Winter Break Road Trip : Part 1/2 – Southern California to Brian Head Utah
Road trip with many stops and sights from Southern California to Brian Head during “ski week” February break
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No restaurants, No problem: Bring your own meal ideas for Camping or Roadtrips
Travel and recreating this summer may take a little more planning than usual, but I’m happy to report that it can still be done safely and thoughtfully! Our family has enjoyed a few day trips and local camping trips this summer, despite the pandemic. Of note – things could change as there is currently an […]
Read MoreFamily Travel: China – General Tips and Packing List
My family recently went on a two-week trip to China in order to celebrate my parents’ 70th birthdays. We had to postpone our trip for a year due to various circumstances, but finally made it happen this past June! While we do try to take extended family/ multigenerational reunions and trips a few times […]
Read MoreFamily Travel: Joshua Tree National Park
I remember the first time Jason and I visited Joshua Tree. It was in 2010, the year we moved to Southern California. As we drove through the park full of Joshua trees and boulders, we marvelled at the unique and otherworldly landscape. We looked at each other and both remarked how this was a place unlike […]
Read MoreTravel: Highlights of Zion and Bryce Canyon National Parks
Our comprehensive trip report to help plan a family trip to Zion and Bryce Canyon National Parks. I’ve shared our detail itinerary, lodging info, hikes,and gear recommendations.
Read MoreSoCal Roadtrips: 2019 Superbloom part 2 – Carrizo Plain and Antelope Valley
Tips for visiting the Carrizo Plain National Monument and Antelope Valley Poppy Reserve during spring bloom.
Read MoreSocal Daytrips: Spring Blooms in Southern California
After one of the coldest and wettest winters I’ve experienced since moving to Southern California in 2010, we have been rewarded with magnificent spring wildflower blooms. Some are calling this a “Superbloom” year, and while I’m not sure what technically qualifies as a superbloom versus a very good bloom, I can personally attest that the […]
Read MoreFamily Travel : 50 hours in Death Valley National Park
Details about our family road trip from Southern California to Death Valley National Park over 3 days and 2 nights
Read MoreFamily Travel: Ice Castles – Midway, Utah
We recently went on a family ski trip to Park City, and I’ll be sharing more details and planning tips on that soon. While we were in Utah, since my parents don’t ski anymore, I wanted to take the family somewhere we could all enjoy = Ice Castles. We had visited the Ice Castles […]
Read MoreFamily Travel: Camping with Kids
It can be done, and it can be enjoyable. This is the most popular post request I’ve gotten from our friends and the Instagram community. Disclaimer – I’m writing this post for those who have never camped before, who may not consider themselves “outdoorsy”, and/ or who might be feeling a bit intimated about staying […]
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