Planning a trip to Tokyo with kids, at first it might seem more difficult than visiting other foreign cities. We don’t read Japanese, how can we order in restaurants? I’ve heard about toilets that squirt water. How do we buy tickets for the subway and get around Tokyo? Here’s answers to those questions and more.
Read more…Butter & Egg Days Parade Petaluma
A yearly event for over 35 years in Petaluma, the theme of Butter & Egg Days Parade is cows and chickens. Little girls are dressed as fluffy yellow chicks, people wear striped bee or black and white cow costumes, parade participants include local junior high and high school kids, businesses such as dairy products, egg farmers, plus old fashioned trucks and classic cars.
Read more…John Muir and our National Parks
Our visit to John Muir’s house and a hike on Mt. Wanda, where he took his daughters for nature walks, plus tips for visiting John Muir National Historic Site (east of San Francisco), children’s books to read about Muir and the national parks, andneed for conservation.
Read more…Alcatraz Island: Tips for visiting The Rock with kids
It’s a short but scenic boat ride from San Francisco to Alcatraz Island, site of a famous prison, now a national park. Find out about the long history of the island, tips for visiting Alcatraz with kids, and children’s books to read.
Read more…Watching for Gray Whales: Best onshore viewing
It’s the spring season, and gray whales are migrating north, from Mexico to Alaska. Tips for how to spot gray whales, where to go for best onshore viewing in California, Oregon and Washington, and children’s books.
Read more…Guest post: 2019’s Best Family Travel Destination: Morocco
This spring Thomson Family Adventures chose Morocco as its feature destination simply because it is an awesome place to take the whole family. About the size of California, this kingdom in Northern Africa may just steal your heart with its mountains, desert and 1,100 miles of coastline. You don’t want to miss it.
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