Prague: Then and Now
Then (1991): The dusty train station was mostly empty except for a few tourists. I was approached by enterprising Czechoslovakians …
Eastern Europe, Go! Europe
Bremerton, WA – A Great Kid Destination
Bremerton WA – A great destination for kids? Yes! Bremerton is the home of the Puget Sound Naval Shipyard and …
Family Cabins: A Little Space and a Lot of Time
Traveling, perhaps by definition, is the act of covering a lot of place in a little bit of time. What …
Looking for Africa in Our Own Backyard
We’ve enjoyed a day in Japan, an overnight trip to China, and an Austrian feast … all without leaving home. …
An Overnight Trip to “China”
Richmond B.C., a simple suburb of Vancouver, is more than just another Chinatown. Just 25 mi above the Canadian border, …
Surviving “Re-entry Shock”
Even when you leave home for the weekend, it’s a shock to get back home. Time starts ticking again. The …
Salem, MA: Witches, Hangings, Wikka, and Chachka
Salem, Massachusetts is an oxymoron, at once both historical and fiction. The town is famous for the 1962 witch trails …
The In-flight Wonders of a Plastic Bag
A simple trick to make de-boarding a little easier and keep your kids belongings organized on-board – put all of …