Our family had a fabulous time exploring Seattle – the Emerald City. As we were planning our trip, we did lots of research online to find the best and unique things to see in Seattle. Once we finalized our itinerary, we did additional research on how to save money on admissions – after all, we…
Did you know that Benjamin Franklin gave pet squirrels to friends? They weren’t white elephant gifts, either. I guess having pet squirrels was a thing back the late 1700s. While most people picture Benjamin Franklin flying a kite in a lighting storm, he was much more than that. The Benjamin Franklin Museum in Philadelphia is…
Maui offers some very diverse landscapes. One side of the island is similar to the mountain deserts of Utah. The other is lush and green as far as the eye can see. Iao Valley State Monument is so beautiful that you’ll want to hang out for days just enjoying the steep, towering mountains and lush…
Utah is known for some amazing winter activities for the whole family. Here’s an activity that doesn’t require strapping on skis. But it does involve dressing warm for the cold weather. Ice Castles in Midway, Utah, is a wonderful winter wonderland meant for exploring. There really is nothing else like it in Utah, and it’s…
Twenty years ago, I was living in a small town in Southern France. I learned all about the culture and even brought a little piece of it home with me. I purchased a nativity set of little clay people known as santons. They’re indicative to southern France and are a great reminder to me of…
Visitors will flock to see the Space Needle at Seattle Center. But did you know there’s an amazing glass garden next door? Chihuly Garden and Glass is a great opportunity to see some colorful glass sculptures. While they may be classified as sculptures, they are truly intricate pieces of art. I had no idea what…
The Oregon coast is majestic, and many enjoy traveling and camping up and down the coast. My wife and I enjoyed a weeklong road trip doing the same thing a couple summers ago. The trick is knowing where to setup camp as you journey along the coast. Beverly Beach State Park is a great place…
Over the years, we’ve taken our kids to the Clark Planetarium in downtown Salt Lake City. It’s a great place for younger kids because of the interactive exhibits. For older kids and teens, there are still opportunities to learn. But there are also some spectacular films and laser shows that provide that added level of…
We took two of our kids to experience Paris last month. We’d been saving for a few years in order to make it happen. But one of the challenges we have when booking family trips is finding an inexpensive hotel that can accommodate kids. My experience with hotels in Paris is that they’re super small….
Everyone’s familiar with the Road to Hana on Maui. But after taking a tour with Hoaloha Jeep Adventures on the Reverse Road to Hana this summer, the experience is something I hope more visitors to Maui will take advantage of. Taking the back route to Hana gives you a better experience of Maui. You get…
