Rob Taylor, Author at 2TravelDads

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Where to stay in St Augustine: Best Hotels, Unusual Inns and Fantastic Vacation Rentals

Top picks for hotels, interesting inns, vacation rentals and more in St Augustine. Bed and Breakfasts in the historic downtown or beach bungalows off the beaten path, family friendly or romantic getaway options in North Florida.

East Coast New York

Rochester, NY: Unique Museums and Best Things to Do

Rochester, New York is such a surprising place. Full of unique museums and truly fun things to do, Rochester is a wonderful surprise. Whether you want to visit Susan B Anthony's house or climb the walls with Spiderman, there's something for everyone in Rochester.

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California National Parks NorCal

Best SF Bay Area National Parks For A Special Visit

The San Francisco Bay Area National Parks sites include breathtaking nature, historic homes, famous WWII sites and more. Perfect for learning about the USA or just enjoying the Bay Area. Explore beaches, the Redwoods and more.

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Florida Travel Podcasts Southeastern US

Best Florida Springs That Your Kids Will Rave About

Florida's freshwater springs are relatively unknown and easy to visit. Our top picks for beautiful swimming spots and the best wildlife viewing in Florida.

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Canada Travel Nova Scotia Podcasts

Nova Scotia Lighthouse Route: Most Beautiful Road Trip In Canada

Known as the Nova Scotia Lighthouse Route, he south shore out of Halifax, the capital city of Nova Scotia, is a wonderful, colorful adventure. The lighthouse route is fun and beautiful, one of the best road trips you can do in the Maritimes of Canada.

Canada Travel

Best Canadian Cities To Treasure The Beautiful Winter Season

Canada may be cold in the winter, but these Canadian cities have unique things to do, ways to stay warm, and amazing hotels in the snow. Perfect Canadian adventures!

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Canada Travel Nova Scotia Podcasts

Amazing Bay of Fundy: Beautiful Nova Scotia Road Trip

The northern shore of Nova Scotia is one of the most beautiful places we've traveled and it's perfect for a Nova Scotia road trip. The Bay of Fundy is home to both the most aggressive tides on earth and some of the epic sights. And the top pick for a lobster meal that you'd never expect...

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British Columbia Canada Travel Podcasts

Best Restaurants in Victoria BC (and Unique Breakfast Cocktails!)

We've picked our favorite restaurants in Victoria, BC and are dishing out from breakfast to dinner. These are our top picks for where to eat in Victoria for local farm to table, vegetarian, and family friendly dining. See who we think makes the best breakfast cocktails or fish and chips in Victoria.

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National Parks Podcasts Rocky Mountain Region

Most Famous Geysers You’ll Love In Stunning Yellowstone

Best geyser recommendations in Yellowstone National Park. Must-see hot springs and geysers, including many that most people miss when they visit Yellowstone. Tips for easy touring and the best National Park sights.

Parenting

Starting a Family vis Surrogacy: Conquering Roadblocks and Happy Success

We get countless questions about having kids via surrogacy, so we've decided that we need to share the process we went through and our best tips for ensuring that the…

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British Columbia Canada Travel Podcasts

How To Get To Victoria BC – 7 Unique Routes To Vancouver Island

Did you know there are 7 different ways to get to Victoria BC on Vancouver Island? How to get to Victoria will depend on where you're coming from and what you want to do on Vancouver Island. Details of planning and booking transportation to the island.

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Croatia Europe

How To Plan An Unforgettable Sailing Trip in Croatia

Sailing in Croatia is one of the most unforgettable adventures we've ever had. Getting to go from port to port and island to island, sleeping on a boat and eating…

Taking the Victoria Clipper is the easiest way to get to Vancouver Island from Seattle. Victoria Clipper tickets, itinerary, and hotel recommendations all in one place.

British Columbia Canada Travel Podcasts

Victoria BC Easy Things To Do, Beautiful and Iconic PNW

Victoria BC is a beautiful city to explore and the best things to do are mostly very near each other. From whale watching to touring museums, everything you need to know for enjoying a visit to Victoria on Vancouver Island.

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National Parks Oregon Pacific Northwest

Painted Hills Of Central Oregon: Remarkably Beautiful Hiking

A day trip from Bend or a weekend getaway, the Painted Hills are known for the views, the hiking and the geology. Colorful mounds and trails make a unique National Park site and easy trip for any traveler.

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Baja California Mexico

Snorkeling in Cabo San Lucas: maps, tours, beaches and more

Cabo San Lucas is perfect for snorkeling. These are the best spots for snorkeling in Cabo, snorkel tour recommendations and maps to get you around Los Cabos, Mexico.

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Nevada Podcasts Southwestern US

Hidden Tahoe & Carson City: Best Discount Tips And Secret Spots

By now you know that visiting Carson City, Nevada is a must-do and it is a pretty cool town. After three visits I can say that it's one of my…

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Florida Keys Florida Travel Southeastern US

Best Killer Key Lime Pie (and cocktails) to Love In Key West And The Florida Keys

The best key lime pie in Key West and the Florida Keys is worth finding. From pie slices to key lime cocktails, key lime pie on a stick to the history of key lime pie, this is the guide to answer all your questions.

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California SoCal Southwestern US

Guide to the Santa Monic Pier, California – an LA Icon Not to Miss

The Santa Monica Pier is one of the most iconic sights on the West Coast, and though loaded with tourists, is the perfect plan for an afternoon in the Los Angeles area. From the beach to the Ferris wheel nothing could be more Southern California.

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Nevada Southwestern US

Outdoor Things to Do in Carson City and the Eagle Valley, Nevada

After traveling solely in Florida for months and months, I got to visit Carson City, Nevada to see how things were being handled during the coronavirus pandemic, and to find…

Yosemite National Park in California is a great destination for experiencing the nature of the Sierra Nevada mountains. Perfect for family travel, from camping to lodges, hiking to guided tours. 2traveldads.com

California National Parks NorCal

Yosemite National Park family travel guide

Yosemite National Park is one of the most visited or dreamed about destinations in the United States. Can you blame everyone for wanting to explore the valleys and peaks that…

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Florida Travel Southeastern US

Best St Augustine Restaurants: from seafood to Minorcan eats

It's rare that we share much that really focuses on food, but there are a few cities that really do require it. Buena Park dining totally shocked us, and then…

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Georgia Southeastern US

What’s With Stone Mountain? The Truth About Atlanta’s Top Attraction

Stone Mountain in Georgia is a fascinating place. It's fascinating for many of the wrong reasons. If you're from the Atlanta area, no doubt Stone Mountain Park has been a…

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California Central Coast

Wine Country Social Distancing in Santa Barbara County: the Santa Maria Valley is perfect!

Over the years we've had many visits to the Santa Maria Valley. It's our favorite off-beat destination on the California Coast. While the world, or at least the USA, is…

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Illinois Midwest

Best Things to do in Chicago: 8 unforgettable ways to explore the Windy City (and a bonus plan)

The USA has several cities that are known around the world as being iconic or embodiment of America. We think of New York, San Francisco, Seattle and Chicago. Traveling to…

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Florida Travel Southeastern US Universal Parks

Relaxing around Universal Orlando Resort

Hooray! We get to be a part of the Universal Orlando Resort Blog Squad! This is going to be a crazy and fun experience. What does this mean? It means…

Disneyland and California Adventure are full of shows and entertainment year round. These are the best shows in the parks that you CAN'T MISS! #Disney #Disneyland #California

California Disney Travel Disneyland

Best Shows in Disneyland and California Adventure (plus parades and experiences)

Nobody wants to waste their time when they're in Disneyland. Between rides and entertainment, there’s always something to entertain and something to wait for. This is our guide to the…

Working hard and planning brings big blogging goals to life. We've lined everything up and now HUGE life changes are happening! #goals #blogging

Blogging & Tech

Huge Life Changes and Blogging Goals: our next steps

Our big announcement: it’s time to share! You know when you’ve been working on something for a long time, like years, and then you finally get to see it come…

With the current state of the travel industry and blogging, everyone needs to find way to be proactive and get ready for when economic recovery happens. Ideas for preparing for the future, projects to do in down-time, and ways to support travel industry recover.

Blogging & Tech

Being Proactive with Travel Blogging in 2020

Big Take-aways about the Current State of Travel Blogging EVERYONE IS BEING IMPACTED in every industry, and especially within each sector of travel. The severity of impact…

Visiting the Coba Ruins Archaeological Site is a great Cancun day trip. Info for how to get there, guided tours, and what to expect at Coba.

Caribbean Mexico Quintana Roo

Visiting the Coba Ruins: the best Mayan site near Cancun, Mexico (better than Tulum)

We love all things history and nature. And Mexico. Although we spend the most time in Baja California Sur there’s something truly unique and wonderful about the Yucatan Peninsula and…

The best things to do on Washington's Long Beach Peninsula including beach fires, hiking, birdwatching, lighthouses and clam digging! Visiting cranberry farms and wildlife refuges year round for unique PNW experiences.

Pacific Northwest Washington State

Best Things to Do on Washington’s Long Beach Peninsula, from Cranberries to Lighthouses

The Long Beach Peninsula is famous across the northwest as an incredible beach getaway during Washington summers, but did you know there are amazing things you must do on the…