The Best Things to do in Tuxtla Gutiérrez
If you’ve looked into traveling to Chiapas you’ve probably heard about the ancient ruins of Palenque or the colonial villages like San Cristobal. You’ve heard that it’s tropical, lush, perhaps a little mysterious, and different from the rest of Mexico.…
The Perfect San Diego Vacation Itinerary
Planning a San Diego trip? Look no further! I have a 3 to 7-day San Diego Vacation Itinerary all mapped out for you. The first three days are what I would consider “quintessential San Diego”. After that, add in the…
A Local’s Guide to San Diego Family Vacations
Why travel to San Diego with kids? As a local, I can tell you that San Diego has a little bit of everything and it is a top family travel destination. Between its world-class zoo, its thriving food scene, its…
Why You Should Travel When Your Kids are Little
Travel with little kids can be frustrating – here’s why you should do it anyway! Tired of schlepping around a stroller, car seat, diaper bag, wipes, bottles, toys, and all the other thousands of accoutrements a small child seems to…
How to Enjoy Glacier National Park
Glacier National Park was on our bucket list and it did not disappoint! In fact, I’m leaning towards it being my favorite National Park right now. We spent 4 days there, and could have done more, but if you’re strapped…
New Orleans with Kids
Not sure whether to travel to New Orleans with kids? Do it! Here's why: I absolutely love New Orleans, it’s one of my favorite cities on the planet. Where else do you get beignets and jazz and seafood and amazing…
A Quick Guide to North Cascades National Park
I recently read an article on some of the least visited National Parks, and on the list was North Cascades! I’m surprised, yet not surprised. This park is remarkable in a number of ways. First, it is ruggedly beautiful. Period.…
The Ultimate London with Kids Itinerary
London is an amazing city, and London with kids is even more fun! It’s one of those places where most of the same things that appeal to adults, also appeal to kids. Therefore, you don’t have to do a totally…
How to Get Your RV Travel Ready
Sounds silly, right? An RV is, by definition, a Recreational Vehicle, so it seems like it should come travel-ready. And it does, to a certain extent. We learned about RV travel by trial and error. In our first few trips,…
How to Visit London on a Budget
We all have dream cities that we’d like to visit, but feel sure are not in our budget: New York, where hotels under $300 a night are near impossible to find; Tokyo, recently listed in the top 10 most expensive…
