Take a scenic ferry ride to Angel Island in San Francisco Bay. Bring a picnic lunch to enjoy at Ayala Cove, then hike around the island for panoramic views of the Golden Gate Bridge and San Francisco skyline. Also, read story of a lady lighthouse keeper on the island.
Read more…Myths & Legends: Real places to visit
This summer, visit real places, associated with myths and legends!
See if you can spot ghosts of two young princes in Tower of London, or find a golden Kannon in Tokyo, King Arthur’s birthplace in Tintangel Castle, ancient Greek city founded by Perseus. and explore Jewish quarter in Prague where Rabbi Loew breathed life into a clay giant.
Children’s Books About Tigers
2022 is the Year of the Tiger, celebrated throughout Asia.
Here’s Travel for Kids choice of favorite picture books, chapter books, non-fiction books, to read about tigers.
Children’s Books Winter Wonders
Children’s books transport us to the poetry of snow, mythical journeys in winter landscapes, true stories of Antarctica, the beauty and wildlife of winter woods, joy and imagination of a city changed by snow overnight.
Read more…Dublin: Vikings and Celtic Treasures
Dublin is a modern city, situated the site of a Viking settlement. Long before the Vikings, more than 2,000 years ago, Celts came to Ireland, bringing artistic traditions that continue to this day. Visiting Dublin with kids, set out to discover Vikings and Celtic treasures.
Read more…Islands of Summer: Books to read
Summer is here, when school is just a memory, and it’s time for kids to explore islands – reading new and favorite children’s books. Sun and water, warm breezes, cool fogs, staying up late on long summer days, secret huts in the forest, imaginary pirates, picking huckleberries, shimmering moonlight on the water, going to sleep listening to the waves. And it’s your very own island.
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