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Where to eat in Buena Park: delicious and fun family dining options in BP
Posted inCalifornia SoCal Southwestern US

Where to eat in Buena Park: delicious and fun family dining options in BP

Knott's Berry Farm may be the first thing that comes to mind when you think of Buena Park, but this vibrant city has so much more to offer, especially on the culinary front! Here's your guide to exploring Buena Park's diverse and family-friendly restaurant scene, packed with unique experiences and guaranteed good eats.
Taylor Family at art deco building downtown Guadalupe Santa Maria Valley California 4b
Posted inCalifornia Central Coast

The most Instagram-able town in California: Guadalupe CA

The most Instagramable town in California is Guadalupe, CA, on the Central Coast. With colorful art deco buildings, street art and unique nature, it's an Instagram dream.
8 awesome (and surprising) experiences in Palm Springs
Posted inCalifornia SoCal Southwestern US

8 awesome (and surprising) experiences in Palm Springs

What does it take to have a perfect Palm Springs weekend getaway? A few things: great hotel, fun and relaxing plan, somebody wonderful to escape with (even if it’s just yourself). We had all three of these things and enjoyed a much-needed dads three day weekend away to Palm Springs.
Taylor family with colorful murals the Source OC Buena Park California 4
Posted inCalifornia SoCal Southwestern US

Best things to do in Buena Park: awesome family fun in the OC

If I say “Orange County” you most likely think of the beaches or Disneyland, and that makes sense, but did you know there in another really fun destination in Orange…
Taylor Family at Zion National Park Entrance Sign Utah 2
Posted inNational Parks Southwestern US Utah

The Complete Family Guide to Zion National Park

Yes, you can totally get a good sense of Zion National Park in just one day, but believe me when I say that you'll leave wanting more. Between the unique,…
Taylor Family at Moss Cave hiking in Bryce Canyon National Park 1
Posted inNational Parks Southwestern US Utah

Visiting Bryce Canyon National Park in the off season

Bryce Canyon National Park is exceptional when it comes to unique geology and sights. It's a place for hiking and appreciating nature's fascinating processes and diversity. It also gets tons…
Taylor Family horseback riding at Bar W Guest Ranch Whitefish Glacier County 13
Posted inEducation Parenting Travel Planning

I wrote a book!: the Ultimate Travel Journal for Kids – available May 21

You know how there are those projects that you always want to do but you keep putting off? One of them for me was writing a book. I never really…
Seattle Street Art 1
Posted inPacific Northwest Washington State

Seattle with out of town guests: 14+ ways to explore the Emerald City

Having lived in Seattle for the majority of our lives we know the city like the back of our hands. It's been fun to discover new things and see things…
Honu Hawaiian Green Sea Turtle underwater at Lanikai Oahu 2
Posted inBlogging & Tech

Low Impact Tourism: how to minimize your impact when traveling

Keeping sustainability in mind with travel has become paramount to ensuring our kids are able to experience the world as we have, or better. Considering climate change, cultural pillaging, and…
Taylor Family first day of public school 5
Posted inEducation Parenting

Our first day of school: transitioning out of homeschooling to public school

If you haven't noticed, we've been pretty quiet on here lately and I'm going to bear it all right now and tell you why.   After many months of discussion,…
Taylor Family blogging at Playa Grande Resort Cabo San Lucas 1
Posted inBlogging & Tech

Blogging Ethics: when I totally abandoned my ethics (and how I fixed it)

I completely compromised my ethics for blog work. It’s true. I admit it. Yes, I had some shining white-hat moments where I stood up for myself and what I believe,…
Rob Taylor at Sesame Street steps Strong Museum of Play Rochester NY 1
Posted inBlogging & Tech

Blogging year in review: new experiences and awareness of the world

I don’t like to go full-blog when I’m writing but today I’m all about an annual recap. I’ve been thinking about what would make for a “year in review” article…
Taylor Family and Space Needle through living room windows at Hyatt House Seattle 1
Posted inPacific Northwest Washington State

Seattle Hyatt Hotels: our favorite Seattle getaways and recommendations

When we spend a weekend away in Seattle, we want it to be relaxing, fun, and convenient. We also love to do it on a budget because let’s be honest,…
Colorful buildings along promenade Old Town Korcula Croatia 3
Posted inBlogging & Tech Croatia Europe

Video of Sailing Croatia: our first vlog is live

Sailing from Split to Dubrovnik, stopping at seven ports of call along the coast of Croatia. Fortresses, national parks, biking, swimming, nude beaches, wine tasting and more.
Taylor Family at beach at Westport Light State Park Westport Washington Coast 7
Posted inBlogging & Tech Parenting

Using Points for Travel: best tips for weekend getaways or international vacations

You know how we've partnered with IHG Rewards and Wells Fargo Propel in the last year or so? Well, the reason we have is because we fully understand how to…
Cove port from above in Okuklje on Isle of Mljet Croatia 2
Posted inCroatia Europe

Why and How to Visit the Island of Mljet: biking, grappa and panoramic views

Unless you’ve been island hopping in the Dalmatian Isles, you might not have heard of Mljet or considered visiting this funky little Croatian island. There are lots of things to…
Totem Pole at Parliament Building Inner Harbour Victoria BC 1
Posted inBritish Columbia Canada Travel

Family Friendly Victoria BC travel journal

We're back in Canada! Hooray! ...or should I say "Hoor-eh!"  Living in the Puget Sound area of Washington, we're really close to beautiful Vancouver Island and try to visit whenever…
Taylor family with fall colors doing yoga Suquamish 2
Posted inEducation Parenting

Doing Yoga With Kids: benefiting the health and happiness of your family

We're turning over the mic today to a mom that we respect and is very in line with our way of thinking.  Rachel O'Conner is a mom, yoga instructor and…
Taylor Family at Galaxy Bowl at Universal Cabana Bay Resort Orlando Florida 19
Posted inFlorida Travel Parenting Southeastern US

Staying fit at Universal Orlando Resort: easy ways to make healthy choices

I always think about the sweets and decadent food choices when we start talking about out next vacation, and particularly when we know we’re heading back to Universal Orlando Resort.…
Copper Fermentation Tanks at Crux Brewing Bend Oregon 2
Posted inOregon Pacific Northwest

The best breweries in Bend Oregon: family friendly brewery tours and brew pubs

Bend, Oregon, brewery tour is not only family-friendly but filled with lots of local fairs and some really cool places to hang out. There may be non-family friendly breweries, but we didn’t find any. We’ve pared down the countless brewpubs and beer halls to our favorites.
School of mobula rays from above Pelagic Safari Cabo San Lucas Mexico 1
Posted inBaja California Mexico

Ecotours in Cabo San Lucas: whale sharks, sea lions and more

Ecotours in Cabo San Lucas get you up close with wildlife in nature in a responsible, educational way. Once in a lifetime encounters with sharks, sea lions, and more. Adventures in Baja
Fall Colors on Deschutes River at Dillon Falls Deschutes National Forest Bend Oregon 8
Posted inOregon Pacific Northwest

Bend Itinerary: Hiking, Breweries, and LOGE Camps

Bend, Oregon with kids is an ideal vacation plan. Seriously. We just returned from a week long fall trip to Bend and enjoyed the culture and outdoors of Bend so…
Chris Taylor riding bikes in Vis Croatia 5
Posted inCroatia Europe

What to do in Vis: biking routes, beaches and more

We sailed into several beautiful port during our sailing trip through the Dalmatian Isles of Croatia, but none stole our hearts the way Vis did. Visiting Vis was exactly what…
Planning a Trip to Westport: super chill Washington coast
Posted inPacific Northwest Washington State

Planning a Trip to Westport: super chill Washington coast

If you grew up in the Seattle area you know that going to the ocean is a production. You have to plan it out, get up early, pack up everything…
Entrance to Pixar Pier Disneys California Adventure 3
Posted inCalifornia Disney Travel Disneyland

Disneyland without Kids: what to do and how to do it

Let’s just start by making it clear: it’s perfectly fine to do Disneyland without kids. Whether you want to visit and leave the kids at home or maybe you don’t…
Taylor Family at Newark Airport AirTrain station 1
Posted inParenting

Travel Safety and being mindful of your belongings ** UPDATED

So, this is a mini blog post to bring awareness to travel safety for everybody. Today we had an interesting situation unfold at our house... not while we were traveling. …
Taylor Family Hiking in Red Rocks Park Denver Colorado 3
Posted inColorado Rocky Mountain Region

The Perfect Four Day Itinerary for Denver with Kids: museums & outdoors

We didn’t plan on falling in love with Denver but after several visits it’s just happened.  The Mile High City is really family friendly and beautiful, and being smack in…
Summertime in SoCal is one of the most fun family vacations you can do on the West Coast. From Disneyland to the beaches of San Diego there are endless chances for family fun. 2traveldads.com
Posted inCalifornia Disney Travel Disneyland

Summertime in SoCal travel journal: Disney’s Pixar Pier Premiere and exploring San Diego

We're back in Southern California, aka SoCal! What are we doing here? Great question! We've got lots of fun plans in store, from having some fun in Disneyland with the…
Taylor Family at Venice Beach Florida 2
Posted inParenting

Sun Protection for traveling: from travel planning to sun block guidelines

Summer is here! Huzzah!  We’ve shared before about ways the we keep the kids safe while we’re traveling, including sun protection. You know that we think it's important to ensure everybody…
Paris Hotel Casino at Night Las Vegas Nevada 1
Posted inNevada Southwestern US

Couples Weekend in Las Vegas: how to plan and enjoy time away

Planning a couples weekend in Las Vegas is a fun getaway you'll love. From relaxing without the kids to going out to nice meals and shows you normally wouldn't, here's how to plan a great Vegas weekend getaway.

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