Paso Robles in San Luis Obispo County of California is world famous for its wineries, over 200 of them to be exact. But Paso Robles is not just about wine. There is much more to the area for the entire family. This town and San Luis Obispo County in general are perfect locations for agritourism. …
Fresno Blossom Trail also known as Fresno County Blossom Trail or California Blossom trail is one of those unique attractions that exist only in California. Fresno area is the region of the Golden State where one third of all stone fruits sold in the U.S. are grown, such as plums, peaches, apricots and nectarines. And …
One day in Death Valley National Park – is it worth it, especially after 2022 flood? A day trip to Death Valley or any other national park for that matter is not typically our family’s modus operandi. I strongly recommend spending more than a day in a park to really explore and enjoy it rather …
If you have been following my blog for a while you have probably figured out that I put a huge focus on making travel affordable to ALL families. This new article, “Free Things to Do in Bay Area”, is just the latest in the series of my blog posts about travel on a shoestring budget. …
I have not been THIS excited to share an attraction with you. Why so? Well, it’s new, it’s fun, it’s educational and… it’s MINE! Since March 2021 my family and I have been working really hard on creating California Lavender Honey Farm, a 10 acres farm in Paso Robles wine growing region of California, on …
With air travel costs increasing dramatically and flights being cancelled left and right while gas prices are skyrocketing we decided to try another mode of travel – the good old railroad. There is something romantic about a train ride, even the title of the route, “Coast Starlight”, has a hint of old world glamour – …
Have you ever heard of Idyllwild? Chances are this idyllic mountain town has been flying under your radar and yet there are so many great things to do in Idylwild, California. Located on the top of St. Jacinto mountain right above Palm Springs, Idyllwild is a complete “antipode” of Palm Springs with much cooler weather …
