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Disneyland and California Adventure in One Day
Visiting Southern California and and only have the time (or money) to do Disneyland and California Adventure in one day? Those of us who go to Disneyland often will say no, don’t do two parks in one day. It’s true,
Grand Canyon in the Summer: How to Beat the Heat
One of America’s greatest natural wonders is the Grand Canyon in Arizona. This dazzling canyon plunging 5000 feet deep is almost impossible to grasp. It is one of the few landmarks visible from space. Standing on the edge offers
7 Things to Know for Hiking Valley of Fire State Park
Hiking Valley of Fire State Park in Nevada is one of the best nature escapes you can do in the state. This small park is big on features offering a variety of notable Instagram photo spots, great hikes for all
Best Family Road Trips in the US
One of our all time favorite ways to travel is by road. Prior to having kids road trips were few and far between. Usually just as a means to get somewhere that was too expensive to fly! I wasn’t looking to take
Celebrating Holi with Kids: Holi Activities at Home
One of our favorite memories of when we lived in India was celebrating Holi with kids. For the years we lived there, we never missed one and we knew we needed to carry on the tradition once we arrived to
17 Spectacular Things to Do in Death Valley
Looking for a spectacular place to visit that feels out of this world? Then, check out our favorite things to do in Death Valley to consider for an out of this planet trip. What do you think of when you
40+ Car Camping Essentials For Families
These days everyone is venturing into the outdoors, looking to get away from the crowds. From hiking to camping, there are a multitude of options to experience nature. Here we share our top car camping essentials for families (and even
9 Amazingly Fun Things to Do in Madison with Kids
When I was in college applying for graduate school Madison, Wisconsin was top of my list. I’d never been, and wasn’t sure I could manage the cold, but it sounded like an ultra hip town just like Austin where I
10 Terrific Things to Do in Tennessee for Families
Tennessee may not seem like your obvious first choice of destination for a family vacation. However, The Volunteer State has a lot going for it. There are so many amazing family friendly things to do in Tennessee from taking in
10 Amazing Budget Travel Destinations
From Asia to Central America, this year’s list of the best budget travel destinations has something for every type of traveler. Whether you want to stick close to home or venture off the beaten path, we have scoped out some
Adventures in Homeschooling
Since the inception of this blog, I really haven’t written much here except for travel or local adventures. However, as we venture into homeschooling (again), I want to share my frustrations, triumphs and finds with others who might be considering
7 Must Visit Spots on the McKenzie River, Oregon
Oregon is renowned for outdoor recreation and the wild and scenic McKenzie River, Oregon is a great place to experience so much the state has to offer. The McKenzie River is a tributary of the Willamette River that runs through
6 Epic Natural Hot Springs Near Mammoth
Are you looking for the best natural hot springs near Mammoth? If so, come right on in! If there is one thing that everyone in our family can agree on, it’s our love for hot pools of water! It can
3 Amazing Things to Do in San Juan Capistrano with Kids
Looking for a great day trip in Southern California? There are so many things to do in San Juan Capistrano, that it makes the perfect day trip from most anywhere in the southland. A few weeks ago we finally had
11 Fun Things to Do at Mission San Juan Capistrano with Kids
For years I have had it on my massive LA bucket list to take the train down to check out Mission San Juan Capistrano. However not being a California native I am not too up on California history so I
15 Fantastic Things to Do in Israel with Kids
Are you considering traveling to Israel with kids? Visiting Israel this past year with my son was one of the big surprises on our year away. This complicated country often gets bad press and as such doesn’t end up high
12 Spectacular State and National Parks Near Las Vegas
Las Vegas is well known for its casinos and nightlife. However, surprising to most, Las Vegas is also a great hub for exploring some of the west’s most beautiful nature. There are several great state and national parks near Las
4 Airports You Definitely Want to Fly From
For the frequent traveller, the sight of another airport is a pretty standard thing. After all, they mostly run the same way, and if you have been to one, you have been to them all right? Actually not really. In
10 MUST Read Tips for Traveling to Israel (+ What to Do)
Are you traveling to Israel soon? If so, read on for our top tips on traveling to Israel along with the best things to do in Israel included too! Israel is a beautiful, complicated, full of history country. Only the
10 Mistakes to Avoid When Visiting the Taj Mahal in India
If you are on a trip to India, the you will surely be planning visit the Taj Mahal in Agra. As one of the premier attractions in India it is on every bucket list, but there is a lot of
Festival of Colors: Tips to Celebrate Holi in India
Is celebrating the Festival of Colors, also known as Holi in India on your bucket list? If so, keep reading to find out all about how to celebrate one of our all time favorite holidays. After 10 years of celebrating