When I was in my 20s, I visited Palm Springs, California for the first time, and I swore it was my last. So how we ended up choosing it as a family vacation destination…
Category Archives: Travel with Kids
Immersive Van Gogh in Arles, France
I have been a Vincent van Gogh fan for many years, and I’ve been fortunate to see his work in person in renowned museums at home and abroad. But it was one sunny summer day in Arles, France on a free walking tour where his presence was so tangible…
My Top 10 Things To Do in Seattle With Kids
Although I’ve lived and traveled elsewhere, Seattle remains one of my favorite cities to explore with and without my kids, because it is a manageable size while still offering top-notch cuisine and culture. Read on for a few of my favorite…
10 Budget Travel Tips for Adventurous Families
Dreaming of traveling again? Me too. With vaccinations picking up and restrictions being eased in parts of the world such as Europe, I wanted to share a few tips that have helped our family travel on a budget…
6 Great West Coast Campgrounds for Families to Visit in 2021
Winter may seem like an odd time to plan a summer camping trip, but with many of the most popular campsites booking out six months or more in advance, the time is right to reserve your family camping trip for 2021…
An Escape To Remember in Beautiful Villefranche-sur-Mer, France
The French Riviera, or Côte d’Azur, is the picturesque stretch of coastline along the Mediterranean Sea in the South of France, creating the perfect playground for the glitterati during the summer months. We were looking for a peaceful seaside escape…
Kid-Friendly Daytrips in Provence, France
After four nights in busting Paris, we were excited to board the train at Gare du Nord and experience French country life. Before this trip, I had only visited Paris, and I was truly unprepared for…
Exploring the “City of Lights” With Kids
When I planned our trip to France, I knew that we must spend some time in Paris, but that I would probably need to adjust my expectations. I could imagine a trip where I was able to…
5 Breathtaking Family Hikes in Sedona, Arizona
I’ll admit, before my first trip, I didn’t get the Arizona thing. I’m used to a lush green Pacific Northwest landscape, and I imagined a parched desert wasteland with…