walking on travels

On a recent trip back up to Butchart Gardens we finally saw this beloved Victoria, BC (Canada) hotspot in bloom. We visited with Dek while I was pregnant with Ty two years ago, but it was Christmas. Although the lights were spectacular, it was freezing. We were bundled up in multiple layers, taking note of [...]

This week I waxed on about Longwood Gardens and why it is an amazing place to check out during the day with toddlers. We were not able to stay for the nighttime lights, but I wanted to give you a peek at what would be in store if you made it down in the evening [...]

Sneaking off for a little holiday magic while you are visiting family is never a bad thing. Heck, you can even bring them with you. Getting out of the house to explore a new place and take in the Christmas spirit can lift the tension of close quarters, commuting from house to house, and release [...]

It is no surprise that autumn is one of my favorite times to go visit the gardens around Seattle. Maples and other deciduous trees take over in this city more known for its evergreens, but really just bursting with reds, yellows and oranges once the weather turns cold. Kubota Garden in south Seattle explodes into [...]

Our trip to the Oregon coast and Portland was coming to an end. I had one more stop on our list before we headed back to Seattle. And yes, it was another garden. I’m not sure why I insisted on stopping at the Lan Su Chinese Garden. I had already realized I was burnt out [...]

Our family road trip in July had finally brought us to Portland. Last week I lamented on how I was a little burnt out on Japanese gardens. We had visited a lot of them in the past two years, including some of the best in Kyoto. It was time to move on. However, right after [...]

Last weekend I met some amazing bloggers at a conference in Colorado. One of them was Allison from Tips for Family Trips. You’ve probably seen her pop up on  Travel Tips Tuesday (link up below!) Allison is passionate about her home state of Utah and I was excited to let her tell you all about [...]

Seattle is bursting with green spaces. There are many that people know about but also a few hidden gems. We stumbled across one such spot while looking for the Chinese Garden in West Seattle. On the South Seattle Community College campus, across the parking lot from the auto shop, lays a compact, yet impressive arboretum. [...]

“Look Dek. Chickens!” Slowly I make my way down the shady, winding drive. I pass a chicken crossing sign and  touch down on the brakes a little more. Incidents involving poultry were not on my agenda that day. Dek giggles with glee. He points out every chicken (and crow) we see before parking. He can’t [...]