Arizona · Highlights
Arizona Top 10
The best of Arizona from our trips so far, from the Grand Canyon at sunset to Sedona's red rocks.
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Colorado · Highlights
Colorado Top 12
The best things to see and do in Colorado, gathered over several summers in this amazing state.
Costa Rica · In Detail
Costa Rica itinerary, in detail
In-depth details about our stays, food and activities on a 13-day winter trip through Costa Rica, from cloud forests to hot springs.
Hawaii · Highlights
Kauai Top 10
Ten places on Kauai worth your time, from Waimea Canyon to Secret Beach.
Hawaii · Highlights
Kauai Top 10 with Kids
Ten places on Kauai that kids will love, from red dirt streams to shave ice and surf lessons.
Italy · In Detail
Winter itinerary, in detail
In-depth details about our stays, food and activities on a winter trip through Italy, from the Dolomites to Puglia.
Italy · Tips & Hacks
Tips & Hacks
Handy insights on restaurants, coffee, money, trains and restrooms in Italy.
Italy · Highlights
Italy Top 14
Our favorite places and experiences from three trips to Italy, from Rome and the Dolomites to Capri and Puglia.
New Mexico · Itinerary
An electric car road trip, in short
Fourteen days from Austin to Santa Fe, southern Colorado and Taos in an electric car, with our charging stops.
Peru · In Detail
Peru itinerary, in detail
In-depth details about our stays, food and activities in Peru, from Machu Picchu and the Sacred Valley to Lake Titicaca and Lima.
Portugal · Itinerary
Madeira in 6 days
Six days on Madeira in winter — the ridge hike from Pico do Arieiro, levadas and waterfalls, cliff-foot villages, the Fanal forest and São Lourenço, then Monte's gardens and old town Funchal.
Portugal · 24 Hours
Lisbon in 24 hours
Belém's monuments and custard tarts, Alfama's tiled viewpoints, the free way up to the Santa Justa Lift view, and the best chocolate cake in the world — Lisbon in one day.
Portugal · The Experience
Three days in and around Lisbon
A day in Lisbon, a tour north to Fátima, Batalha, Nazaré and Óbidos, and a day out to Sintra, Cabo da Roca and Cascais — over Christmas and New Year, when the monuments were closed.
New Zealand · Itinerary
New Zealand in 10 days
Ten nights across both islands in winter — glowworm caves, Hobbiton and Auckland's wild west coast, then Queenstown, Milford Sound, Wanaka and Aoraki/Mount Cook, finishing in Christchurch.
Fiji · Itinerary
Fiji in 5 days, in short
A 5-day family trip in Fiji from a base in Nadi — a city tour with orchids and mud pools, two island day trips, a river village on the Navua and Natadola Beach.
September 20261 added
California · Itinerary
Yosemite, Kings Canyon & Sequoia in 8 Days
A day-by-day summer road trip through Yosemite, Kings Canyon and Sequoia national parks, finishing on the Monterey coast — with the hikes, parking, food and what worked for our son.
November 20242 added
Blog
Added top 10 listing for kids in Colorado.
Key places to cover that would interest children in Colorado.
October 20241 added
Peru · Tips & Hacks
Getting to Machu Picchu!
A guide to independently booking your trip to Machu Picchu.
September 20242 added
Blog
Inspiring quotes for neuro-divergent kids.
Here are ten quotes that can inspire and encourage neurodivergent kids.
August 20243 added
April 20243 added
Arizona · In Detail
Summer itinerary, in detail
In-depth details about our stays, food and activities in a 14-day summer trip in Arizona, Colorado and New Mexico.
March 20242 added
Arizona · Tips & Hacks
Tips & Hacks
Handy insights on topics like food, transportation, weather and shopping.
February 20244 added
Arizona · Itinerary
Summer itinerary, in short
A 14-day summer trip briefing in Arizona, Colorado and New Mexico.
Blog
Printable pre-flight checklist sheet.
Things to do leading up to a trip by air. This will ensure a tangible medium for your diligence.
January 20242 added
December 20231 added
Hawaii · Tips & Hacks
Kauai - Tips & Hacks
Handy insights on topics like food, transportation, weather and shopping.
November 20235 added
Mexico · In Detail
Winter itinerary, in detail
In-depth details of the 5-day winter in the tropics of Mexico.
Iceland · Tips & Hacks
Tips & Hacks
Handy insights on topics like food, navigation, timings and amenties in Iceland.
October 20233 added
Colorado · In Detail
Summer itinerary, in detail
In-depth details about our stays, food and activities in Colorado and New Mexico.
Colorado · Itinerary
Summer itinerary, in short
A 12-day summer trip briefing in Colorado and New Mexico.
