"Ride on a royal elephant" Bankok is the capital of Thailand and is known for it's ornate temples, floating markets and crowded street life. Also, they filmed The Hangover II here. I am a BIG fan of Thai cuisine and plan on eating my way through the city. So, if this post seems very … Continue reading B is for Bangkok, Thailand
Category: Travel with Kids
C is for Cairo, Egypt
"Explore the ancient pyramids." (For a backstory on the Land of Nod series, click here!) Let's pretend like we live in a world where there is no political unrest or the threat of terrorism. I can wish that for my son, right? Since this is the (hypothetical) case, we have a some things to do and … Continue reading C is for Cairo, Egypt
D is for Dakar, Senegal
"Spot Senegal's national tree the Baobab." (For a backstory on the Land of Nod series, click here!) Dakar is the capital of Senegal, in West Africa. It’s an Atlantic port on the Cap-Vert peninsula Getting to Dakar: Originally, I thought I could combine my trip to Cairo with Senegal but there really isn't an easy … Continue reading D is for Dakar, Senegal
E is for Edinburgh, Scotland
"Climb the Hill at Edinburgh Castle." (For a backstory on the Land of Nod series, click here!) Daaaaaaaamn! That's a big hill. We will get to that in a moment. When I studied abroad in London, my friends and I were going to visit Scotland for two reasons. The first was to stalk Prince William … Continue reading E is for Edinburgh, Scotland
F is for Fairbanks, Alaska
"Meet an Eskimo and Build an Igloo." (For a backstory on the Land of Nod series, click here!) I'll be honest, I didn't know much about Fairbanks before writing this post but NOW. I. AM. HOOKED! I had no idea there was so much to do there. When I envisioned myself going to Alaska, I … Continue reading F is for Fairbanks, Alaska
Traveling With A Newborn
I realized way before my husband and I got a positive line that once we had a child, traveling would be much more difficult and trips would be put on hold. That reality hit pretty hard after our 12 week ultrasound when we got a Save the Date postcard from a childhood friend. She is getting … Continue reading Traveling With A Newborn
Caribbean Babymoon Deals
As my husband and I contemplate our own babymoon, it got me thinking, do resorts offer special discounts/packages for parents-to-be? The answer is yes! Bahamas Breezes Nassau Couples will enjoy the pampering that comes with the Super-Inclusive® Babymoon add-on package, which includes unique amenities for parents-to-be. The package spoils couples with a room upgrade, extra … Continue reading Caribbean Babymoon Deals
Kid Friendly Activities in Boca Raton, FL
My husband and I lived in South Florida for many years after we graduated from college. You really can't beat the gorgeous weather and abundance of culture. As you can imagine, we had plenty of visitors. Who wouldn't want to escape the harsh winters for sunshine? I have plenty of nieces and nephews and thankfully … Continue reading Kid Friendly Activities in Boca Raton, FL