Empanadas have been a favorite in my family for years, especially when I had toddlers to feed. We would go to our favorite Seattle happy hour spot, La Isla, in the Ballard neighborhood a few times a ...

Winter in Japan wasn’t my first thought when planning a trip to the Land of the Rising Sun this year. I was thinking cherry blossoms, hikes up Mt. Fuji (or at least towards it so I could get a peek), ...

We’d entered a fairy realm, or so my son thought. Cascades of water fell from the rock as we hiked, pooling in the crater below. It was the dry season in Yosemite National Park, and yet, the Emerald ...

I don’t know about you, but around November, and definitely by early December, all I see are Christmas markets on social media. Germany and Austria are suddenly EVERYWHERE. Holiday lights, mulled wine ...

UNESCO granted Dundee a ‘City of Design’ status in 2014 (the only one in the United Kingdom!) and since then, this industrial coastal city has gone from strength to strength. It’s Scotland’s ...

Visiting the Scottish capital city is a must for anyone heading to Scotland for the first time. Both its Old Town and New Town are both UNESCO sites with iconic, beautiful buildings. But it can be an ...

Ready to explore Northern Ireland, hitting the highlights as well as a few of our secret spots along the way? Our 5-day Causeway Coastal Route itinerary makes it easy to see and do it all, while also ...

The Ring of Kerry drive is one of the most popular things to do in Ireland with kids. Everyone wants to see the famous Kerry beaches, cliffs and the Skellig Islands featured in Star Wars: The Last ...

Corvettes, Cocktails, Caves, and Consignment—when I headed to Bowling Green, KY, with my sister, I knew we were in for some extra special fun. Why? There is plenty to do here that you can’t do ...

Washington, DC, is one of my favorite destinations for families traveling with teens. From historical landmarks to modern attractions, the nation’s capital has something everyone in your family will ...

Oh Québec City, how did I not visit you sooner? With a thriving cocktail and culinary scene, plenty of outdoor activities, music festivals, spas, and an epic art scene, you may be thinking the same by ...

Gather the family for some fun in San Luis Obispo County. SLO County is a great spot to hit along the Pacific Coast Highway, especially during the 4th of July holiday because there is so much to do.