Normally we road trip for spring break, but this year we headed across the Atlantic Ocean for a solid week exploring the port city of Hamburg, Germany. Connected to the North Sea by the Elbe River, a complex of rivers…
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In the past several years, we have managed to deviate from the traditional North American road trip and expose our kids to different cultures, languages, traditions, and food. I traveled to Chiang Mai, Thailand with my daughter and met up…
As far as capital cities go, Boise is one of our favorites. A thriving downtown districts boasts many independent pubs and eateries and stores selling local goods. Pedestrians and bicyclists meander the city streets, with a network of paths linking…
Chelan, Washington is a wonderful family vacation destination. Why? Lake Chelan and the Okanogan-Wenatchee National Forest offer year-round opportunities for outdoor recreation from fishing, hiking, kayaking, biking, and even bird watching. And because it’s located in the heart of the…
In Manson, Washington for the 2016 Apple Blossom Festival, I stayed at the Mountain View Lodge located at 25 Wapato Point Parkway. A two-story motel style lodge located within walking distance of shops, wineries, and restaurants, rooms range from standard…
First thing’s first. It’s pronounced PEER, not Pierre like a French poodle. Once the kids know that, they’ll fit right in with the locals while exploring South Dakota’s capital city. Pierre is a river city. It’s a cow town. It’s…