We missed out on the special fourth grade park pass last year because we decided not to take our planned trip to Yellowstone, Grand Tetons, and Glacier National Parks due to the pandemic. Lucky forContinue reading
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An Encinitas Afternoon
I have an Encinitas outing that was so nice we did it twice – once just me and my husband and once with the kids, too. Start near The Lumberyard shopping center in Encinitas. SinceContinue reading
A Visit to the Los Jilgueros Preserve
My kids get a four-day weekend for President’s Day. We usually take the time off, too, and take a short trip to somewhere nearby. Past trips have included our visit to Universal Studios and downtownContinue reading
Happy Memories of a Trip with a Toddler
I remain in a mood to look back on old vacations. My 2020 vacation plans were scuppered by coronavirus, and although there are worse things than a “staycation” in San Diego, I’ve kayaked on MissionContinue reading
The Joy of Souvenirs
As you might imagine given that I write a blog about travel, one of the hard things for me in this current moment is the lack of any travel plans. We canceled our summer vacationContinue reading
Our First Tesla Roadtrip
Earlier this year, we decided it was time to replace our aging Prius and after much research decided to get a Tesla Model 3. We went into the process expecting we’d get a plug-in hybridContinue reading
Prince Edward Island, Nova Scotia, and a Little Bit of Boston: Awards Show Version
We’ve recently returned from our summer vacation… and that means it is time for an awards show post! This year’s vacation took us to Prince Edward Island to visit the Anne of Green Gables sites.Continue reading
The Allure of a “Big Trip”
One of my most evocative travel memories is from our visit to Mo’orea. It stays with me not because of the location (although it was beautiful) or because I was doing anything unusual (although IContinue reading
Spring Break Sampling
Both of our kids were out of town for spring break this year, so my husband and I got a chance to try some new restaurants without worrying about whether there would be something onContinue reading
New Zealand Summer Vacation: Award Show Version
I can’t remember what made me start writing an “awards show” list about each family vacation we take, but it is one of my favorite traditions now. Not only is it a handy way toContinue reading