Seven and a half years ago I spent a little bit of time in Santa Rosa. Just passing through on an epic ride to Oregon, but it was a memorable stop. Now I’m back for a couple of days and impressed by how much more there is to see. Santa Rosa is a worthy destination…
A Family Visit to Boracay Island Part 2: The Lind Hotel
The Lind Hotel on Boracay’s White Beach is one of those properties that looks great in photos, and even better in person. I was hosted by the Lind Hotel and Philippines Tourism following the TBEX Asia conference. All opinions are my own. Arriving at the open air lobby you are greeted with cold drinks,cool towels…
A Family Visit to Boracay Island in The Philippines Part One: Getting to Boracay
Mountains or Beach? I heard this question a lot while in the #philippines. Apparently you can only be one or the other. I know my place. How about you? Do you match your mate’s place? #soulofthephilippines #PhilippinesPhotoContest A photo posted by ciaran blumenfeld (@momfluential) on Oct 25, 2016 at 10:57pm PDT A few years…
Nostalgic Santas Village in Lake Arrowhead
If you grew up in Southern California, you probably went to Santa’s Village at some point. For many residents, a trip to Lake Arrowhead and a visit to Santa’s Village was a yearly family tradition. Built in 1955 as a family amusement park on the mountaintop, the park and Santa’s Village have been closed for…
Back in School With Fjallraven Kanken Backpacks
All summer long, from Stockholm to Switzerland and points beyond, I was seeing Fjallraven Kanken Backpacks on everyone. Boys and girls, the young, the old, the in between all carrying this iconic bag. I had some serious Kanken envy. I’ve long been a fan of Fjallraven Kanken backpacks. It doesn’t hurt that there is a…
DIY Retro Travel Patch Adventure Backpacks for Kid Travelers
We are homeschooling and traveling a lot this year. Regular school backpacks won’t work for our action packed itineraries and year long adventure. My kids need something I could not find in a catalog. Inspiration: Retro Travel Patch Backpacks We’ve been collecting retro travel patches for years. I have always wanted to do something cool with them. Inspiration…
Shopping for Crafts in Talinnn, Estonia
Handcrafted goods are getting harder and harder to find. But there are still amazing artisan goods to be found when you travel. Especially if you are lucky enough to visit and shop for crafts in Tallinn, Estonia. Seeing the same exact scarves, dresses, and bags in souvenir shops all over the world has made me a little…
Touring Patarei Prison in Tallinn, Estonia
We are not serial prison tour visitors, though that might change in the future. The defunct prison tourism circuit is a thriving one. We’ve yet to even visit Alcatraz, so close to home. Paterei Prison in Talinn Estonia made a prison tour believer of me. It turned out to be one of the most haunting,…
Exploring the Channel Islands from Ventura California
A little less than two hours north from home, adventure in Ventura County’s Channel Islands awaits. Us So. Cal residents are lucky to live close by this natural wonderland. It’s only a quick drive away. So why have so few of my friends and family been? People travel from all over the world to…
Eurail Travel with Teenagers. Am I nuts?
When I first told friends and family I was planning to do Eurail travel with teenagers, I got the “you’re nuts” look. But I’ve never let that stop me before. I’m fortunate for the opportunity to spend time with my two teenaged daughters, working as a digital nomad, and combining a series of planned adventures with…
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