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Do you have a family travel tradition? Do you have a destination on the map that you love going back to again and again? For our family it is Sonoma County and nearby areas of Marin County of Northern California. I already posted several Sonoma weekend getaway itineraries for different tastes and interests: Family friendly …
Sonoma weekend getaway: exploring Petaluma and Tomales Bay Read More »
“You just gotta appreciate everything. And that’s one of the most important things in life, is just really appreciating it, because, you know, we got to do this once, and it’s not for a long time, so enjoy it.” – Jay Moriarity. Jay Moriarity’s heart was bigger than the huge waves which he professionally surfed …
Family Road Trip in the footsteps of “Chasing Mavericks” movie Read More »
California HW 1, or Pacific Coast Highway, is one of the most scenic rides in the USA. Its whole length is 659 miles which would take days, if not weeks, to explore thoroughly and completely. But you can do portions of it at different times which can make for a nice one day California road …
Scenic CA-1 Family Road Trip Itinerary and California King Tides Read More »
Are you looking for the most charming walking tour of Carmel, California? I have got exactly what you need and then some! This is my last installment of the trilogy dedicated to attractions in Monterey Bay, California area. The previously posted stories are: Monterey family vacation itinerary and Things to Do in Carmel Valley and …
Walking Tour of Carmel: Fairy Tale Cottages and Secret Alleys Read More »
My fun, educational and affordable Smoky Mountains family vacation itinerary focuses on one of my most favorite U.S. National Parks and follows in the footsteps of the famous book by Bill Bryson, “A Walk in the Woods”. In 2015 a movie has also been produced based on the book …
“A Walk in the Woods” Smoky Mountains Family Vacation Read More »
The week is coming to a close and a busy parent is probably tired and possibly dreaming about a nice glass of wine 😉 If you live in Northern California in general and San Francisco Bay Area in particular you are blessed with Sonoma and Napa in the vicinity. I already did reviews of family …
Santa Cruz Mountains wine region 1 day family road trip itinerary Read More »
If you ever travel to Chicago, one place I highly recommend visiting outside the city is Starved Rock State Park. When people travel to a metropolitan area they tend to stay and explore attractions within the area. Thus, they don’t give themselves a chance to see those absolute gems that are just a little bit …
Frozen Beauty – Things to Do at Starved Rock State Park in Winter Read More »
