The drive through the English countryside, characterized by its hedge-rowed bushes and open fields, appropriately sets the stage for a tourist arriving at Thornbury Castle in Gloucestershire, England. It’s one of several things to do outside of London but one of few castles in England to stay overnight. Imagery from Medieval tales, history books, Shakespearean […]
A Staycation at The Family Friendly Avenue Suites DC
The summer is in full swing, which means it’s prime season for family travel and for us, that means a DC staycation in family-friendly accommodations. Every year we make it a point to do a staycation because there’s so much we have yet to discover in our backyard. Neither one of us are natives, so […]
10 Ways To Make Your Chattanooga Visit Exceptionally Fun
Last Fall, I spent an action-packed 3 days in Chattanooga, Tennessee, a city I knew nothing about except for a reference to the Chattanooga Choo Choo. In my brief research on things for families to do in Chattanooga, I learned that it was a popular city for outdoor enthusiasts such as rock climbers, hikers, and kayakers. Go figure. […]
How To Devour Barcelona In A Day On A Barcelona Food Tour
On my first full day in Spain, I woke up early to go on a cultural journey with Devour Barcelona Food Tours. Even under the fog of jet lag, I was excited and curious. In my experience, food tours are a great opportunity to: Meet other travelers Meet the locals Combine sightseeing with food Visit […]
Barcelona State of Mind: Internal Peace On Montserrat
Montserrat means “serrated” or sawed mountain. Earlier this week I climbed Montserrat in the province of Barcelona, Spain. No easy feat with a weak knee but I believe my sports training physically prepared me for the experience. Montserrat in physical context Four years ago, when I committed to run a triathlon I had to learn […]
What To Know About A Lake Placid Winter Getaway #PerfectDayADK
Last week I wrote about ways that you can enjoy a winter getaway in Lake Placid, New York. With over a dozen different winter activities, you have your pick of how you can play in the snow. It was funny to read all the comments from people who don’t like the snow. I feel you […]
Plan A Perfect Stay in The Snow: Win A Trip to Lake Placid #PerfectDayADK
Growing up in Brooklyn, I didn’t enjoy many nature-driven outings unless we took the occasional family trip to the park or a drive to Upstate New York. I’d heard about Lake Placid and the Adirondack Mountains but it was one of the many regions of New York that seemed so far away. Lake Placid is […]
The Mountain of Despair: Traveling to the Martin Luther King Jr Memorial in DC
The Martin Luther King Jr Memorial is one of the most beautiful memorials in Washington, DC. It is located at 1964 Independence Avenue in West Potomac Park. The address commemorates the year that the 1964 Civil Rights Act became law. I remember when it first opened in 2011. We, like so many others, were excited […]
A Guide to Visiting Athens Greece with Kids
The Greek Islands are known to be kid-friendly due to the welcoming nature of the Greeks and the friendliness shown towards children. The islands also offer many beach and hotel activities that allow children to run freely and be spontaneous. However, a visit to a big city like Athens is a different matter. Many parents wonder […]
Travel To Athens: The Acropolis In Pictures
Yes, I said “breathtaking!” Some die-hard, anti-cliché travel writing grammar phoebe will cringe at my mention of the word “breathtaking” to describe my reaction to the Acropolis. They’ll just have to get a grip: 1.) The hike up to the top was a BEAST with a torn ACL so I was literally out of breath. 2.) […]