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After hiking Cataract Falls, we discovered our favorite Bay Area view – from the top of Mt. Tam. This is a pretty popular spot, but we hadn’t had the chance to get up there as it’s tucked into the hills … Read More

In early June of 2009, Daniel and I quit jobs/graduated and headed off for two month of adventure before settling into graduate school/work/life. After spending a few days in London, our next stop was Paris, where we Couchsurfed with a … Read More

Are you new to Airbnb and wondering if it’s safe and secure for traveling families? Keep reading for our family’s review of Airbnb after 10 years of experience, both from the guest and the host perspective.   (If you haven’t … Read More

This past Sunday was our favorite husband/dad’s bday so we decided to head off on a little mini trip for the tail end of spring break to celebrate Daniel. I’m fairly comfortable heading out exploring without him but it is … Read More

Today’s stories of goodness is one of my very favorites, from my dear friend Jessica. I’m completely blown away by the kindness of strangers. “Feeling summer slipping through my fingers, I packed up my three little kids and drove two … Read More

Of all the places we’ve visited, Petra has to rank near the very top. This ancient city has it all – history, beauty, hiking, majestic views. It was awesome in the true sense of the word. We stayed at the … Read More

Have you heard of the Hippie Tree? It’s a big eucalyptus tree up on a hill with a great swing hanging from it. It’s tucked into a little neighborhood in Tiburon, across the Bay from San Francisco. We were headed … Read More

This week’s story takes us back to South America with Our Family Passport, an amazing extended family that shares their adventures and tips. I just love the kindness and respect they exude, and love following their adventures. “When we were … Read More

As I started typing, I realized we rolled into San Francisco exactly two years ago after our 4,500 mile cross-country road trip. I can hardly believe it! In some ways, I still feel like a Virginian; in other ways, I’ve definitely … Read More

DAY 8 After getting into Albuquerque late, we slept in, had another leisurely Marriott-sponsored breakfast, and then drove 3 hours to Petrified Forest National Park. There, we met up with cousins again at the visitors’ center. It was so cute … Read More

DAY 5 After packing up the next morning in Flagstaff, we hit the road to head toward Sedona. We cruised through, admiring the gorgeous red rock along the way. We headed straight for Phoenix, where we stopped in for lunch … Read More

I’m excited to share this story from a wonderful old friend. I especially love it because I feel like the French – especially Parisians – tend to get a bad rap for being rude and unaccommodating. But having studied abroad … Read More