Public transportation is increasingly becoming the most common mode of transportation while traveling. Gone are the days when travelers were limited to exploration without the handicap of a cab, private car or tour. More and more travelers are taking on public transit in foreign cities. I enjoy traveling by train both for business and pleasure …
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Swords. They are the bane of every mother’s existence in her house. They knock over vases of flowers, pictures in frames and have even been known to take down a TV or two (not in my house, but I’m sure somewhere it has happened). Swords belong in only one place, the battlefields and castles of …
Everyone deserves a sword when you visit Scotland with kids Read More »
In the past year, I’ve started to pick up books for my boys when we travel. Often times you can’t find a local children’s book before your trip, in our case a trip to Scotland, that really highlights the area you will be visiting. Either book stores don’t carry any or you just don’t know how …
Harry the Highlander: Up the Glen by Cameron Scott, a book review Read More »
Glencoe Scotland with kids is a must when you are traveling through the area. There are no massive screens, video games or even a petting zoo to keep them entertained. What you will find are wide-open spaces, with plenty of trails to hike, old bridges to cross over and stones to throw in creeks. Even …
Where to eat, stay and play when Hiking through Glencoe Scotland with Kids Read More »
So you had a kid…. That is absolutely no reason to shun wine country. In fact, quite the opposite – Sonoma is incredibly family friendly, and we were thrilled to explore it! Let me give you a little back story: In 2011, my not-yet-husband and I flew to San Francisco. A brief pause at the …
Imagine a stunning vista filled with greenery, water and brilliant yellowish orange flowers as far as the eye can see. Oh and a city below you that has seen more history than you could pack into just one textbook. Now imagine hiking up to that view with your three year old. Sounds fun doesn’t it? …
Hiking to Arthur’s Seat with kids in Holyrood Park Edinburgh, a cheaters guide Read More »