Visiting Paris with the family, tips for riding the Metro and how to get out of maze-like stations, museums and monuments, laundromats, restrooms, what to do when restaurants are closed on the weekend, where to stay.
Read more…Battles of Lexington and Concord 1775
Battles of Lexington and Concord launched the American War of Independence on April 19, 1775.
Each year, Patriot’s Day is celebrated in Lexington and Concord MA with reenactments, day and nighttime events, parades, living history – step into 1775!
Restore reservations: Arches, Yosemite, Mt Rainier, Glacier NP
2026 National Park Service canceled day-use reservations for Arches, Yosemite, Mount Rainier and Glacier national parks. Tips for parks this summer, and take action to restore reservations for these parks.
Read more…Waterfalls are flowing in Marin County
Across from San Francisco, in Marin County after winter rains, when the sun comes out, hills are bright green, creeks are bubbling and waterfalls are flowing.
It’s time to plan an outing – tips and three of our favorite hikes to waterfalls.
Cloisters Museum – Unicorn Tapestries with 5 year old
The Met Cloisters Museum is speediest trip to medieval Europe, just a New York City bus ride uptown. In the museum are statues, paintings, stained glass, tapestries from the Middle Ages, set in medieval architecture. Unicorn Tapestries, also called Hunt of the Unicorn, are the most famous artworks.
Read more…Winter hot chocolate – French and Mexican
When it’s snowy and freezing cold outside, whip up a batch of hot chocolate. Here’s two hot chocolate recipes – velvety rich French chocolat chaud and Mexican chocolate caliente with flavors of cocoa and cinnamon.
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