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Seriously Reconsidering Traveling with a Toddler…at 3 a.m.
I am trying to be tough. Traveling with a toddler is not for the faint of heart, or at least traveling with my toddler isn’t. Now, don’t get me wrong. She’s very sweet. She’s pretty easy going. She likes to … Continued
Our Favorite Things to Do With Kids in NYC
I won’t bore you with the details of our recent run-in with influenza, but I will blame the flu for the fact that this post is not titled “101 Things to Do with Kids in New York City.” (101 would … Continued
7 Awesome Things to Do in the Columbia River Gorge
The Columbia River Gorge is one of the most attractive landscapes you’ll ever see (indeed, it’s a National Scenic Area for a reason). The Columbia River meanders its way through the Cascade mountain range and creates a dramatic backdrop along … Continued
Amazing Photos of Costa Rica Beaches
Costa Rica has about a twenty-five million gazillion amazing beaches. Okay, maybe, not that many, but enough that trying to pick out a favorite is sort of like that choosing a favorite child. Is the best beach the one with the … Continued
The 20 Best Beaches in Costa Rica
Looking for the best beaches in Costa Rica is like trying to find the the most spectacular jewel in Aladdin’s Cave of Wonders: an impossible task, but an exciting one. Costa Rica is home to beaches galore and plenty of … Continued
Exploring Fort Steilacoom Park in Lakewood, Washington
The first time I heard of Fort Steilacoom Park, it was from a coworker years and years ago. My coworker and her boyfriend went out to the park just before dark and explored a former insane asylum, hoping to find … Continued
A Dolphin and Snorkeling Tour in Costa Rica – with Kids!
It’s hard to overstate my excitement when my husband finally agreed to book a dolphin tour in Costa Rica through our trusted friends at Aventuras Tropicales, leaving out of Puerto Jimenez (there are many, many dolphin tours of all shapes … Continued
Dear Toddler: What I Want You to Know about Traveling
Dear Toddler, You were born into a family that loves to travel. We aren’t high adventurers. We aren’t constantly on the road. But we love to go see new things and experience new places. You might not know this because … Continued
Costa Rica Chocolate Tour Photos: How to Make (Healthy) Chocolate!
Did I know somewhere in the back of my mind that chocolate originally comes from cocoa which originally comes from cacao which must somehow come from a plant? Sure. But until a recent chocolate tour of Rancho Raices, a family … Continued
A Chocolate Tour at Rancho Raices: Family Fun on the Osa Peninsula
There are so many adrenaline-inducing activities available when visiting Costa Rica that taking a chocolate tour was never at the top of my list. It was actually my fifth trip to this jaw-dropping country before I finally decided to see … Continued