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November 14, 2018.Reading time 4 minutes.

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Hi, I’m Felicia – a mom of two boys, wife, doctor, adventure enthusiast, food lover, and photographer. I spend a lot of time and energy researching fun things and interesting things for my family to do, explore, and eat – so I created this blog to share some information that might be helpful to others.

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POV : When you can’t see much due to the rain an

POV : When you can’t see much due to the rain and mist, but the path is stunning in itself. 🤩

Have you ever hiked to a vista point, only for the views to be obscured by weather? This happened to us when we visited Dettifoss (though from the lower viewing platform, we were able to get a decent view despite the fog), and continued on to try to see Selfoss. This was definitely an experience where the journey was just as as wonder full as the destination - isn’t the path so beautiful and otherworldly?

📍 North Iceland, June 11, 2022

#iceland #icelandnature #icelandtrip #northiceland #hikingwithkids #hikeitbaby #alltrails #dettifoss #dettifosswaterfall #selfoss #thisadventurelife #adventuretogether #icelandadventure #tinybigadventure #diversifyoutdoors #outdoorasian #optoutside #outsidetogether #beautifuldestinations #icelandreels #wongsjumpforjoy

Iceland Day 7 Mini Vlog, North Iceland 6.11.2022

Iceland Day 7 Mini Vlog, North Iceland
6.11.2022

Farm Stay: Möðrudalur/Fjalladýrð: Icelandic breakfast and cuddles with goats

Stop 1: We visited the Dettifoss and Selfoss waterfalls. Dettifoss is the second most powerful waterfall in all of Europe. Despite the rain and fog which limited our views, we found this hike to be very beautiful.

Stop 2: Viti Crater - The Viti Crater is known for its vibrant blue water and epic views, but all we saw was fog. 😒

Stop 3: Hverarönd (aka Namaskard) geothermal mud pools

Stop 4: Husavik - we visited the Eurovision museum and then went for a soak at Geosea (one of our favorite Iceland hot springs!)

Stop 5: Godafoss - another impressive waterfall, but we lost our drone here - it lost signal by the waterfall. 😭

Sleep: Akureyi - we made it to the sweetest Guesthouse Baegisa, greeted by baby lamb 🐑

If we had more time, we would have stopped by the Myvatn Nature Baths, but look forward to coming back and hopefully seeing some of these sights again on a clear day.

Is Iceland on your bucket list? Our family went on a 11 day road trip around the island on the ring road and has created a IG guide with daily minivlogs to help you plan your trip! It was one of our favorite and most epic vacations ever! 🙌

#iceland #visiticeland #visiticeland🇮🇸 #icelandtrip #icelandroadtrip #icelandadventure #northiceland #inspiredbyiceland #husavik #geosea #icelandhotsprings #godafoss #dettifoss #icelandblogger #familytravel #travelwithkids #outdoorasian #adventuretogether

Never in a million years would I have guessed that

Never in a million years would I have guessed that one day I would be sitting in a room full of incredible, inspiring and passionate athletes and ski industry leaders at the Nordica Women’s Summit to brainstorm and discuss how we can make skiing more inclusive and inviting for women and individuals from diverse backgrounds, and to weigh in about @nordicaski products being specifically designed to empower women on the mountains! 🙌

My story is quite different from the others in that I have the least skiing experience and knowledge… by a lot! I’ve gone from growing up in an immigrant Chinese American family with limited resources and exposure to skiing… to becoming a hesitant and skeptical adult skier… to finally falling in love with skiing as a 40+ yo mom who is still working on my skills while trying to keep up with my kids! 😅⛷️

I recognize the incredible privilege in having a voice in the ski industry as a consumer, woman, mom and member of the BIPOC community. I am very aware of the many barriers to getting people into the sport and try to find ways and resources to reduce them where I can (☝️highlight: ski deals). I look forward to continuing to share our story and tips to make skiing fun and accessible for more people this winter season!

Who else is excited for snow?! ❄️ (And if you’re not that’s cool too, maybe I can convince you to glamping 🏕️ 😉) #theoutdoorsisforeveryone

#womenwhoski #womenski #skilikeagirl #nordicawomen #fitforthelongrun #womenofwinter #diversifyoutdoors #outdoorasian #skilife #skiseason #optoutside #squadgoals #jumpforjoy #womensupportingwomen #inclusiveoutdoors

Fall feels 🍁💛🍃 Hiking through the foliag

Fall feels 🍁💛🍃

Hiking through the foliage in Utah made me feel so nostalgic about my childhood in New England. 😍🥹

Are the leaves starting to turn where you live? Where are your favorite places to leaf peep 👀 ?

#fallfeels #naturetherapy #foliage #meditation #naturetherapy #naturelovers #takeahike #alltrails #parkcity #utah #visitutah #optoutside #fallvibes #fallcolors #fallhikes

Would you like to glamp here? 🏕️ (save this p

Would you like to glamp here? 🏕️ (save this post to help plan your visit!)

*captions were autogenerated so it’s Huttopia not Hotopia :)

We had such a fun time at Huttopia Paradise Springs and have had so many people asking about the glamping experience that I made a vlog highlighting our recent stay!

This is such a magical place, tucked away in the Angeles National Forest - just 1.5 hours from LA and less than 2 hours from Orange County, CA. It’s a place where you can have the camping experience of unplugging and unwinding, without having roughing it! They have comfortable well stocked tents with everything you need, lots of games and activities in site, and the cafe serves lattes and crepes, burgers and pizza 🙌

This location is open until 10/31/22, so if you’d like $150 off a 2 night stay this fall- DM me! For those who are not in the SoCal area, @huttopiacanadausa has locations throughout North America and Europe and continues to expand.

#wongweekendadventures #glampingresort #glamping #glampingnotcamping #huttopia #huttopiaparadisesprings #angelesnationalforest #socaladventures #socalliving #socalmoms #ocmoms #optoutside #familytravelvlog #familytravelblogger #familytravelvlog #multigenerationaltravel #outsidetogether

#bringthegrandparents 🏕️❤️ I know that t

#bringthegrandparents 🏕️❤️

I know that this may not be possible for many reasons for some. But if it is - even if it takes a bit of convincing, effort and modifications - invite them along on an adventure every now and then! No matter how reluctant my dad is (he’s an introverted homebody), he always ends up having a good time 🥰.

My parents sacrificed so much, and worked so hard, to raise my brother and I. Even now after their retirement and in their mid 70’s, they continue to be a major part of our lives - helping out daily in so many ways.

My parents and I are very different in personality and interests, and we do have our conflicts and tensions. But despite that - we always show up for, and consider, each other. We make sacrifices and compromises to be able to live as a multigenerational family, but this is also why we are able to do what all the things we do.

Swipe to see the pics that budding photographer Alex took of my parents- I think this is one of the happiest photos of my dad ever . ❤️

#familytime #multigenerationalfamily #multigenerationaltravel #chineseamerican #aapifamily #outdoorasian #diversityinadventure #diversifyoutdoors #huttopiaparadisesprings #glamping #optoutside #outsidetogether #maketheeffort #liveintentionally #lovemyfam

I couldn’t pass up these family matching s’mor

I couldn’t pass up these family matching s’mores pajamas and slippers for our glamping trip. 😆🏕️🥰

#familypajamas #twinning #nailedit #twinningiswinning #smores #huttopiaparadisesprings #huttopia #glamping #glampinglife #campingwithkids #campstyle #camping #socaladventures #socalfamily #socalmoms #ocmoms #tinybigadventure #wongweekendadventures #choosejoy #havefun #familyfuntime #familytimeisthebesttime #lovemyfam #everydayadventurefam #adventuretogether #outdoorasian #aapifamily #diversifyoutdoors

Apple picking is an annual fall tradition for our

Apple picking is an annual fall tradition for our family 🍏🍁❤️.

It’s something I did with my family growing up in a suburb of Boston, and that I’ve continued to do as an adult with my kids and often with my parents as well!

Apple picking options are a bit harder to come by in Southern California compared to Massachusetts, but you can find upick orchards in Julian and Oak Glen. It’s always a good idea to check before you go to make sure there are still apples!

We found this apple tree 🌳 while glamping at Huttopia Paradise Springs in the Angeles National Forest.

Thanks grandpa for capturing these pics of us apple picking 2022!

#appleseason #applepicking #upickapples #socalappleorchards #huttopiaparadisesprings #socalfamily #socalmoms #socalliving #socaladventures #wongweekendadventures #familytraditions #aapifamily #outdoorasian #tinybigadventure #optoutside #fallvibes #autumnvibes #shopdoen #glamping

Apple season = Fall to me 🍎🍏 While glampin

Apple season = Fall to me 🍎🍏

While glamping 🏕️ last weekend at Huttopia Paradise Springs - a beautiful spot tucked in the Angeles National Forest < 2 hours from LA and OC, we visited their little fruit orchard. The apple tree was brimming with perfectly ripe apples, so I picked a few for our apple cheddar and cracker plate.

How are you welcoming fall? Are you a fan of things - apple, or pumpkin spice? Have you gotten your sweaters and cozy throw blankets out of storage yet ? I’d love to hear what you love about fall 🍁.

#firstdayoffall #autumnequinox #appleseason #appleandcheese #slowdownandenjoylife #liveintentionally #everydaywonders #fallvibes #fallishere #applepicking #glamping #fallglamping #fallcamping #cozyvibes #sweaterweather #socalmoms #socalliving #socalfall

Today may be the last official day of summer ☀️ , but we are still planning for more pool days here in Southern California (especially since our pool is finally done ➡️ head over to @everydayadventurehome for a first look 🙌!)

Don’t get me wrong, I love the fall 🍁 and am looking forward to sweater weather and cozy vibes. But I’m not quite ready for the transition yet. How about you?

Is it still summery where you live, or are you full on embracing fall?

Ps: Brian false started his jump, so he’s already in the pool with the floatie 😆

📍 @huttopiacanadausa Paradise Springs

#huttopia #huttopiaparadisesprings #glamping
#adventurefamily #havefun #choosejoy #wongweekendadventures #optoutside #outsidetogether #workhardplayhard #wongsjumpforjoy #thisadventurelife #mamastillgotit #outdoorasian #wecoloroutside #poolvibes #angelesnationalforest #socalmoms #ocmoms #funmoms

When’s the last time you unplugged? 👩🏻‍💻🔌📴🌿

I put this question up in my stories:
- 50% responded within the last month 🏞️
- 25% said within the last year 🌅
- 25% couldn’t remember the last time they were unplugged. 😧

We live in a very busy and face paced world, and during a time when it’s so easy to be reached by phone, email or text. Due to the nature of our jobs and roles, Jason and I both work full time, plus are on call (nights and weekends) quite a bit.

That’s a big part of why I love getting outside and off line. After signing out our services and patients after a long work week, it’s nice to be unreachable - even for just part of the weekend - so that we can rest, recharge, and be fully present with each other as a family. ❤️

This past weekend, we escaped to Huttopia Paradise Springs - a Glamping site in the Angeles National Forest less than 1.5 hours from LA, and less than 2 hours from OC.

Although we were “off grid”, @huttopiacanadausa made this an easy getaway - our canvas tents had comfortable beds with bedding, toilet and shower, kitchenette, grill with burner, cooler with ice packs and solar powered electricity. There was a cafe that served lattes, crepes and pizza, and fun yard games, pool and playground for all to enjoy!

If this is something you’d enjoy, they’re doing a promotion now through end of the fall season 10/31. DM me for $150 off a 2 night stay. 🏕️

#wongweekendadventures #weekendwarriors #glamping #huttopiaparadisesprings #naturetherapy #disconnecttoreconnect #wellness #selfcare #fillyourcup #doctorlife #couplesinmedicine #ocmoms #optoutside #getoutside #unplug #nowifigreatconnection #angelesnationalforest #nature

SUMMIT One Vanderbilt 🌆 The last thing we sque

SUMMIT One Vanderbilt 🌆

The last thing we squeezed in NYC before heading home to Southern California was a visit to @summitov . We wanted our kids to experience an impressive view of the city, and decided to give this new attraction a try.

According to their official description: SUMMIT One Vanderbilt takes the concept of an “observation deck” to entirely new heights with 3 levels immersive experiences, art installations and thrilling moments that are unlike any “deck” in the world. With a unique blend of light, sound, and infinite reflectivity, SUMMIT changes the way New York feels at anytime, day or night.

Jason was skeptical at first, but ultimately won over by how fun and interactive the experience was. The boys LOVED it and didn’t want to leave! Due to the rainy weather, we weren’t able to ride up the Ascent glass elevator that day.

We didn’t make it to the museums or Central Park this time, but NYC is one of my favorite cities so we’ll find a way back another time! 🍎❤️

#wongweekendadventures #weekendwarriors #visitnyc #nycwithkids #exploremore #summitonevanderbilt #summitov #nycviews #ilovenyc #familytravel #travelwithkids #makememoriestogether #wongsjumpforjoy

Why are New York bagels so good? I googled this a

Why are New York bagels so good?

I googled this and it apparently comes down to 2 things:

1) The New York water, which is a key ingredient and is very soft (low in calcium and magnesium)

2) the way the bagels are cooked. The NY style bagels ferment at least overnight and are briefly boiled before baking.

We chose @bagelpub because it was across from the courtyard Chelsea where we stayed and it did not disappoint! We loved everything we ordered, and were amazed by the incredible variety of cream cheese and toppings 🤯.

When in NYC, you have to try the bagels! 🥯

#wongweekendadventures #nyc #nycwithkids #newyorkbagel #nycbagels #bagels #brunchnyc #foodiefamily #nyceats #travelwithkids #familytravel

What is the top attraction you’d want to see in

What is the top attraction you’d want to see in NYC?

During this quick visit, we only had one evening and part of the next morning to squeeze in some NYC ( after my family reunion in Connecticut) before flying back to the West Coast.

My kids REALLY wanted to see the Statue of Liberty 🗽 up close after learning about it at school. Most tours are during the daytime, and I knew we wouldn’t have time to visit Ellis island, the Statue of Liberty and the museum - but I still wanted to make it happen for them.

Here are three options for visiting the Statue of Liberty during the evening (summer season):

1) Staten Island Ferry (free)
2) @circlelinenyc Statue of Liberty Super Express Cruise ($86 total for 2 adults 2 kids) - 11am to 7pm over the summer
3) Luxury Sailing experience - sounded nice, but a bit long and fancy $$$ with kids

We went with option 2, and had a great time! Here are some more details if you’re looking for a quick and easy way to get up close to the iconic Statue of Liberty and back from Downtown NYC. This express cruise departs from slip 6 in Battery Park every hour on the hour beginning at 11am or from Pier 16, South Street Seaport, 20 minutes later and is a total of 50 minutes.

#nyc #statueofliberty #statueofliberty🗽 #visitnyc #nyctravel #thebigapple #familytravelblogger #tripadvisor #circlelinecruise #weekendwarriors #wongweekendadventures #familytravel #bringthekids

#photodump 18 hours in NYC 🍎🏙7/30-8/1/22 O

#photodump 18 hours in NYC 🍎🏙7/30-8/1/22

On our way home from our family reunion weekend in Connecticut, we had Sunday night and Monday morning to eat some delicious food and see some sights in NYC. This is how we spent our time there with our kids.

Sunday evening:
We got some ice cream 🍦 at the South Street Seaport and boarded an evening express cruise to see the Statue of Liberty 🗽 . Afterwards, we enjoyed a nice dinner at @momofukussambar (don’t worry, the kids have mocktails 🍹), then walked to one World Trade Center and the 9/11 memorial.

Stay: Marriott Courtyard Chelsea (booked with points)

Monday morning:
We grabbed delicious bagels 🥯from @bagelpub. It was a rainy day, so we decided to stay indoors and experience a new attraction @summitone before heading to the airport.

Would we have liked to spend more time in NYC? Absolutely! There were so many more things we wanted to see, eat and do. But, as a couple in medicine and weekend warrior family, we make the most of the time off together we have. We look forward to coming back and seeing more next time!

If you had less than 1 day in NYC, what would you see and eat?

#weekendwarriors #wongweekendadventures #familytravel #familytravelblogger #visitNYC #NYCwithkids #tripadvisor #trivago #southstreetseaport #summitonevanderbilt #newyorkeats #newyorkbagels #couplesinmedicine #doctorlife #workhardplayhard #liveintentionally

We are Family! ❤️✨🦀 My parents both come

We are Family! ❤️✨🦀

My parents both come from big and close families. Growing up, we would regularly gather with my dad’s side (mostly on east coast) for the holidays. My parents, aunts and uncles would take turns hosting. I have always felt so lucky to be part of such a tight knit family.

My cousins have continued the tradition, and one of them hosts our big family reunion in Connecticut every summer. We were planning to go in 2020, but for obvious reasons, postponed returning until this summer. Although Jason and I could barely take time off (due to staffing issues) we squeezed a quick trip out over a weekend to be with 50+ family members. It was so nice to see everyone, get out on the water, catch some crabs (a new tradition my cousins started), play games and feast together! 🙌

Does your family do reunions or have any special traditions?

#familyreunion #familyislove #lovemyfamily #newengland #connecticut #aapi #chineseamerican #extendedfamily #multigenerational #crabbing #outdoorasian #outsidetogether #thewaterisopen

Wait for it… 🛥🌸 🌅 New England sunsets h

Wait for it… 🛥🌸 🌅 New England sunsets hit different 🥰

I love our west coast sunsets over the Pacific Ocean but this one from my cousin’s backyard in Old Saybrook, CT was a different kind of special - calming and breathtaking all at once! 🙌

#littlemoments #lovelylittlemoments #connecticut #oldsaybrook #newengland #visit_newengland #visitconnecticut #eastcoastsunset #marina #appreciatethelittlethings #smallwonders #nofilter #shotoniphone #travelblogger

🍃Sharing a memory from my own New England child

🍃Sharing a memory from my own New England childhood - lying under shady big trees , watching the leaves sway in the breeze 🍃- with my little ❤️

I finally had time to go through pics/ videos from our quick trip back east (we could only make it out for a weekend due to work short staffing but squeezed a lot in!). We went for a reunion with 50+ family members including my dad and his surviving siblings, all their kids and grandkids.

Fun fact : I was born in NY and grew up in New England where many of my relatives still live. After 30 years and completing my psychiatry residency, I decided to move cross country to California to try something different! My parents followed shortly after. We don’t make it back to New England very often, but when we do It’s so nostalgic. 🥰

Do you have any memories like this from your childhood? Do you still take the time to appreciate the little things now?

#newengland #connecticut #eastcoast #familytimeisthebesttime #boymomlife #aapi #chineseamerican #newenglandoutdoors #slowdownandlookaround #workhardplayhard #weekendwarriors #mamasinmedicine #doctorlife #liveintentionally #nomadixpartner #childhoodunplugged #childhoodmagic #magicofchildhood #1000hoursoutside #tinybigadventure #wildkind #everydaywonders

24 hours at Crystal Cove State Park, Newport Beach

24 hours at Crystal Cove State Park, Newport Beach, CA 🌊✨

We lucked out with a one night cancellation for the Crystal Cove historic cottages (tips on how to reserve a stay here in my link in bio), but we often visit Crystal Cove State Park as a day trip.

Some of our favorite things to do here are:
- head to the beach and boogie board or play in the sand
- check out tide pools 🐚
- go for a hike on one of the park’s trails 🥾
- watch the sunset 🌅
- rent a firepit (through beachcomber)

Dining options: 🍽
- This is a great place to bring a picnic - you can stop at Trader Joe’s across the road and pick up cheese, fruit, prepared sandwiches and salads or order a pizza 🍕 from Zpizza.
- for an easy quick meal, we like to walk up to the shake shack at the top of the bluff and grab burgers and shakes.
- If we have a something to celebrate or are feeling fancy, we dine at the Beachcomber restaurant (tip : there are very few reservations available via open table, so once you get to the beach check in with the hostess and then hang at the beach while you wait 1-2 hours for a table).

Have you visited Crystal Cove State Park before?

#crystalcovecottages #crystalcovehistoricdistrict #bringthegrandparents #multigenerationaltravel #multigenerationalfamily #aapi #asianfamily #socalfamily #ocmoms #socalmoms #irvinemoms #newportbeach #newportcoast #castateparks #livelagunabeach #outsidetogether #optoutside #outdoorasian #doctorlife #workhardplayhard #weekendwarriors #couplesinmedicine #familyvideo

How to Make Avocado 🥑 Toast! 3 ingredients : -

How to Make Avocado 🥑 Toast!

3 ingredients :
- Toasted sliced bread (my favorite is @ryegoods sourdough)
- Scoop avocado out with a small spoon onto the bread 🥑
- Sprinkle with Everything but the bagel seasoning! (I got mine at Trader Joe’s but I hear Costco and other stories carry a version of this too)

Optional: squeeze of lemon, bacon, cherry tomatoes

#easyrecipes #campfood #brunchrecipes #brunchideas #avocadotoast #avocadorecipes #thefeedfeed #thefeedfeedvegan #foodstagram #glamping #campingmeals #ocfoodie #socalfoodie #socalmoms #ocmoms #crystalcovebeachcottages #newportbeach

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