June 21 is the summer solstice, longest day of the year in the northern hemisphere. Especially far north in Scandinavia, long sunlit days seem to go on forever.
Celebrate the summer solstice with a batch of fresh strawberry cupcakes.
The Musee du Louvre in Paris is a grand and glorious museum, but it also can be a challenge. Here’s our tips to make a trip to the Louvre with kids fun for everyone in the family.
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Independence Day this year celebrates 250 years of democracy and creation of a new country – the United States of America.
This summer traveling around the US, enjoy July 4 festivals with live music, community parades and activities, local food, and of course, fireworks.
In France, at school children learn to make a tasty yogurt cake. This inspired us to make our own version – a “gateau de voyage” travel cake. Bake and freeze the cake in advance to take on your trip for breakfast picnics.
Read more…It’s summer in San Francisco!
Best parks, museums, fun food, hikes, free music and kid’s shows, tips, insider secrets (redwood grove, fairy doors, Chinatown lunch and playgrounds, cheapest bay cruise), and more.
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.