“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 …
Big Sur itinerary – best hikes, scenic spots and hidden gems Read More »
Florida is synonymous with great family vacation time filled with sunshine, palm trees, and beautiful beaches with optimal water temperatures for swimming and splashing even for small kids. Tampa Bay is probably our most favorite family friendly destination in Florida. First of all, it is located on the Gulf Coast so the ocean is much …
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 »
Last week I published a family road trip itinerary that includes a stop in Santa Cruz: Scenic CA-1 Family Road Trip. If you want to spend more time in Santa Cruz and explore further, this new itinerary is a great add-on to the previous one for an excellent weekend getaway. Our most favorite part of …
Nature Exploration in Santa Cruz – family trip itinerary 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 »
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 …
Northern Sonoma County – Exploring the “Russian Territory” Read More »
