New York State of Mind
We’re getting ready to take our girls to New York City for the first time. They are practically jumping out of their skin to get there. Over dinner a couple of weeks ago we went around the table and we...
View ArticleSavannah
I’ve been mulling over in my mind how I would describe Savannah, Georgia to you. It was difficult, but finally it came to me. It’s Pleasantville! It’s the place that I live in in my head. Charming,...
View ArticleDay Two In Savannah
Savannah is a charming city and if you make it there to visit, chances are you’ll want to return again and again. On your first visit, you’ll want to get familiar with it, so I’ve broken it down into...
View ArticleThe Florida Keys
Hmmmmmm. What do you need to know about the Florida Keys? Well, how about it’s composed of characters, of which you play a starring role. Young, old, gay, straight, conservative, liberal, American,...
View ArticleThe Turtle Hospital
Have you ever seen a sea turtle out in it’s natural environment? Not on a TV monitor or movie screen, but in the ocean? As a scuba diver and snorkeler I often say that being under the water is the...
View ArticleChevy Orlando
I hate my mini-van. I really, really, really, hate my mini-van. It represents that stage of the mommy game I’m all to happy to leave behind….the dowdy mini-van stage. I am, however, reluctant to give...
View ArticleNo Tech Travel with Kids
by Katja Wulfers We are a travelling family; not of the nomadic variety, although that has a definite appeal, and I’d never say never. There is something so exciting about packing our bags, hopping on...
View ArticleOttawa Tourism
Those who know me well, know that I LOVE my adopted hometown of Ottawa. I sing it’s praises everywhere I go. I truly believe it’s one of the best places to live in Canada. It also happens to be a great...
View ArticlePosh Places to Stay in England
They’ve just finished celebrating their Queen’s 60th Jubilee and now they’re bracing themselves for the 2012 Olympics, which take place in London this summer. Europe might be suffering economic woes,...
View ArticleChristmas Morning at Cinderella’s Castle
On what is the hottest day of the year, possibly ever in Ottawa, I’m going to broach a topic that seems so far off. Christmas. Why am I pushing the panic button? Because there’s only 161 days left...
View ArticleExpect the Worst, Get the Best
On Saturday I woke at 4am and began to immediately dread the journey with my two girls to Mexico. For what it’s worth, I happen to think my children are fantastic travelers, but this was new...
View ArticleChurchill, Canada
I’m a proud Canadian, of that there can be no doubt, but I have to admit that I’ve not spent enough time exploring this incredible country. Especially west of Ontario. Or north for that matter. In...
View Article10 Must Haves for Travel with Newborns
When two became three a year and a half ago, we really had to think about what items we packed for our month long travels. Travel with newborns can be easy as long as you have the right gear. We...
View ArticleHow To Pack a Diaper Bag for Travel
Having visited 15 cities in the past year we were well stocked and prepared for our travel adventures but then all of a sudden, the Little Monkey turned one. A toddler. We heard many horror stories...
View ArticleSurviving a Road Trip with Kids
When I was growing up, summer meant at least one road trip with my family. We lived 2.5 hours from the nearest airport and so most of our vacations involved a lot of driving and with five kids in the...
View ArticleStill Lacking a Summer Vacation Plan?
Do you have a summer vacation plan? Or are you still on the fence about where you’re going? In our household we are just starting to see our summer vacation plans take shape. Happy to stick close to...
View ArticleBathing Suit Confessional
We’re taking the kids on a mini-vacation to an indoor water park later this month, where we will either have an absolute blast bonding together on water slides or catch waterborne Hepatitis. I started...
View ArticleThink Outside the Island Destination Box: Family Travel in Costa Rica
For many years Costa Rica was thought of as a travel haven for backpackers and thrill seekers. There were very few all-inclusive resorts and it was just not a “Family Travel” destination. This’s all...
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