A Sad Story – with a Happy Ending
A visit to the Northwest Trek Wildlife Park - and the kindness of one employee - helped us get through the worst of the pandemic blues
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Seattle’s Space Needle: A Thrill for All Ages
Seattle's Space Needle is still as futuristic as it was when it opened almost 60 years ago - and a must see attraction for all ages!
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The Magic of Paris: A Child’s View
Witnessing the sense of wonder in my child’s face as we stood under the timeless presence of France’s “Iron Lady" reminded me of my own...
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Self-Guided Walking Tour of Montmartre
No Paris visit is complete without a walk through the hilltop village of Montmartre where artists like Picasso, Matisse and Modigliani lived
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How to Score Free Stays Abroad
Last summer I had an amazing time house-sitting in France with my daughter – first in Lyon for a month, then in Paris for three weeks.
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Making the Best of Paris’ Museums with Kids
Being in Paris with my young kid raised the question of whether it’d be worth investing time and money visiting its famous museums with her
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My Unfortunate Visit to Musée Picasso
I wanted my daughter's first visit to Musée Picasso to be a memorable introduction to his art. Unfortunately, things didn’t go as planned.
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How to Avoid Travel Burnout
Is “travel burnout” a thing? Isn’t travel what we do to get away from everything else that makes us feel burnout? This is what I learned...
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Discovering Lyon with Kids
Did you know that the city of Lyon, France, was selected by the New York Times as one of the world’s top 50 places to visit in 2019? I...
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Exploring Vieux-Lyon and its Traboules
Wandering down the cobbled streets of Old Lyon is like taking a stroll back in time. It’s easy to spend a few delightful hours...
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Behind-the-Scenes Tour of the Basilica of Notre-Dame de Fourvière in Lyon, France
The Basilica of Notre-Dame de Fourvière in Lyon is an absolute must-see, and its behind-the-scenes rooftop tour is simply amazing.
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Guadalajara with Kids
Being the second largest city in Mexico, Guadalajara has plenty of kid-friendly places and fun activities to fill your days.
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Caribbean Dolphin Encounter
The Sian Ka'an Biosphere Reserve is the largest protected area in the Mexican Caribbean and living paradise of beauty, peace and wild life.
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Top Reasons to Stay at Hotel Xcaret Mexico
Top five reasons to stay at the luxurious Hotel Xcaret Mexico in Playa del Carmen.
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Mexico City with Kids
Mexico City is the kind of place one needs plenty of time and patience to explore and fall in love with, especially if traveling with kids.
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Kid-Friendly Restaurants in Playa del Carmen
A list of places in Playa del Carmen to get work done or have a conversation with another adult while your child burns some energy.
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Senses World: Daycare in Playa del Carmen
When looking for a bilingual, play-based daycare in Playa del Carmen, Mexico, check out Senses World.
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A Trip to Las Coloradas
A trip off-the-beaten-path took us on an adventure to discover Yucatan's beautiful pink lagoons.
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Enchanted nights in Los Angeles
One of the many things I love about LA is the array of experiences the city and its parks, venues, museums, et al offer to anyone willing to
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