Slice of Paradise: Paradise Point Resort, San Diego
On our recent trip to SeaWorld, San Diego (see my 10 tips for surviving SeaWorld here), we had the chance to experience a little bit of paradise – Paradise Point Resort & Spa that is. Set on its...
View ArticleFamily-Friendly Cliff Jumping in the Philippines
View from Ariel’s Point You’d think a rickety boat, rocky ocean cliffs, an open bar and two young kids would be a recipe for disaster, right? Well, our family day trip to Ariel’s Point in the...
View ArticleBoracay – A Fun and Friendly Island in the Philippines
In our family quest to visit as many countries as possible while in Southeast Asia, we chose Boracay, an island in the Philippines, to spend the school fall break. The Philippines is an archipelago...
View Article7Stones Boracay Suites {Philippines}
My family just returned from a fabulous week-long vacation on the beautiful island of Boracay in the Philippines. When we are looking for accomodations for our trips, we usually focus on a couple of...
View ArticleRadio City Christmas Spectacular – A #NYC Tradition for 85 Years
New York City at Christmastime, there’s just something magical about it. I just got back from a quick weekend trip up to the Big Apple with my family. Hubby and I used to go every year in December to...
View ArticlePop-up Exhibit for the Lion King in #NYC – It’s Free! Dec 1-16th only....
Last weekend, I took the fam up to NYC to do the whole “Christmas in New York” thing. Earlier, I brought you a review about our experiences with the Rockettes and the Christmas Spectacular at Radio...
View ArticleAn Amazing Holiday Scene with the Stars & Lights at Longwood Gardens...
Living in Chester County, PA for over a decade, we’re not strangers to Longwood Gardens. Located in Kennett Square, PA – about forty-five minutes west of Philadelphia in southern Chester County –...
View ArticleParis: The Louvre (and Other Museums) with Kids
Pick up a fun activity book at the museum bookstore if you’ve come unprepared. What’s that you say? A museum with 8 million visitors? More than 650,000 square feet of exhibition space? And you want to...
View ArticleRestaurant Review: La Creperie Cafe (Philadelphia, PA)
I’m a huge fan of crepes. Nothing beats getting one off of a street vendor on a warm afternoon in Paris, but I’m always on the hunt for a crepe that comes at least somewhat close to as good as my...
View ArticleRestaurant Review: Hofbräuhaus (Newport, Kentucky)
Years ago, I went with a college friend to the Hofbräuhaus in Munich, Germany. We drank big beers, sung loud songs with strangers and made lots of merry. I have fond memories of that trip for sure!...
View ArticleJourney’s Within Boutique Hotel – Siem Reap, Cambodia
My family recently visited Siem Reap, Cambodia for the first time. This may sound dramatic (which admittedly is very normal for me) but it was truly a life-changing trip. This will be one of multiple...
View ArticleExploring London’s South Bank Region
A walk along the South Bank. Paris may have its Rive Gauche but for a great day out (or days) in London, try the south bank of the Thames. Officially part of the borough of Southwark (pronounced...
View ArticleFamily Ski Trip to Bear Creek Mountain #Ski #Philly
My 6yo in his ski lesson at Bear Creek Live in the Philly area or planning a trip to our area? One of our favorite ski resorts to visit is Bear Creek Mountain (formerly Doe Mountain). Living near the...
View ArticleHarlem Globetrotters Coming to SoCal & #Giveaway
A huge smile. That’s what I remember on my face the first time I saw the Harlem Globetrotters perform. I was 8 and spent the entire show with wide eyes and a just as wide smile plastered on my face....
View ArticleMy Credit Cards are Hurting After a Trip to Philadelphia Premium Outlets
Living in Chester County, I’ve taken many trips out to Lancaster and to the shopping outlets located in the middle of Amish country. Some five plus years ago, another set of outlets opened up in...
View ArticleBuilding Imagination – The Art of the Brick @ ArtScience Museum, Singapore
ArtScience Museum, Singapore Ever wish you could escape from your current nine-to-five job and find a way to get paid doing something you love? What if you could make a living by playing with the toys...
View ArticleThe Monterey Bay Aquarium
Whether you live in California or are just coming for a visit, Monterey is a must-have stop on your itinerary. My family and I recently had a chance to spend two days in Monterey and spent one day at...
View ArticleWhere to Stay In Monterey: Monterey Plaza Hotel
During our recent visit to Monterey to check out the Monterey Bay Aquarium, we stayed at the Monterey Plaza Hotel & Spa located just up the street from the aquarium. It’s a recipient of the...
View ArticleChoo-choo! Roaring Camp Railroads in Santa Cruz, CA
Over the President’s Weekend, my family and I drove north from our Southern California home up the coast to Santa Cruz. We had one important mission – ride the rails at the Roaring Camp Railroad. With...
View ArticleModern Digs in Santa Cruz? The Hotel Paradox
What are the first words that come to mind when you think of Santa Cruz? Beach bums? Surfing? The Boardwalk? Modern and chic are not usually at the forefront of most people’s minds when it comes to...
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