walkingon travels

When Visiting Family Isn’t Enough

I was talking to a friend the other day about our travels. I mentioned that we used to spend all our money and vacation time just going back east to visit our families. She is facing the same thing. We both live far away from all of the grandparents, aunts and uncles. We want our [...]

Baby’s First Day Out

Oh how nerve wrecking the infant game can be and we are just at the start. I remember it taking hours to get out the door after Dek was born. Granted I was a bit more out of sorts after having Dek than when I had Ty, but I still remember being daunted by the [...]

Travel Tips Tuesday: Planning Is Not A Dirty Word

I am a notoriously bad planner when it comes to what we will see and do once we hit the ground at any given destination. Before our boys joined our travels Mike and I would simply show up with a guidebook and go from there. We spent more time trying to figure out what to [...]

Springtime in Ferrara, Italy

I am taking my boys to Europe for the first time this fall. Mike and I have been a few times, but have not been back with the kids. Since Dek was born we have primarily concentrated on Asia mostly due to my job. Now that Ty is safely out in the world we are [...]

Mother’s Day Is Twice As Nice This Year

Almost 3 years ago we went from a traveling couple to a traveling family with the arrival of our son Dek. Our lives changed in so many ways, all for the better. Not only did we become a family, but I became a mother, something I wasn’t sure I would ever be. This was not [...]

Armchair Travels: Books that get you dreaming

I can’t always be on the road exploring new countries, cities or local sights around Seattle. When I can’t travel I like to get inspired. I let the beauty of the written word, new recipes and the magic of motion pictures take me away for a few hours. It gets my juices flowing and I [...]

Favorite Children’s Shops Around Seattle

I am always on the hunt for kid’s clothes, toys and gear. With a growing toddler and a new baby boy in the house we go through clothes rather quickly. Birthday parties are now on the calendar and presents for friends have to be hunted down and bought. Consignment and thrift shops are some of my [...]

Travel Tips Tuesday: Prep Your Baby for Sleep in an Unfamiliar Bed

A major deterrent when thinking of traveling with young children is the effect it will have on their sleep. There is no way to guarantee you and your child won’t suffer from jet lag but there is a little hope when it comes to the spot they will lay their head. We do not co-sleep [...]

The Joys and Struggles of Exploring Australia with Young Kids in Tow

As we settle into life as a family of four with baby Ty I’ve invited a few fellow travelers to share some of their stories. Up first was Nancy Vogel from Family on Bikes sharing her tale of traveling to Ethiopia with her 6-week-old twin boys. I am now thrilled to introduce you to Amy and her [...]

Armchair Travels: Movies that inspire travel

I can’t always be on the road exploring new countries, cities or parks around Seattle. When I can’t be travel I like to get inspired. I let the magic of motion pictures take me away for a few hours. It gets my juices flowing and I start dreaming of our next trip, sometimes the next [...]