Things to Do in Disney's Animal Kingdom

How to navigate the Avatar ride at Disney’s Animal Kingdom

Most people choose to go to Disney’s Animal Kingdom theme park for the Avatar ride. It’s new, it’s amazing, and I totally get it. I wanted to see what the fuss was all about. The advice that I...

Disney World with Young Kids

Sounds like the worst idea ever but for our family, it worked. Not only did it work, but it was fun! One thing I love about Disney World is that no matter what your situation, you are all in it...

Messi’s Dream to Gaudí’s Soul — A Culer’s Pilgrimage Through Barcelona

I distinctly remember the moment the SNCF (TGV inOUI) train rolled out of Paris, slicing through the countryside toward Barcelona. For many, it would have been just another cross-border journey. For...

Where to Go in Utrecht with Kids

Utrecht is the fourth largest city in the Netherlands and offers lots of things to do and see when visiting with kids. We lived in Utrecht for a few years and, along with our children (two boys...

Hiking Rinjani via Sembalun: A Wild Ride of Sweat and Tears

Let me say this upfront: Mount Rinjani is not just a mountain it's an emotional rollercoaster. This hike isn't just about walking up and down. It's a full on movie experience: drama (legs dying...

A Guide to Bwindi Impenetrable National Park, Uganda

Bwindi Impenetrable National Park is one of Uganda's finest national parks and is home to the endangered Mountain Gorillas in Uganda. Bwindi National Park is a diverse tropical rain forest park...