This post about Gem-o-rama was originally posted a few years ago. Gem-o-rama in Trona California is one of my favorite wacky So Cal things to do. We’re so grateful we got to go when we did, as recent earthquake activity has shut down this year’s festival, which would have been the 78th The Road to…
Prepared for Anything – Packing for A Trip To Cancun’s Riviera Maya and Xcaret
Edited to add: The following article was written in advance of my trip to Riviera Maya. I had no idea how my trip would be tragically cut short, but trips getting ruined is a risk we all take, every time we leave home. That’s why we make packing lists and attempt to prepare… for the…
Tourist Traps & Other Things You Can’t Unsee in Prague
Every major city in the world, including Prague, has tourist traps. They are the ten plagues of tourism.
Visiting The Elephant House Cafe Edinburgh Where JK Rowling Wrote Harry Potter
The Elephant House Cafe Edinburgh, where Jk Rowling wrote Harry Potter is a must see. It’s one of the most famous coffee shops in Edinburgh. It’s also the stop on every Harry Potter Walking Tour of Edinburgh that separates the true fans from the followers on. Have you heard of the Elephant House Cafe in…
What to Eat and Drink from the 2018 True Food Kitchen Spring Menu
Spring is in the air, and arriving on plates via the 2018 True Food Kitchen Spring Menu. Sometimes the stars align for me. I get invited to write about a place that is already a favorite. In this case it’s my date night go to, my local love, True Food Kitchen. True Food Kitchen Newport Beach…
Surround Your Family With Adorable Lemurs at The Jerusalem Biblical Zoo
When you think of Jerusalem, you probably don’t think of lemurs, do you? Then you have not been to the Jerusalem Zoo. You’ll get up close to adorable lemurs and see a lot more at this world class zoo. “Ugggggh Mooooom , not another pile of rocks!” my kids complained after a week of touring…
I Cannot Believe I Let My Kids Do This
Last week I watched my kids go parasailing. They had a blast. Taking my kids parasailing over the Pacific wasn’t something I had ever really considered doing. But to explain that I have to back up. Three years ago, while on a family vacation in upstate NY, I committed a heinous parenting faux pas. Excuse…
Family Travel in Jordan -Touring the Amman Citadel
Our family arrived at the Citadel, in Amman Jordan in a cloud of ethereal white dust. It made the whole world feel like it had been perfectly Instagram filtered. I didn’t grow up hearing stories about Amman. Paris is the Eiffel Tower. Rome is the Colosseum. Amman? A big city in Jordan… There’s an AP…
Adventure in Mahane Yehuda Market With Israel ScaVentures Shuk Dash
I’ve always wanted to do some sort of epic Amazing Race style challenge in a foreign country. Thanks to Israel ScaVentures, who was a sponsor and hosted attendees for a hunt during the recent TBEX Jerusalem conference, that bucket list item is now checked. If you have followed my trips to Israel on my Instagram…
Love Your Family More This Spring Break at Renaissance Indian Wells Resort and Spa
Trying to plan a quick So Cal family getaway can be a little tricky, particularly if you have kids of different ages and interests and if you have any intentions whatsoever of getting in a little rest and relaxation for yourself. We’ve all been on that vacation that starts with the best of intentions and…
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