You might think you have to travel to an actual German town, or at the very least, a “Bavarian village” such as Leavenworth, Washington, which goes all out at Christmas-time. But the answer is no! You can visit the charming...
Family Fun In Las Vegas In January On A Budget
For the past several years I’ve attended a large convention in Las Vegas. As it happens, it’s always in January or early February, which means that the weather can be iffy—sometimes pleasant, sometimes freezing, sometimes rainy. And, the hotel...
Why You Should Add Colorado Rafting to Your Family’s Road Trip
The best family road trips are spaced out with fun sightseeing and activities everywhere you go. Make your stop in Colorado unforgettable by experiencing the Rocky Mountains how they were supposed to be experienced: in the great outdoors. One...
What to Consider When Moving Your Family Abroad
For some people, myoving to a new country is just part of life’s rich adventures, but for many others it is a source of stress. Expats agree that regardless of what your motives are to move to another country,...
Camping Activities for Kids
When it comes to camping, I mostly don’t care if my kids are bored. In fact, I think it’s good for them to be bored. To be unplugged and to know the birds start chirping and sunrise and the...
New South Willamette Food Trail Throughout Lane County, Oregon
The state of Oregon is a remarkable place for food. The geography encompasses coastal waters, providing abundant seafood such as Dungeness crab, salmon, and oysters. Mountains and meadows provide mushrooms, berries, fruits, and nuts . . . in particular,...
There’s Lots to Love About Washington’s Long Beach Peninsula
Over a beautiful spring weekend in March, I and my 11-year-old son went to the Long Beach Peninsula in Washington State. It also happened to be the weekend of the first annual Coastal Celtic Music Festival, held March 22 through...
LEGOLAND California Amusement Park
Five years have passed since we frequented LEGOLAND Florida Resort, a trip my then seven-year-old has earmarked as the best day of his life—no small accolade for the son of a travel writer. As one might suspect, he was...
