At the end of the summer, we spent a full day in Yosemite National Park exploring the recently re-opened Mariposa Grove of giant sequoias. Here are highlights, suggestions for trails, and travel tips for an enjoyable family visit.
Read more…Summer’s end: Travel to far destinations with new children’s books
Summer is winding down, but travel to adventurous and far destinations with new children’s books. And kids can stay as long as they like! Read books about China, Egypt, Guatemala, Easter Island and Australia.
Read more…New! Jardin d’Acclimatation Paris
In Paris, visit the delightful all-new Jardin d’Acclimatation leisure and amusement park for families in the Bois de Boulogne – rides, carousels, water play areas, “little farm,” birds of the world aviary, pony and camel rides, Korean Garden, and more.
Read more…Paris: A Stay in the Marais
On a recent trip to Paris, we stayed in the Marais neighborhood. All our tips on favorite boulangerie and special spot for hot chocolate, where to find supermarkets, laundromats, parks with playgrounds, family hotels and apartments.
Read more…Visit to Sagrada Familia in Barcelona
The Sagrada Familia, a church designed a hundred years ago by Antoni Gaudi, is still being built. Read our blog post for what to look for inside and outside the basilica, importance of nature, and symbolism of Gaudi’s designs.
Read more…Tips for Barcelona
Tips for Barcelona – Reserved timed tickets, visiting the Sagrada Familia, getting around the city, cable cars and funicular to Montjuic Park, understanding blue street signs, covered markets, fun places to stay.
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