Exploring Oslo’s Viking Ship Museum with Kids
If you’re visiting Oslo, make sure you take a trip out to the museum district on the Bygdøy Peninsula. Just a short bus or ferry ride from downtown Oslo, you’ll find the Viking Ship Museum, the Norwegian Museum of Cultural … Continued
Where to Stay on Bainbridge Island
Bainbridge Island is small, doesn’t have a huge town within its bounds, and is in general quiet, peaceful, lovely place to visit. That being said, there aren’t a ton of places to stay on this island just across the Puget … Continued
Fun Facts about Washington State: Learn Something New!
Washington state is a cool place to live and visit, but it’s also a pretty neato place to learn about. Whether you’re planning to visit soon, or live here and want to know some interesting tidbits, or are researching to … Continued
Take a Photo Tour of Rome: Explore the Ancient World from Your Sofa
Rome is one of my favorite places. Ever. Hands down. From the second I landed there, I knew I’d be back even without tossing coins into the Trevi Fountain (tossing coins into the fountain is supposed to guarantee you’ll return … Continued
Ruby Beach, Washington: A Stunning Beach Worth Exploring
Ruby Beach is one of the best beaches in Olympic National Park. In a national park known for straight-up stellar scenery, Ruby Beach kicks things up a notch. Come here to explore, but be prepared to take a million photos. … Continued
Why Kids Will Love the Sunnmøre Museum in Ålesund, Norway
If you find yourself looking for things to do in Ålesund, Norway, I highly recommend a day at the Sunnmøre Museum. We did this museum trip totally wrong: we stopped at the end of the day, just before closing, with … Continued
Google Arts and Culture: Travel Virtually During the COVID-19 Pandemic
One morning during the middle of the COVID-19 pandemic, after I woke up from a dream about going to Target (because I really miss going to Target, but I’m being a socially responsible person and I don’t NEED to go … Continued
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