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When I lived in Melbourne for 3 years this gloomy, big city grew on me.  Sure the weather is unpredictable and can be downright horrid at times, but it’s easy to see why people fall in love with [...]

I can’t do another theme park! The brainpower it takes to formulate a well-executed day at another theme park in Orlando is astronomical. You have to organize flights, transport, a hotel, [...]

There’s no doubt about it, Disney World is a mission. It takes time, it takes money, and sometimes it even steals your sanity. When you imagine the perfect fairytale Disney day, I see myself [...]

We all know why you came to Orlando, Florida. It was Disney. And then you ended up at LEGOLAND and Universal Studios. And all of a sudden you are just tired of theme parks. You need a little [...]

During our epic road trip to the Pacific Northwest, we spent 24 hours in Lake Tahoe. Thankfully, I had a local family showing me around, so I really made the most of those 24 hours with kids in [...]

It’s a long story. When placed on Google Maps it seemed like a road trip the kids and I could do in one day. San Diego to Vegas, and hey, why not go via Joshua Tree National Park. 6 hours…. Not. [...]

One of my most favorite places in the US, the Pacific Northwest offers some of the most beautiful landscapes anywhere in the world. So naturally, the best way to see it up close is on a [...]

Oregon has always held a special place in my heart especially after several visits. Two Pacific Northwest road trips meant I had enjoyed all the natural beauty and wonder my eyes could feast on. [...]

I’ve always been drawn to the citrus flavors of the world. Lemon Meringue was my all-time favorite dessert for years until a visit to Florida’s Key West changed my life. A little bit of sweet. A [...]

Majestic. It’s the primary word that came to mind for my first visit to Yosemite as I drove through Tioga Pass, and stopped at Swinging Beach for lunch. It was love at first sight. The kids and I [...]