A Review of the Cotopaxi Allpa 35L Travel Pack: An Awesome Backpack
My sheer enjoyment for outdoor and travel gear is one fun fact about me that’s undeniable. Over the past few years, I have come to appreciate features in bags and backpacks that complement a camping trip or a cross-country journey. … Continued
Panic in Paradise: What Happens When a Pandemic is Declared While You’re on Vacation
The day my husband and I left for Fiji, there was one case of COVID-19 recorded in our county. The day we returned from Fiji (6 days later and 2 days earlier than planned) there were 56 cases in our … Continued
Where to Stay in Long Beach, Washington: Beachfront Hotels and Beyond
Long Beach is one of Washington state’s best beach towns. With an expansive stretch of beach (like, really expansive, miles and miles of expansive), the beach always has plenty of room for visitors to enjoy, as well as plenty of … Continued
How to Keep Travel in Your Life When You Can’t Travel with Your Kids (COVID-19, I’m Looking at You)
At the time of this writing, COVID-19 is taking over headlines around the world. Here in Western Washington, we’re looking at requests that we all stay home as much as possible, which is exactly what our family has been doing … Continued
Frederiksborg Slot: A Castle Your Kids Will Love
Hands down, my kids’ favorite thing to do in Denmark was…okay, fine, it was LEGO House and its original ancestor LEGOLAND, of course, but next best was Frederiksborg Slot (also known as Frederiksborg Castle), that castle to end all castles, … Continued
10 Days in Norway on a Budget: Bergen to Ålesund Road Trip
Planning a trip to Norway on a budget is no small feat, especially with a family of five who like to eat, so my husband and I were pretty proud of ourselves for pulling this off. We were determined to … Continued
Traveling with a Toddler: All the Tips You Could Ever Need
Traveling with a toddler is a bit of a crapshoot. One trip you’ve got a little angel who quietly watches his or her screen the entire flight. The next you’ve got meltdowns around every corner. And, really, all the tips … Continued
Fay Bainbridge Park: An Amazing Park on Bainbridge Island
I expected Fay Bainbridge Park to be just a list item on my larger things to do in Bainbridge roundup, but after spending a half day at this park, I decided it deserved an article all its very own. It’s … Continued
The Best Hiking Trails for Kids in Arches National Park
One of the great draws of Arches National Park is that many of its iconic arches can be seen on trails that are less than a mile long, making this park chock-full of kid-friendly hikes. Even toddlers (or their strollers) … Continued
Bainbridge to Seattle Ferry: What to Expect and Why You Should Take It Just for Fun
Many people take the Bainbridge to Seattle ferry as part of their commute, but the fact is that it’s a whole lot of fun just to take it for no reason or as part of a little getaway to Bainbridge … Continued