There comes a time in the life of every blogger when they are forced to reveal something about themselves that they've never done publicly. I'm no exception. So here it is: Hi, my name is Mara, and I am a heavy packer. For years the fact that I …
Family travel tips: How to pack only carry-on bags for air travel
September 29, 2010 11 reader comments
Mondays are for dreaming: Florida’s Gulf Coast
September 27, 2010 3 reader comments
Sometimes I'm reminded that despite the fact that I've done a fair bit of traveling, what I don't know about geography could fill a (very large) book. For example, if you asked me to tell you where Fort Myers or Sanibel Island, Florida are on a map, …
Losing our heads at the Tower of London
September 24, 2010 2 reader comments
Well, not really. But can you tell that the boys had a low level of enthusiasm for standing next to this guy? This despite the fact that he had just about the most cheerful voice I've ever heard, to say nothing of a sunny demeanor, which is no small …
Family travel tips: How to take your kids to the zoo
September 23, 2010 2 reader comments
This week I'm starting a new weekly series of posts focusing on the "how-tos" of family travel where I will cover everything from packing light to saving money to dealing with peak-season crowds. I'll draw from my own experience and also will seek …
From ships to stars: Visiting Greenwich with kids
September 21, 2010 3 reader comments
The first time we went to Greenwich, England, Tommy was a toddler. We visited all of the attractions, spent the entire day in fact. But what I primarily remember about it was that we got what may have been the best Christmas card photo ever on the …
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