Weekend Trips

Big Sur itinerary

Big Sur itinerary – best hikes, scenic spots and hidden gems

“At dawn, Big Sur’s majesty is almost painful to behold. That same prehistoric look, the look of always, Nature smiling at herself in the mirror of eternity,”- Henry Miller. Big Sur lives up to its name and leaves you speechless. The origin of the name of this coastal region of California comes from the Spanish …

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Time Travel with President Lincoln – Illinois family road trip itinerary

Illinois is the Land of Lincoln. Yet, when thinking about Illinois family road trip, most people concentrate their attention on and around Chicago. Only few venture 3 hours South to Springfield – and those are the ones who don’t miss out on fantastic attractions and an outstanding educational opportunity. Learning about the past is very …

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Things to do in Kanab Utah

Sonoma weekend getaway: exploring Petaluma and Tomales Bay

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 …

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Christmas in Wisconsin family road trip itinerary

Christmas in Wisconsin is so much fun! When the holiday season is upon us, many people are looking for that perfect Christmas vacation destination. Some people like Christmas extravaganza in a big city. If you are one of them you may be interested in my earlier post, Christmas in Chicago. Some people, on the other …

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Northern Sonoma County – Exploring the “Russian Territory”

Our family is a big fan of Sonoma County. I have already published a couple of itineraries about Sonoma: Family Friendly Wineries in Sonoma and Sonoma Family Adventures – cheese, oysters, beer and the giants of the sea. We are especially in love with Northern part of the County, (North of the Russian River), which …

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