Chasing the Northern Lights in Alaska

The northern lights are one of the most magical natural phenomenons you can experience. They are on everyone's bucket lists! Most people don't realize that you don't have to escape to Norway or...

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...

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...

New England in the Off-Season

Many people think about heading to New England in the summer and fall – which I agree that these are both a great time of year to visit, but my family has visited in every season, and each getaway...

How to Spend One Day in Austin, Texas

The Live Music Capital of the World is also home to great food, art and sites. Here’s where to go during your short stop in Austin, Texas. This is a historic hotel with luxury rooms, dining...