One of Teddy's preschool classmates who heard about our upcoming trip to England loaned us an adorable book called Katie in London by James Mayhew. In it, one of the lions in Trafalgar Square (oh how I love those lions!) comes to life and takes Katie …
Everyone needs a travel angel
May 27, 2010 6 reader comments
We happened upon this statue as we wandered into the Los Angeles Farmers Market in search of lunch. The fact that the wings are decorated with maps made me stop and take a closer look. Here's what the plaque says: I like the idea of angels getting …
MidAtlantic fun: Much more than trains at the Choo Choo Barn
May 25, 2010 4 reader comments
When you think of Pennsylvania Dutch country, it may well be horse-drawn buggies that first leap to mind rather than trains. But it is in fact a great place to visit if you're a train buff. You can ride in a train pulled by a steam engine at the …
And the winner is…
May 25, 2010 Leave a comment »
Jennifer at Two Kids and a Map – she and her family will be taking a trip to San Antonio, Texas sometime soon as the winners of my giveaway. Many thanks again to the San Antonio Convention and Visitors Bureau for generously sponsoring! And thanks …
Mondays are for dreaming: Summer road trips
May 23, 2010 4 reader comments
We just got back from a very quick (as in less than 24-hours) visit to nearby Lancaster, PA and it's got me in the summertime mood. A road tripping kind of mood. Road trips for me mean loading up the car and setting off, often for weeks at a time. …
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