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Rob Taylor Welcome to Leavenworth Washington

Leavenworth: more than a Bavarian façade

We live in the Seattle area of Washington State and we love it! It’s got everything from the mountains to the Puget Sound. Heck, even the ocean isn’t too far for a day trip. We also have some really amazing small towns. One of our favorites is Leavenworth, Washington. It’s

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Seriously, just go travel: why you shouldn’t write off a destination

We travel a ton. That’s our family schtick: “2 dads raising their 2 sons and traveling the globe, giving the kids a broad world view. Traveling, parenting, and experiencing culture.” We like to go to the common tourist destinations and some off-the-beaten-path ones. It’s good to have a mix. You

Travel Bucket List: where should we go?

We are always planning another trip; always adding to our travel bucket list. A week out, month, maybe a year or two. We need to have a list of where we want to go and what our next jaunt is. Typically, we plan a year out, but sometimes it’s more,

Picking a destination for solo or family travel

Every day we see more and more photos of interesting places. We see mountains and lakes, beaches with crystal blue water, art collections and incredible architecture. It’s so difficult to decide what to visit next. How do you choose? Check out our four criteria for picking a destination before we take the

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Behind the Picture: Heading Into the Woods in Glacier National Park

Having already gone on an amazing hike to Bullhead Lake earlier in the day, we were all pretty tired after dinner. We cleaned up camp and decided just to take one more jaunt, a short one. We put the tiny man in a hiking pack and headed off into the

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National Parks: what are they and why do we care?

Once upon a time (1872), in a faraway place (Washington, DC), there lived a mediocre looking prince named Ulysses S Grant. He was the President of the United States. At this time and a bit before, there was a group of people that had explored the Yellowstone area of Wyoming

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Disneyland with a toddler: 6 things to know

I’ve loved Disneyland my whole life and can remember my very first trip when I was 4. I have worked there and spent countless hours in the park as both a cast member and guest. I’ve assisted so many families with little kids and helped to make magical moments. And then

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