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…New! Children’s books about Italy
Here’s new children’s books about Italy – a mystery adventure set in Rome, pop-up biography of Leonardo da Vinci, Magic Treehouse visits a Roman legion camp, three books about Renaissance artists, inventors and thinkers, and more.
Read more…Watching for Gray Whales: Best onshore viewing
It’s 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…Travel tips: Pack a travel power strip
Waiting at the airport or checking into your hotel, what to do when there is only one outlet available to re-charge all your cell phones, tablets, camera batteries? Here’s a solution.
Read more…Fun for St. Patrick’s Day
St Patrick’s Day is coming up on March 17. Come with us to St. Patrick’s Cathedral in Dublin, and find out about our favorite children’s books for this holiday, celebrated not just in Ireland.
Read more…Travel Tips: Bangkok for kids
Travel tips for families visiting Bangkok – before you go, while you’re there – transportation on boats and tuk tuks, getting around the city, visiting temples, Buddhism and the Ramayana, food and fun places to stay.
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