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Category: Travel

Travel

7 (Nearly) Free & Unique New York City Views for Kids—and Grown-ups, Too!

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July 15, 2025
North America

Santa + Sandcastles | A Holiday Weekend in Gulf Shores & Orange Beach

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December 21, 2024
Midwest

36 Hours in Chicago, Led by a 6-Year-Old

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November 13, 2024
Colombia

Family Vacation in Cartagena, Colombia | Things to Do

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July 19, 2024
Colombia

Cartagena With Kids | Everything You Need to Know

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June 26, 2024
North America

Meet Hattiesburg’s Creative Community | 8 Spots to Visit

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March 21, 2024
North America

The 30-Something’s Guide to Los Angeles (2023 Edition)

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January 18, 2024
North America

Snapshots | Christmas in Rugby, Tennessee

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December 17, 2023
Europe

Snapshots | “Soaking in” Edinburgh with Kids

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September 25, 2023
Southeast

A Utopian Past & Present: Exploring the 19th-Century Village of Rugby, Tennessee

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August 19, 2023

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The Couchville Lake Loop is one of my favorite (an The Couchville Lake Loop is one of my favorite (and easiest) family hikes, but I’ve never seen the water so low! Apparently, this is a norm for the winter as the lake is fed via underground channels from the Stones River and Percy Priest Lake. 

The walk here is 2.1 flat, paved miles with a dozen trail benches as well as restrooms, picnic shelters, and a playground nearby. 10/10 for the whole fam. 

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#tnstateparks #nashvillehikes #naturaltennessee #outdoorfamily
Foggy fall vibes at Playa Del Rey. Even the Golden Foggy fall vibes at Playa Del Rey. Even the Golden State is feeling the season.
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#ilovela #losangeles #playadelreybeach
Might I recommend Thanksgiving at the beach this y Might I recommend Thanksgiving at the beach this year? 🐚

A few wonderfully cozy shots from last year’s holiday trip to Gulf Shores + Orange Beach @visitalabamasbeaches [hosted stay with @alabamasbeachessportsevents]
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#stayperdido #gulfshores #visitalbeaches #albeachblogger #beachholiday #thanksgivingbreak
Some days when the weather hits a certain way, I m Some days when the weather hits a certain way, I miss New York hard. The ability to leave work and wander aimlessly. The ease of taking a totally different path, or delaying the trip, home. 

During this chaotic phase of my life (kids, teaching, etc.), I have a gratitude for the stillness of suburbia—it’s so easy to disconnect and find calm. But there’s so much invigorating energy and beauty in the city when life is playing out before your eyes.

🍂 Also, it’s officially When Harry Met Sally season. Go forth. 
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#iheartny #centralpark #autumnvibes #nyc
Another swoon-worthy Fall Break destination from t Another swoon-worthy Fall Break destination from the archives: Seattle!

🏙️ City walks and wanders
🏛️ Museums, libraries, art, culture
🛝 Playgrounds and play spaces 
🌿 Surrounding forests and hikes
🌊 Coastal vibes and activities
🦪 OYSTERS!!

On the first day of this trip, it was 75° and sunny—ideal weather, usually, but not the PNW fall vibes to which we wanted to escape. Fortunately, the nights got cool and clouds rolled, and my Fall Break climate dreams came true. 

Seattle was such an easy city to enjoy with kids (even one who was suffering from hand foot mouth disease). I’d take this trip again in a heartbeat!
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#seattle #pnwlife #travelwithkids #visitseattle
Fall Break is almost here! 🍂 Usually we’re o Fall Break is almost here! 🍂

Usually we’re on break this first week of October and, with it delayed a week this year, I am STRUGGLING. My OneDrive memories keep showing me Fall Breaks of yore, so I’m pulling out some pics and destinations for your inspiration!

These shots are from a 2021 trip to Mount Desert Island, Maine, which holds a hugely special place in my heart. The best destination for:

🥾 Endless hikes for all levels
🏞️ A National Park visit (Acadia)
🦞 Truly the best food 
🌿 Quiet homes and villages to explore
📷 Enough scenery to fill your memory card 
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#tlbestshot #afarmag #mainelife #mtdesertisland
Ok 🍁🍂, if you must. (Psssst… @edgarevins Ok 🍁🍂, if you must. 

(Psssst… @edgarevinsstatepark is a great getaway from Nashville!)

October leaves in @tennesseestateparks
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