In Rome, one of the best museums for families is the Palazzo Massimo alle Terme. In the galleries are an amazing collection of ancient Roman sculpture, paintings and mosaics. Artworks are beautifully displayed, labeled in English, and the museum is never crowded like the Capitoline.
Read more…Sorrento is lemon yellow
Planning a trip to Pompeii or the Amalfi Coast in Italy, the town of Sorrento is our choice for where to stay. It’s convenient from Naples on the Circumvesuiana commuter train, or a speedy boat ride on the Bay of Naples. Sorrento is famous for its lemons, and the whole town is lemon yellow.
Read more…Travel tip: Stay at the Frankfurt Airport
When we fly from California to Europe, there are no direct flights to Italy, Spain, Switzerland, and Frankfurt is often a transfer point. Here’s our top tip, stay overnight in the Frankfurt airport.
Read more…Seal or Sea Lion?
Our California coast has an abundance of seals and sea lions, from San Diego to the North Coast. Wondering how to tell a harbor seal from a California sea lion? Hint – who barks, has long flippers, ear flaps, and rides the waves?
Read more…Guest post | Make the most of your Galapagos family vacation
From Wildland Family Adventures, what to consider when planning a family vacation to the Galapagos.
Read more…The Fremont Troll in Seattle
On a trip to Seattle, the Fremont Troll was something to see. Not only that, we also wondered about more monsters under the bridges in the Pacific Northwest?
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