Marie Antoinette was a symbol of the monarchy of France, but she wasn’t French. Born Maria Antonia, she was Austrian, and grew up in Vienna at the Habsburg court. Her favorite palaces were Schoenbrunn, summer palace outside Vienna, and the Petit Trianon and Hamlet at Versailles.
Read more…Marco Polo’s favorite city in China
Hangzhou, ‘City of Heaven,’ was Marco Polo’s favorite city in China. He wrote, “it is without a doubt the finest and most splendid city in the world.”
Read more…Point Reyes: Explore Duxbury Reef
Take a day trip to Duxbury Reef on the southern tip of Point Reyes – kids can explore tide pools with under sea gardens of seaweed and ancient creatures such as chitons and sea sponges.
Read more…Monterey Christmas in the Adobes
Monterey on the California coast is a year round destination. In December, plan your visit to include Christmas in the Adobes, a weekend living history event. Explore 19th century homes, enjoy spiced cider, Mexican hot chocolate, gingerbread, shortbread, and Christmas cookies, watch flamenco, listen to live music, try dancing Mexican California dances.
Read more…Books for a snowy December
One of the joys of December evenings is to curl up with kids, and books to read out loud. Discover the poetry of a snowy night, adventures in the world’s coldest places, a train ride to the North Pole, and gifts that last a lifetime.
Read more…Lewis & Clark at the Pacific Ocean
In November 1805, the Corps of Discovery expedition, led by Lewis and Clark, reached the Pacific Ocean. Explore Cape Disappointment, Washington and Fort Clatsop in Oregon with kids, following in the footsteps of Lewis and Clark today.
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