How to Make Driving in Italy Easy
Driving in Italy can be daunting to the first-timer. However, with a little knowledge beforehand and a few tips for navigating the Italian roads, your Italian road trip will be stress-free! Consider leasing rather than renting Car rental prices have…
Visiting the Tenement Museum in New York City
New York has no shortage of museums and many of them are large, glamorous, world-famous sites like the Met or the Guggenheim. But if you’re looking for something more intimate, more personal or a little off the beaten path, consider…
How to Explore Lava Beds National Monument
Lava Beds National Monument is a remote, vast and somewhat desolate looking area in the northeast corner of California. With a rich history of indigenous population and, unfortunately, war and occupation, this wilderness offers much more than initially meets the…
The Best Things to do in Los Angeles with Teenagers
Teenagers are fun and funny and unpredictable; they can also be difficult to travel with because they have a unique set of interests and, let’s be honest, the world isn’t always geared towards them. You can google a million lists…
The Best Family-Friendly Hotels in San Diego
Hotels for Every Budget As the country opens up a bit more for travel, I’m definitely noticing an uptick in tourists here in San Diego. People are ready to get away (safely) and take their family somewhere to relax and…
The Top Kids Travel Items You Need Right Now!
In an earlier post, I made the case for why you should travel when your kids are still little, and I stand by that sentiment! Travel with small children isn’t easy, but if you’re hoping to make seasoned travelers out…
How to Enjoy the Getty Museum with Kids
Perched high on a hill overlooking Los Angeles, the Getty Center offers incredible architecture, world-class exhibits and an enchanting garden. You might not think of the Getty as a museum for children, particularly since there are many child-centered museums in…
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.…
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…