BIG PICTURE This trip was great not just for the kids but for the parents as well, but to be honest, looking online at you tube clips and website descriptions didn’t really give me a good idea of what the trip was going to be like. I’m hoping this blog helps give families a better … Continue reading Gothia Cup – A first time parent’s take on this pretty epic international youth soccer tournament in Gothenburg, Sweden – tips, thoughts and suggestions
If you are looking for the most popular spots in Copenhagen, there are lots of blogs and places my family of 5 didn’t get to, but if you are thinking you might not make it to any museums and churches and castles because that's not what your kids want to do, then this blog might … Continue reading ON THE LESS BEATEN PATH IN COPENHAGEN
It may have been the hardest things I have ever done . (FYI. This was done in 2018 so something may have changed post pandemic) It's true, while I consider myself generally fit I will admit that not training harder for the 24+ mile trek across the Grand Canyon was not a good idea. It's … Continue reading I survived hiking Rim to Rim at the Grand Canyon in one day… It was amazing but I learned some very important lessons for anyone thinking of tackling the monster hike. Learn from this first timer
Okay so I love Lake Tahoe in the summer. So when my friend Frank asked me if I had been to Chimney Beach with my kids and husband, I was a little embarrassed to say I had not even heard of it. I think Tahoe is one of those place where we really quickly … Continue reading Jumping off the rocks at Chimney Beach is worth a cold swim in Lake Tahoe
Going to Iceland? If you are headed to Iceland there are so many ways to see the tiny nation. I don't think any way is the best way. On my trip we saw backpackers, and couples, people who rented cars and did self driving tours. Find what works for you but with tourism pretty new … Continue reading Taking on Iceland with three kids and a husband
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