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The Santa Maria Valley on California's Central Coast is a surprising destination, perfect for families looking for nature, farm life, wine tasting and California cuisine. Wine country meets the ocean. 2traveldads.com
Posted inCalifornia Central Coast Southwestern US

Santa Maria Valley: a new California getaway

You know that we try to do slightly unconventional trips with the kids.  Nothing crazy, but typically hitting more natural and historical sites over big ticket destinations. We just did…
Mossy gorge and waterfalls in Rainforest Sol Duc Falls Olympic National Park 9
Posted inNational Parks Pacific Northwest Washington State

Hiking Sol Duc Falls and the northern rainforest of Olympic National Park

When you visit the Puget Sound area or more specifically the Olympic Peninsula, you’re bound to want to make a gazillion stops.  We could tell you that every stop is…
NICU Baby Arlo with Parents 4
Posted inParenting

Because babies: a thank you to the NICU nurses

We're taking a break from sharing about travel to share something completely different and for the people involved, infinitely more impactful. We've partnered with Huggies to share a few stories…
Taylor Family hiking Grove of the Patriarchs Mt Rainier National Park 14
Posted inNational Parks Pacific Northwest Washington State

The Grove of the Patriarchs: old growth forest hiking in Mt Rainier National Park

We’ve got another great, easy hike with kids to share!  Our favorite hikes take us places with sweeping views and unusual sights, but we also love huge trees.  The Hoh…
Nothing could be more PNW than #biking in Seattle. Using Ofo bikes with easy bike routes in Seattle is an ideal day outdoors. 2traveldads.com
Posted inPacific Northwest Washington State

Biking in Seattle: bike routes and using bike sharing apps

One of our favorite things to do with the kids when we’re traveling is to go biking. We try to do it anywhere possible and it turns out that it’s…
Hanging tree cave at Kalaloch Olympic National Park 6
Posted inNational Parks Pacific Northwest Washington State

Camping at Kalaloch and exploring Olympic National Park

The Pacific Northwest is a dream destination for so many.  Sure, we have our rain and grey skies, but we also have incredible mountains, beaches and forests.  Olympic National Park…
Sunset from Kalaloch campground Olympic National Park 1
Posted inParenting

Camping rules for kids: 10 rules to keep kids (and parents) safe in the woods

When the family goes camping, nobody exhibits more enthusiasm, excitement and anticipation than the kids! Children not only see this as an adventure, but they like the idea of spending…
Hiking Spruce Trail in Hoh Rainforest Olympic 3 header
Posted inNational Parks Pacific Northwest Washington State

Exploring the Hoh Rainforest in Olympic National Park

Unless you grew up in the Pacific Northwest you probably think right away of tropical destinations when you hear the term "rainforest."  We actually have several protected, temperate rainforests here…
Taylor family playing at Manhattan Beach Los Angeles 3
Posted inParenting

Go-to products for traveling with kids: sunblock to sunglasses, what’s in the bag…

This post about summer travel packing and family friendly kid products is sponsored by Johnson’s Baby, one of our staple brands at home and on the road. Summer is totally…
Horse drawn trolley on Mainstreet USA Disneyland 2
Posted inCalifornia Disney Travel Disneyland

Disneyland Dads: Unlock the Magic in the Happiest Place on Earth

Disneyland with kids is amazing. It might sound silly but when we first found out that we were going to be dads one of the very first thoughts that went…
Mt Hood at Sunset from High Prairie Washington
Posted inBlogging & Tech

Take Better Travel Photos with These 5 Simple Tips

The most common thing we hear about our blog besides that it's great that we travel with kids is that we have beautiful photos. Our photos are just like anybody…
The best way to find new destinations for LGBT travel is to ask those who've been there and felt welcome. Get some new ideas for LGBT travel (or anybody else who's looking for adventure!). 2traveldads.com
Posted inCaribbean

Five perfect destinations for LGBT travel (and everyone else too!)

It's rare that we ask anybody else to share anything via our website, but we've made some new friends in the online travel community that we think are pretty awesome.…
West Coast weekends are the best for exploring and relaxing. From beers in the Columbia Gorge to small towns just beyond the city, we've got lots of ways to relax and recharge being an Ultimate Seekender. 2traveldads.com
Posted inCalifornia Oregon Pacific Northwest

West Coast Weekend trips: exploring new cities one weekend at a time

It’s no secret that we love the weekends.  I mean, who doesn’t? With or without the kids we try to break away to a new city or visit one of…
Ecotourism in North Floridai post (2)
Posted inFlorida Travel Southeastern US

Ecotours in Florida: making a difference by playing tourist

One of the primary reasons we travel with our kids and show them as much of the world as we can is because we want them to grow up to…
Travel on the weekend is the best way to get some good relaxation in and to recharge for the rest of life. Hood River, Oregon is a great location to explore and relax. Go be a seekender! 2traveldads.com
Posted inOregon Pacific Northwest

Things to do in Hood River, Oregon: relaxing with family time

There are days or weeks when we are just worn out; sometimes it’s from traveling a ton and sometimes it’s just because life can be a lot to deal with.…
Egrets on Pier at Fort De Soto Park Pinellas County Florida 2
Posted inFlorida Travel Southeastern US

The best of Florida camping: Fort De Soto and its beauty

By now you know that we’re head over heals in love with Florida (#LoveFL).  St Augustine caught us with its charm and history.  The Everglades stole our hearts with the…
Taylor Family Matanzas River kayaking Ripple Effect Ecotours St Augustine 4
Posted inFlorida Travel Southeastern US

Outdoor activities around St Augustine: nature on Florida’s historic coast

We are so fortunate!  We’ve gotten to visit St Augustine and Florida’s Historic Coast a few times now and each time we love it more and more.  On this most…
Greenwich Stairs on Telegraph HIll San Francisco 1
Posted inCalifornia NorCal Southwestern US

San Francisco’s Telegraph Hill: Greenwich & Filbert Steps Parrots

Every city has its defining characteristics that make it unusual and attractive.  Seattle has the ferry system and Pike Place Market, Los Angeles has the film industry and beaches, San…
Whether for an afternoon or a whole vacation there are lots of free things to do in Los Angeles that are fun, unique and perfectly LA. 2traveldads.com
Posted inCalifornia SoCal Southwestern US

Free things to do in Los Angeles to make an awesome trip

If you've ever gone traveling with us then you know we like to have fun, we like to go to bed early, and we love when we find awesome free…
Port Townsend Waterfront at Sunset 1
Posted inPacific Northwest Washington State

A weekend in Port Townsend, Washington: Victorian charm meets the outdoors

More often than not we find ourselves visiting places we’ve been 10,000 times.  We don’t live far from Port Townsend, Washington and that’s where a lot of our family is…
Artist Painting at Hukou Falls Shaanxi Province 2
Posted inChina

Yan’an and Hukou Falls National Park: exploring Northern Shaanxi province

China offers the beautiful, the delicious, the weird, the perfect.  China is awesome.  It’s easy to plan a trip around visiting the big sites or famous spots, or even seeking…
Colorful sky and Mt Baker at Dungeness Spit National Wildlife Refuge Sequim 1
Posted inPacific Northwest Washington State

Dungeness National Wildlife Refuge: PNW nature at its finest

We love our hikes.  Winter, summer, whenever.  We also love visiting beaches.  Have you ever done beach hiking? Beach hiking is an awesome challenge because it is so different than…
Red Footbridge and River at Taibai Mountain National Park 1
Posted inChina

Baoji and Taibai Mountain National Park: off the beaten path China

Hahaha. Baoji. Oh my, this place is hilarious. Don't get me wrong, I loved walking around Baoji at night and I loved getting to experience the nature surrounding this cute…
2TD Kids saving with piggy banks 5
Posted inParenting

Saving for the future: making travel and early retirement attainable

Our notes here about saving for the future originally appeared on GaysWithKids.com, which is a great resource for families and same-sex couples looking to take the plunge into parenthood. Recently,…
Taylor Kids in Volunteer Park Conservatory Capitol Hill Seattle 7
Posted inPacific Northwest Washington State

Seattle’s Volunteer Park: a perfect break within the city

When you’ve lived in Seattle for a long time, you stop trying to find new things to do or you forget the fun things you used to do.  When we…
There are tons of holiday activities in Atlanta, from Christmas lights to fundraisers. 2traveldads.com
Posted inGeorgia Southeastern US

Christmas in Atlanta: holiday activities from Jonesboro to Acworth

Christmas is such a hoot.  We love getting to do Christmassy, holidayish things and especially love traveling during the holidays.  We just returned from Atlanta where we were visiting family…
Golden Buddha and Colorful ceiling at Famen Temple Baoji 8
Posted inChina

The Famen Temple of Baoji, China: where ancient and modern Buddhism meet

Visiting European churches and cathedrals is very different from visiting Buddhist temples and sights in Asia.  In Europe you can expect to see a certain number of recognizable saints and…
Collecting Christmas trees at Henry's tree farm Kingston, WA
Posted inParenting

Our Christmas tree tradition: from travel ornaments to sustainable farms

Well, Thanksgiving came and went in a flash which means that it’s time to wrap up our year… but not before we do our one and only Christmas tradition:  doing…
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Posted inParenting

Voting w/ Your Travel $$$- Travel Choices to Create Positive Change

Following the shocking election of Donald Trump in the United States in 2016, our minds started been spinning out of control of what to do to ensure progress doesn't slip…
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Posted inChina

Visiting an archaeological dig site: the Terracotta Warriors of Xi’an, China

The very first thing that popped up when I started researching Xi’an, China was the terracotta warriors.  I had just found out that I was heading to China to explore…

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