A Tribute to the Original Mother of Traveling Monsters
Lately, I’ve been thinking a lot about my mother. I spend a lot of time around fellow traveling moms on Instagram and blogs these days, and mostly I find myself thinking (usually after a heated debate about the educational merits … Continued
How to Visit Washington State Parks for Free
With more than 100 state parks, the Washington State Parks system offers a bit of everything – fun places to play on the beach, dramatic shorelines, open meadows, waterfalls…pretty much anything natural you can think of. However, unlike your average … Continued
Journey Jotter Books: Travel Journals for Kids Who Love to Learn
When your nine-year-old gets nerdily excited about a travel journal, you know you’re doing something right. My kid spent an hour perusing all the options available on the Journey Jotter Books website and then waited breathlessly for it to arrive … Continued
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