Here are four places to go to escape crowds this summer – a museum with unicorn tapestries, zoo and carousel in Jardin des Plantes, collection of armor and Napoleon memorabilia in Army Museum, and Chateau de Vincennes, medieval royal residence in the middle of Paris.
Read more…Summer 2026: Tips for Visiting US National Parks
Know before you go to US national parks this summer.
Tips for road conditions, weather, wildlife and fire safety, extreme summer heat, new entrance fees and passes, national parks with no entrance fees, and individual park updates.
Safety Outdoors Tips
Summer is a great time for families to head outdoors.
Here’s a few tips for outings – before you go, check weather forecast, plan clothing and gear, food and water, on your hike, tips for wildlife safety, altitude sickness, extreme heat, summer wildfires.
Free in San Francisco: Summer in the city
This summer, San Francisco offers a variety of fun things to do with kids, all free.
Listen to world music, watch theater and dance performances, explore a museum about ships and the Gold Rush, enjoy story time and Toddler Thursday in Salesforce park, walk across the Golden Gate Bridge, take a hike on Lands End Coastal Trail.
Fun food for kids Montreal
Lots of fun food for kids to try in Montreal – French pastries such as pain au chocolat, brioche, fruit tarts, muffins, Quebec specialties poutine and maple cornets, and bagels, Montreal style.
Read more…Scotland: Adventures in the Highlands
Scotland in summer is delightful, and in the Highlands, Loch Ness and Fort William are two of our favorite areas to explore. Plus a recipe for smoked salmon pate and oatcakes to make at home.
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