May-2014
Originally called Pressburg, Bratislava was once the seat of power for the Austrian Hungarian Empire. Bratislava then fell behind the Iron Curtain for decades and rejoined the western world in 1993. This rich history has left the city with old world European style mixed with Eastern communist flare. To walk this city at night is […]
May-2014
As the Spanish explored and conquered Alta California they left behind the “El Camino Real” and a series of 21 missions, 4 presidios and 3 pueblos stretching from roughly the Mexican border to just north of San Francisco. La Misión de La Purísima Concepción de la Santísima Virgen María, or more commonly La Purisima Mission, […]
May-2014
A little less then 7 hours drive from the greater Los Angeles area, Zion National Park is an often over looked jewel of the national park system. Originally named Mukuntuweap National Monument, it was created in 1909 by President Taft after paintings and photographs of the area’s beauty were exhibited at a World’s Fair then […]
May-2014
7 Tips For Photographing Your Kids On Vacation As summer is approaching, families may be planning a trip to an amusement park, leisurely road trip, or perhaps a long weekend at the beach. To make your trip memorable, I’ve put together a few helpful tips from a past Hawaiian vacation to turn your snapshots into […]
May-2014
Next time you’re in Vancouver and seeking an adventure, walk across the narrow swaying Capilano Suspension Bridge in North Vancouver. It’s thrilling walking bridge hanging 230 feet above Capilano River, situated in the middle of a northwest rainforest. Since our visit in 2006, the park has expanded to include seven more suspension bridges linking together towering […]
May-2014
Vancouver was our first international trip as a couple and our favorite city destination to date. It’s an extremely bike-friendly city and we’re longing to head back with our kids in two. At over 1000 acres, Stanley Park is one of the biggest urban parks in North America and quite enjoyable to explore by bike. […]
May-2014
New York City is one of if not the most iconic American cities there is. Like most tourists there are things you just have to do. See the Statue of Liberty, walk the city at night, enjoy the views from atop a giant steel skyscraper, and visit Central Park. But unlike most tourists we enjoyed […]
May-2014
About 90 minutes from Downtown Los Angeles, but a world away from the hustle and bustle of the city, is a BIG small zoo. Being parents of two kids we are pretty much zoo connoisseurs and can tell you the bad from the good. A few years ago we took our first trip to the […]
May-2014
Easily one of Europe’s most beautiful cities, Budapest is full of secrets to uncover and hidden spots to explore. My husband and I spent three days meandering the narrow cobble-stoned streets lined with buildings of rich architecture. Budapest started out as two separate cities straddling the Danube River. As time passed, the city of Buda, […]
Apr-2014
The historic Georgetown Loop, about 45 miles west of Denver, connects Silver Plume and Georgetown reaching an elevation of 640 feet. Completed in 1884, it’s one of Colorado’s first visitor attractions and quite popular with families. Children of all ages will love the authenticity of the wild west train ride while parents take in the […]
Formed over 25 million years ago, used by local Shoehshone and Tataviam Indians for hundred of years as a mystic place and then by it’s name sake, the infamous Tiburcio Vásquez to elude capture during a statewide man hunt for a series of robbery and murders in the 1870’s. Vasquez Rocks is now known by […]
Apr-2014
It’s true that Belize has the best of both worlds: affordable unlike some Caribbean destinations and culturally diverse like Central America. Eager to experience a barefoot beach destination and a jungle adventure, we selected Belize for our honeymoon several years ago. Belize has an interesting history as a county. It was formally known as British […]