I have always wanted to go on an eating tour of some big city with great food. I feel like I practically did just that in New Orleans. It wasn’t an official eating tour, but we went to so many fantastic restaurants, that made it feel like we were eating our way through the city. […]
Travel Reviews
Ronald Reagan Presidential Library and Good Eats in Conejo Valley
A couple of years ago I made a goal to really explore the state I live in. I have always been intrigued by travel, and have quite the list of places I’d like to visit. One day it dawned on me that I live in California, and there is truly so much to be seen […]
New Orleans Culture Like No Other
New Orleans has always been on my list of top US cities to visit. I have always felt that the culture is as such that it might feel as though I was visiting a different country. Of course, I only had other people’s memories and opinions to help shape my impressions of New Orleans. I […]
Along For The Ride: The Secret Diary Of The Traveling Car + Enter Your Honda Story
“This is a sponsored blog; while the views expressed here were genuinely mine, consideration was paid to me by The Northern California Honda Dealers Advertising Association to review this product.” Dear Diary You don’t know me yet, but I hope as I fill up this diary, you will come to know me as more than […]
Family Dining and SF Tourism at Bistro Boudin
The Christmas season is busy; there’s no denying it. The burnout that can come after Christmas can be even worse, but of course it’s nothing a night on the city can’t fix. Our family loves San Francisco, and we take every chance we get to visit. Stopping in for dinner at the Bistro Boudin proved to be the […]
Embassy Suites Review: The Perfect Family Friendly Destination
Going on vacation with the Family? Looking for just the right hotel? Look no further – Embassy Suites is the perfect family friendly hotel. I recently took my family to Disneyland, and my parents tagged along. Trying to find a hotel to accommodate us all, keep us in the same suite and not breaking the […]
Disney World: 3 Parks in One Day
With only one day to do Disney World, you’ve got to have a lot of energy and a plan of attack. Luckily my boy and I had a full day to spend at Hollywood Studios, so we only needed to divide our time and attention between 3 parks: Epcot, Animal Kingdom and Magic Kingdom. I’m […]
Family Vacation Planning with Kissimmee Guest Services (KGS): Our Day at Hollywood Studios
As I have mentioned in some recent travel posts, my big boy and I went on the ultimate mommy/son date to Florida. Universal Studios, Disney World, good food and fun! After our day at Universal Studios and checking out The Wizarding World of Harry Potter, we headed over to Hollywood Studios for a day of […]
Experiencing the new Diagon Alley and Hogsmeade at Universal Studios
As big Harry Potter fans, my oldest son and I were thrilled to get to visit Universal Studios and experience the new Diagon Alley and Hogsmeade, with our own private tour. Diagon Alley can be found in Universal Studios’ main park, while Hogsmeade is in Universal’s Islands of Adventure. Visitors can ride the Hogwarts Express to and […]
Vivo Italian Kitchen for Tasty Dining on the Universal CityWalk
The night my son and I arrived to Orlando, Florida, we were treated to a magnificent meal at Vivo Italian Kitchen on the Universal CityWalk®. I am a sucker for some really good Italian, and not all Italian is really good Italian. I can say for certain that Vivo fits that bill. How can you go […]