Filoli Gardens is the Giverny of the Bay Area

Giverny is the home of Claude Monet, the famous impressionist painter who created giant canvases of The Water Lilies that can be found in the Musée de l'Orangerie in Paris. Giverny is located in...

Montreal in the Winter: The Good, The Bad, and The Ugly

Montreal is one of the most complex cities we have ever visited. It is culturally rich, steeped in history, and ground zero for French-English bi-culturalism. It is also an industrial port, forged by...

The Do's and Don'ts of New York City

If you are planning a trip to New York, there are a few do's and don'ts that may help your trip in this incredible city go by more smoothly. New York City is a LOT bigger than it appears to be...

7 Soggy Buns (Nordhouse Dunes Wilderness, Michigan)

We billed it as a “learning journey,” so the kids would be exposed to backcountry camping, the kind where you hike in your gear and poop in the woods. We chose Nordhouse Dunes Wilderness with...

Top must-do things in Maui, Hawaii

The Hawaiian island of Maui is a destination for true nature-lovers. You can stretch out on warm, golden sands, or hit the surf for an unforgettable windsurfing or snorkeling session. Driving the...

NYC to London: Know the Flight time, Distance and More

If this is your maiden flight from NYC to London, you might have some questions about the trip. I have tried to answer most of the frequently asked questions. 1. London is the world’s third...