The first big vacation since becoming a family of five! We have 1-year-old, 3-year-old and 15-year-old so this vacation really tested my ability to plan activities such that there was something for everyone. Day 1 – 2: Denver, Colorado We stayed at Kimpton Hotel Born located in downtown Denver walkable to various places, including UnionContinue reading “Exploring Colorado”
Exploring San Francisco
San Francisco, Yosemite National Park, and Sonoma, CA We travelled across the US to explore San Francisco and the surrounding areas for six days – three days in San Fran, two days in Yosemite and one day in Sonoma. San Francisco, CA In San Fran we stayed at The Marker, a unique, boutique hotel nearContinue reading “Exploring San Francisco”
Exploring Asheville
Sometimes you want to get away but can’t take time off or afford plane tickets. This happens quite often with our family. We love to travel. We love to explore. We also don’t like to break the bank. We find ourselves having to reign in our expectations for travel and be realistic about what weContinue reading “Exploring Asheville”
Exploring Oregon
Day 1 – 2: Portland We arrived in Portland close to 8:00 p.m. and checked into Paramount Hotel. The rooms were great, and the staff were awesome. As they say – location, location, location! We were in walking distance of all of the top Portland spots. The downside is that parking is expensive – nearly $40/night valet parking! Whoo-dang!Continue reading “Exploring Oregon”
Travel Planning as a hobby?
As someone who has never really had a hobby, it has been difficult for me to identify things that I truly enjoy. Yes, there are the standard hobbies – book clubs, art, hiking, etc. While those are still options, I tried to think of something in my life currently that I truly enjoy – somethingContinue reading “Travel Planning as a hobby?”
the lost dinosaur 