Staying at the Majestic Inn of Anacortes
So, if you read our article about Anacortes, you know that the town totally surprised us. We always thought of it as a town that we just had to drive through to get to […]
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West Coast Road Trip Itinerary: lighthouses and National Parks
Growing up in Washington with family in both northern and southern California, the West Coast road trip was guaranteed at least once per year… if not three times. This meant though that we got […]
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Hiking Hetch Hetchy: the unknown Yosemite National Park
Going off the beaten path is something so many travelers strive for. You know that we’re usually traveling with kids, so we try to experience the less-crowded areas of the world when we can […]
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Cave snorkeling in Cenotes dos Ojos, Yucatan Peninsula
We’re a family travel blog through and through… except when one of us has to travel for work or something. I had the amazing opportunity to tour the Caribbean aboard Royal Caribbean’s Oasis of the […]
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Anacortes, Washington – Gateway to Whidbey and the San Juan Islands
Once upon a time we wrote this great article about why you shouldn’t write off a destination and basically said that you should always give a place a second chance or even just go […]
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Rustic heaven at the Chateau at the Oregon Caves
If you know me (Rob, Hi!) you know that I use the word “magical” in 50% of my sentences… and so does Oliver… because he’s my mini-me. Blame it on working for Disney or […]
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Battery Point Lighthouse: worth getting your feet wet
I went to Crescent City, California once when I was a kid. I just remember being told that in 1964 a tsunami (tidal wave) crashed into the town… and then I was terrified of […]
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the Southern Oregon Coast’s Pacific Reef Hotel
Sometimes family travel is so tiring that all you want to do is check into your hotel, take off your shoes and sit on a balcony. With the door closed. With no children needing […]
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The Carter House Inn of Eureka, California
As we made our way through Northern California and explored the beaches and National Parks, we stayed in all kinds of hotels and lodges. When we left the Bodega Bay Lodge and headed north […]
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Finding the Trinidad Head Lighthouse
When you live on the coast you get accustomed to certain maritime things. You know, like hearing fog horns, continually sweeping up sand in your house, having lighthouses in half of your family photos. […]
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Family boating in the Pacific Northwest
You see us mostly heading to the mountains or the beach, but we like to do so many other things. Something we enjoy and do with our whole family every summer is boating. Boating […]
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A stop at the Golden Gate Bridge: an American icon
Ooh, we love a good tourist attraction. Not a tourist trap, but a genuine attraction. Of all of the classic American icons a few really stand out: the Statue of Liberty, the White House, […]
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Family hiking with the Piggyback Rider
Being a dad is the coolest thing ever. You get to teach your kids about bugs and cooking and building things and art and hiking and so much more. While our youngest is still […]
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The Tenaya Lodge at Yosemite National Park
It was so great to stay in lodges on our #2TDgoparks2016 roadtrip. After several days of snow chains and foiled hiking plans it was nice to arrive at the Tenaya Lodge at Yosemite. We’d […]
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Staying at John Muir Lodge in Kings Canyon National Park
After a few days of battling the fog and snow in Sequoia National Park we took the short drive to cross the border into Kings Canyon National Park. Like with Sequoia, we had big […]
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A day at Kennesaw Mountain: Georgia history and nature
We’ve been to Kennesaw Mountain National Battlefield a few times now. It’s one of those places that has both historical significance and modern day appeal. What? What sort of appeal is there to a […]
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Jacksonville Solo Travel: relax in Jax
One of the best family travel trips we’ve done was our visit to Jacksonville Beach and St Augustine. Experiencing Florida’s Historic Coast with the kids was so much fun and we did SO MANY […]
Read moreDenver’s Downtown Aquarium: cool and “huh?”
We go to a lot of aquariums. I feel like I’ve started other posts about other aquariums that way too, but it’s because it’s true. Of all the aquarium’s we’ve been to none have […]
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Crazy fun at the Children’s Museum of Denver
Omagoodness. Have you ever been to a children’s museum? We have been to a couple children’s museums and I’ll tell you, they can be a bit stressful. The stress is all completely worth it […]
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So much happenin’ at the Butterfly Pavilion
When you travel with kids a lot, you tend to do a lot of the same activities, but in different towns and cities. I feel like I’ve been to the same park a thousand […]
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A Day at the Denver Museum of Nature and Science
To be honest the reason we went to Denver wasn’t actually for my cousin’s wedding… It was actually to go to the Denver Museum of Nature and Science. We are dads. That means that we […]
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Easy Travel Tips for Paris and having a relaxing visit
We’ve become aficionados when it comes to traveling without technology and instant communication, which is funny because when we’re at home we’re connected so easily. Being in the grand blogosphere we’re told about all […]
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Family Travel Tips: Mastering the Hotel Stay
Family travel is just different from business or solo travel in general and if you’ve never gone traveling with kids this all might seem very foreign to you, but that’s okay. Let us enlighten you as to what checking into a hotel with kids is actually like and why we feel the need to share family travel tips about it.
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Things to do at Fort Worden State Park in Beautiful Port Townsend
Fort Worden State Park is one of the coolest places to visit on the Olympic Peninsula. Located in Port Townsend, it’s THE place to go when you visit, whether you’re there in summer or […]
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The Westin Seattle and Why We Found it Lacking
We pride ourselves on giving honest and positive reviews of the hotels we visit, the parks we go to, the restaurants we dine in… but now it’s time to share one that’s not so […]
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Snoqualmie: the best day trip with kids. Ever.
If you live in Seattle you know that you’ll never be bored and that there are 10,000 day trips you can take in and out of the city. Well, do you know what the […]
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The Beautiful Waterfalls of Mount Rainier National Park
There are few things that we’re just suckers for: lighthouses, bathrobes, and waterfalls. When you’re heading to the mountains to go hiking, you can only count on getting one of those boxes checked off, […]
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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 because it’s so small, […]
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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.
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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.