The World Is A Book

Roatan with kids: Zip Line Adventure

Mary — Mon, 27 Feb 2012 07:20:20 +0000

Zip lining has always both intrigued and scared me. My biggest fear? Falling. Yet, the thought of being adventurous and seeing sights from a different perspective totally piqued my interests. When we found out that our cruise ports of Honduras...

Eating Globally with Kids

Mary — Fri, 24 Feb 2012 17:42:19 +0000

Food is a major part of going on trips whether locally or abroad. It’s challenging enough taking kids to a foreign country, but feeding them unfamiliar foods and the possibility of getting sick elsewhere can be daunting. I am delighted to...

Rome’s Wedding Cake: Il Vittoriano

Mary — Thu, 23 Feb 2012 06:53:48 +0000

Many travelers visit Rome to see the must-see attractions – the Colosseum, the Roman Forum, or the Trevi Fountain. While all of these are certainly amazing wonders, there was a monument that also left a lasting impression for us during...

Tea Collection Foreign Correspondent

Mary — Wed, 22 Feb 2012 06:44:52 +0000

I am so excited and honored to be Guest blogging at Tea Collection’s Studio T blog this week as their Foreign Correspondent. I have loved their clothes and have been a loyal customer for many years. As a traveler and a mom,...

A Stop in El Morro, Puerto Rico

Mary — Thu, 16 Feb 2012 07:20:16 +0000

One of Puerto Rico’s most visited and recommended attractions is the Spanish-era fort of Castillo San Felipe del Morro also known as El Morro. Named after the Spanish word for the headland or promontory where it’s situated and in honor of Spain’s King...

Boldt Castle on Heart Island

Mary — Thu, 09 Feb 2012 07:17:08 +0000

In honor of Valentine’s Day next week, I couldn’t think of a more appropriate post for the occasion than a revisit to Boldt Castle on Heart Island. We visited this unique attraction a couple of years ago during a family...

Give A Kid A Camera: February

Mary — Thu, 09 Feb 2012 07:13:57 +0000

My nine-year-old daughter has been looking forward to using an old point and shoot camera she inherited from us. So, on a trip to Joshua Tree National Park last month, she was excited to take some pictures of the Joshua trees...

Cabrillo National Monument with kids

Mary — Sun, 05 Feb 2012 07:11:16 +0000

Don’t let the name fool you. This national monument is much more than the imposing limestone statue dedicated to Juan Rodriguez Cabrillo (Cab-ri-yo) – the first European explorer to set foot on the United States’ west coast in 1542. As...

Strolling Balboa Park

Mary — Thu, 02 Feb 2012 05:48:18 +0000

San Diego is famous for its beaches, zoos and theme parks but a visit to beautiful Balboa Park should also be among its top attractions. This expansive 1,200 acre park is the country’s largest “urban cultural park”. Filled with family and cultural activities, the...

Joshua Tree National Park with kids

Mary — Fri, 27 Jan 2012 08:31:41 +0000

“I speak for the trees” from Dr. Seuss’ The Lorax is a favorite quote used in Joshua Tree National Park’s publications. Having visited it recently, we can certainly understand why. The trees looked very Seuss-like — odd and quirky. This...