Aloha! After spending one week on the beautiful Hawaiian island of Oahu, our family can safely say that the East Shore (Windward) is our favorite part of the island! The region is packed with things to do and see, including beautiful beaches (that are especially family-friendly), fun activities, and stunning landscapes, making it the perfect place to settle if you would like to explore beyond Honolulu/Waikiki. We stayed in the beautiful town of Kailua, which was a great destination for exploring the East Shore. In order to get the most out of your stay on Oahu, I highly recommend renting a car. When we compared driving in Hawaii to other…
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Fall Family Activities To Do in Sonoma County
Are you looking for fun, fall family activities in Sonoma County, California? I’m sharing a detailed fall activity guide, complete with our favorite choices for pumpkin patches, U-pick apple picking, and fall festivals! We may earn money or products from the companies mentioned in this post. We only recommend products and services that we love! Pumpkin Patches, Apple Picking, Fall Festivals, and more! There are so many fall activities to do in Sonoma County, California. Fall is my favorite time of year! I love the change in the weather, the beautiful orange and red leaves, and the fun activities that come with the season. Fall in Sonoma County is beautiful,…
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Beach Vacation Photo Shoot in Hawaii + Save $25
Dreaming of your next beach vacation? Or maybe you already have it on the calendar and now you’re dreaming of a beautiful vacation photo shoot! It is hard to beat the beauty of professional photo sessions on stunning sandy beaches next to gorgeously clear water. Our family recently had a beach vacation photo shoot done in Hawaii with Flytographer, and we love the memories that were captured! My husband and I discovered Flytographer two years ago when we were planning our babymoon to Paris. We discovered that they work with local photographers in over 350 cities around the world, and we immediately began dreaming of a maternity photo shoot in…
- Destinations, Europe, International Travel, Our Adventures, Scotland, Traveling with a Baby or Toddler
Things I Wish I Knew Before Visiting the Isle of Skye, Scotland
The Isle of Skye in Scotland is one of the most beautiful destinations that we have traveled to! The isle is located in Northwest Scotland and is accessible by bridge from the Scottish mainland, making it an easy destination for a Scottish Highland adventure. Our family of three (including our one year old daughter- you can read my tips for traveling to Scotland with a toddler here) had an incredible time, but there are a few things I wish I knew before visiting the Isle of Skye in Scotland, and I’m excited to share them with you. We may earn money or products from the companies mentioned in this post.…
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The Lake District for Families
The Lake District is located in the county of Cumbria and is by far our family’s favorite destination in England. If you’re looking for the perfect place to plan a fun, adventurous, yet peaceful family holiday, look no further than the Lake District! The Lake District has a lot of activities for families, including toddlers. We may earn money or products from the companies mentioned in this post. We only recommend products and services that we love! Our family of three recently spent a few days in the Lake District as part of our two week road trip through the United Kingdom. This was my first time visiting this beautiful…
- Destinations, England, Europe, International Travel, Our Adventures, Traveling with a Baby or Toddler
Exploring London with Keetoo
London is one of my favorite cities! My husband and I love that it is filled with rich history, beautiful palaces, and relaxing gardens. Our family (including our 1 year old daughter) recently spent a few days in London as part of our two week trip to the United Kingdom, and we were absolutely thrilled to have the opportunity to work with Keetoo while we were there! We may earn money or products from the companies mentioned in this post. We only recommend products and services that we love! Keeto is an app (for both iPhones and Androids) that gives you incredible discounts on major London attractions. With Keetoo, you…
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Visiting Utah’s National Parks: Zion, Arches, & Bryce Canyon
The National Parks in Southern Utah are incredible! They have a unique beauty to them that I haven’t experienced anywhere else. My husband and I took an unforgettable, amazing road trip through Southern Utah (and Colorado), where we explored the awesome Narrows at Zion National Park, the perfect sandstone arches at Arches National Park, and the unique hoodoos at Bryce Canyon National Park. We may earn money or products from the companies mentioned in this post. We only recommend products and services that we love! We lived in Orange County, California, so we started our road trip from home. We left in the evening after work and drove to Las Vegas…
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How to Hike the Narrows at Zion
Of all the national parks my husband and I have visited together, Zion National Park is one of our favorites. It is located in southwest Utah and its red cliffs are absolutely stunning (everything we hoped for and more!). We visited the park for two days during our road trip across southern Utah, and we knew long before we visited that we wanted to spend a day hiking the Narrows while we were there. We may earn money or products from the companies mentioned in this post. We only recommend products and services that we love! The Narrows (a narrow gorge) is a hike that requires you to wade through…
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10 Things To Do In Kauai
We traveled to Kauai in the spring and loved every moment of our trip. I’m excited to share a list of our top 10 things to do in Kauai, based on our experience. If you’re interested in our complete itinerary, you can read about our One Week in Kauai here. You might also be interested in our Beach Vacation Packing List! We may earn money or products from the companies mentioned in this post. We only recommend products and services that we love! Kauai is truly an outdoor lover’s paradise. The island is home to amazing, beautiful beaches (with awesome snorkeling opportunities!), but it is also filled with gorgeous waterfalls,…
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Whale Watching in Orange County
Whale watching is an incredible way to see beautiful whales (of all kinds!) in their natural habitat! We are given the opportunity to go to them and leave them undisturbed, in their natural home (the wide open ocean). As my husband and I have gotten older, we’ve researched the treatment of these animals (and others) more and more, and we have made the decision to never participate in animal tourism that hurts animals. We are thankful for opportunities like these, which allow us to enjoy these beautiful creatures without supporting mistreatment of them. My husband and I have had several amazing whale watching experiences over the years in both Orange…
