Posted inNational Parks
National Parks: The Swag that Get Kids Excited to Learn
So, you know we love our National Parks. One of the most fun things we do when we go to a National Park, and this might sound kind of strange…
Posted inBlogging & Tech
Why you Shouldn’t Write off a Destination – Benefits of Traveling for Yourself
Wanderlust runs deep in our family! As two dads raising two sons, we believe in giving them a passport to the world. Our adventures blend iconic landmarks with hidden gems, creating a rich tapestry of travel, parenting, and cultural immersion. We never shy away from a new discovery, ensuring each journey keeps us learning and growing together.
Venice Flashback: stories of Venetian moments
Every place you visit has different versions of itself. We want to share a Venice flashback with you, as there is so much more to the city than the thousands of tourists marching single file across tiny foot bridges. Our Venice travel stories are happy, peaceful ones.
Read our take on one of the most Iconic places in Europe.
Posted inFlorida Travel Georgia Parenting
Family Travel in the South…as an LGBT family
Originally written for GaysWithKids.com When people ask us where our favorite places to return to for family travel are, we’re pretty quick with our answers: Cabo San Lucas, Disneyland, Georgia/Florida……
Posted inPacific Northwest
8 Reasons to Lose Your Shoes at the Hyatt Olive 8
Confession: we went somewhere without the kids. Yep. And we didn’t feel bad about it. Well, maybe a little bad. But, we showed up at the Hyatt Olive 8 and…
Posted inFlorida Travel Southeastern US
5 Reasons We’re in Love with Jacksonville Beach
Our family is all about the beach and you know we #LoveFL. At home, we live across the street from the beach. We go on weekend trips to the beach.…
Posted inGeorgia Southeastern US
Amazing Georgia Cuisine at Echo Restaurant at the King and Prince Resort
The best Georgia Coastal cuisine we've ever had is at Echo St Simons, on property at the King and Prince Resort. From fresh and local dished to modern takes on traditional low country cooking, see why Echo is one of the best restaurants on the Georgia coast.
Posted inFlorida Travel Southeastern US
Complete Review of the Saint Augustine Alligator Farm (and tips for visiting!)
Beyond pirates and forts in Saint Augustine, we are always excited to experience alligators in Florida. Alligators are our families favorite animal…next to sharks and manatees. When we found out…
Posted inFlorida Travel Southeastern US
The Casa Marina Hotel: vintage, golden age Florida at its best
The Casa Marina Hotel in Jacksonville Beach, Florida reopening as the “grand lady” the Casa Marina was when she first welcomed guests to Jacksonville Beach 70 years prior. In 2005, the National Trust for Historic Preservation added the Casa Marina as one of the Historic Hotels of America, giving it a new lease on life and an avenue to attract guests.
Posted inGeorgia Southeastern US
The Georgia Aquarium: a complete experience
Unless this is your first time visiting our blog, you know that we LOVE aquariums. We will find time to visit them on 90% of our trips (when available). We…
Posted inBlogging & Tech
Benefits of Renting Cabins and Vacation Rentals When Traveling
Part of travel planning is finding suitable accommodations. We’re pretty rough and tumble, so for us this could be a campsite or a cabin in the woods sooner than it’d…
Posted inBlogging & Tech
The Advantages Travel can Make for your Health
When we travel, we’re always looking for things like quiet, clean air, a refreshing experience. Sometimes people question us: “Ooh, why haven’t you taken the kids to New York City…
Posted inParenting
Returning to Favorite Destinations: How To Include The Whole Family
Before we had two kids, we were bold with our travel choices. We could throw caution out the window and road trip through rural Mexico and get stopped and searched by armed military. We could visit friends in San Francisco and stay out until 3am. We could trek through Canada in the frozen winter… but now we don’t. Gay travel was whatever we wanted it to be. We still travel, but now we think about the little people who piggyback on our trips.
Posted inPacific Northwest Washington State
Pacific Northwest Sunsets: too beautiful to pass up
One of our favorite things to do when traveling is to watch the sunset. The mood changes, the people quiet down (usually) and you say goodnight to the sun. And…
Posted inParenting
Families Like Ours: even pelicans have two dads
Having two dads isn’t the norm. It’s true. But gosh, it would be nice if we ran into more families like ours out there. We do what we can to…
Posted inParenting
Gay Family Travel: What Makes It Different?
What makes gay family travel so different from Straight family travel? It all really comes down to how you feel and how you feel the world perceives you.
Posted inParenting
How to Plan Fathers’ Day as Two Dads
Holidays are a strange phenomenon. And planning Fathers' Day with two dads can be a real headscratcher. But I have some ideas for a stellar fathers day that the whole family can enjoy.
Posted inParenting
Gay Family Travels: 3 things to know about being a traveling rainbow
Being a gay family comes with certain mindsets. We do our best to be aware of where we go and read the vibe of how we are received. We have had a few less than great experiences and tons of great ones. We are never willing to let the possibility of opposition stop us from taking our kids to explore the world!
Posted inParenting
Surrogacy: An Unexpected Way to Build our Family
Back in 2009 Our lives changed forever. We Never really thought about it, but parenthood was offered in the form of surrogacy and we jumped at the opportunity to become two travel dads!
Posted inBlogging & Tech
Camping List Extras
We have migrated our camping list extras into a post instead of a page. We made this list because after you've camped with a child, you can walk away from…
