Kids
Ålesund, Norway, has a well-deserved reputation for being one of Norway’s most adorable towns. Want to feel like you’ve stepped into the movie Frozen? Probably not, if you’ve had to watch it as many times as I have, but still…a … Continued
What to Do at Farm Country at Thanksgiving Point
Farm Country is one of the five main attractions at Thanksgiving Point in Lehi, Utah. We visited on an Explorer Pass (thank you to Thanksgiving Point for hosting us!) and were able to get to three of the five attractions … Continued
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