I recently took a road trip with my 12-year-old son from Eugene, Oregon to Oakland, California to visit a friend. My friend needed a car, and I happened to have one I was no longer driving, so it seemed...
There’s More Than Just Theme Parks: Visiting Orlando, Florida
Being the home of Disney World, it makes sense that a lot of people think that all Orlando has to offer is fun. With theme parks around every corner, it’s sometimes hard to separate ideas of rollercoasters and commercial...
Enjoy a German-Style Christmas Market in Oregon
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,...
