If you are still thinking about summer vacation plans, this post is for you. The national parks are one of the least expensive and most extraordinary vacations you could plan. Here's a breakdown of where we stayed and what we did at seven of the best national parks. :: Zion National . . .
Family Friendly Weekend in New Orleans
We just returned from a weekend in New Orleans. Fun fact: I used to work for a Congressman that represented parts of New Orleans before and after the aftermath of Hurricane Katrina. So NOLA has a special place in my heart. It's been over 20 years and three kids since my last visit. Obviously . . .
Three Days In Colorful Copenhagen
Beneath the dreary gray skies of spring in Copenhagen you'll find simply designed, colorful row houses tightly nestled along canal banks. To my mind, Copenhagen is part Amsterdam, part Venice, and part Prague. The basic geography of the city built around canals is reminiscent of Amsterdam; the low . . .
Two Days In Magical Fes
Last year, for spring break, I surprised my son with a trip to Morocco. I chose Morocco because I wanted him to have a unique cultural experience in a place very different from where we live. Our first stop was Marrakech. After a few days, we departed Marrakech and made our way through the High . . .
9 Places To Visit in Barcelona
Usually at this time of year I would be on an annual trip to Barcelona. It didn't happen this year but I can't help reminiscing about my favorite places to visit. I've spent about three weeks in total in Barcelona so I feel like I have a good grasp of what to see and where to go. In today's post I'm . . .
What To See And Do On Hilton Head Island
We just returned from what has become an annual trip to Hilton Head Island for Thanksgiving. Our family has spent a lot of time on Hilton Head Island since the pandemic began in 2020. Before that we had visited Hilton Head only once, when our kids were much younger. We checked it off on our list of . . .
