Find the Wonder in Every Day
We’ve been hearing a lot about Japan over the past few years, and for good reason. The exchange rate has been favorable, flights from the West Coast are easy (and sometimes surprisingly affordable!), the food is incredible, and for tweens and teens, Japan (being the home of anime and Pokémon) is a dream destination. Our […]
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My bucket list of travel destinations is largely nature-inspired. Some of our favorite trips have included visiting U.S. national parks, backpacking to Havasupai Falls, witnessing the magic of synchronous fireflies in Smoky Mountain National Park and roadtripping around Iceland. For as long as I can remember, I’ve dreamt of seeing the aurora borealis, aka “Northern […]
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In early September, I took my tween boys on a quick mother-sons trip to the Bay Area. Jason sat out this trip, as he was covering call for the weekend for general surgery. The last time we visited San Francisco was in 2019 ! I wasn’t sure what to expect, and imagined there had been […]
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While most of our time in French Polynesia was spent on a week-long catamaran adventure with our friends, Designed to Explore, we couldn’t resist squeezing in a little time on the island of Moorea before heading home. We only had about 30 hours on Moorea. But even in that short window, it wowed us with […]
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French Polynesia offers stunning turquoise lagoons, beautiful beaches and vibrant coral reefs making it a perfect family vacation destination. A week-long catamaran trip with Designed to Explore offers unforgettable memories through activities like snorkeling, sailing, and harvesting coconuts. The trip is family-friendly and can be customized, with a special discount available for readers.
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Want to visit China but unsure how to plan, or how to get around without speaking Chinese? For spring break, our multigenerational family booked two multi-day itineraries with Lost Plate Food Tours. From Chengdu to Xi’an, we ate our way through hidden street food stalls and family-run restaurants, and explored cultural and historical sites. No planning was needed beyond booking our flights from Los […]
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Skiing is our family’s favorite winter activity! We’ve come a long way since our boys, now 9 and 12, started out at 3-4 years old. I’ve also gradually overcome many of my ski anxieties as a mom and adult learner! If you are curious about skiing as a family – here’s a post to help […]
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Last summer, we had an unforgettable family adventure in southeast Wyoming — full of wild landscapes, friendly competition, and plenty of new experiences! Splitting into two teams, we took on some of the best outdoor activities Wyoming has to offer, from archery and rock climbing to fly fishing and horseback riding. Over the course of three days, we traveled west from Cheyenne to Saratoga, making incredible memories along the way. Follow along for an overview of our epic itinerary and for inspiration to help plan your own trip to Wyoming!
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Our family enjoyed a memorable multi-generational trip to Puerto Vallarta. We stayed at the all-inclusive Velas Vallarta Resort. During our week in Puerto Vallarta, we explored local attractions, participated in adventures like ziplining, and experienced the local cuisine, all while creating cherished family memories
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This blog post shares a Spring Break family adventure in Paris, detailing travels from London via Eurostar, lodging at Hotel Louvre Piemont, and several cultural and culinary experiences. Highlights include a private Louvre tour, a food tour in Le Marais, visiting the Eiffel Tour, and capturing memories through a photoshoot. Several iconic Parisian landmarks were visited.
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