Grand Canyon National Park attracts tourists like a magnet. It is the 2nd most visited National Park in the U.S. The question is not whether to go there or not, but rather how to make the most of your trip, to make it fun, educational and affordable. Most people who visit Grand Canyon fly either …
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I love Christmas in Chicago. Some people would argue that New York is better for the holiday season among big cities in the U.S. but I have a warm spot in my heart to the Windy City on the banks of Lake Michigan. It may be cold by nature but not personality. It is not …
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 …
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Today I am going to tell you about all the wonderful things to do in Pacifica, California because it is one of my most favorite coastal towns. The biggest benefit of living in San Francisco Bay Area is being so close to the ocean. I truly believe that the ocean has a therapeutic effect on …
Oakland does not come to mind as a prime travel destination. It has a bit of a sour reputation and it does not have the postcard perfect beauty and appeal as other locations in San Francisco Bay Area. However, I think it would be unfair to dismiss Oakland from your travel plans completely. It has …
Many people visiting Hawaii experience Classic Maui, which I described in detail in my previous blog post. What our family loves to do when we travel is to go off the beaten path, stop at local farms, eat off the land and learn about local cuisine. Maui provides a lot of opportunities for agricultural tourism: …
Dreams do come true, if you really work hard at them. My “impossible” dream has always been to travel to Maui. When we lived in Illinois all odds were against me. An 8-hour flight to Hawaii cost over $500 per person, while a 2-hour flight to Florida cost less than $200. It was all really …
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