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    Summer in San Diego: 31 Things to Do with Your Kids

    It’s a very different summer than usual. The best activities in San Diego with kids right now are outside and at home. Here are some ideas.

    We love visiting Tokyo Disneyland when in Japan! Here's what to know before you go including how to tickets, best rides, hotels, FastPass, dining reservations, and more.

    A Quick Guide to Tokyo Disneyland

    We love visiting Tokyo Disneyland when in Japan! Here’s what to know before you go including how to tickets, best rides, hotels, FastPass, dining reservations, and more.

    What to know about San Diego Zoo restaurants and food policies given that it's open but with limited operations (and my favorite desserts to look out for).

    Where to Eat at the San Diego Zoo: Restaurants, Snacks & Drinks Guide (2026)

    My guide walks you through the Zoo’s dining options from sit-down spots and snack stands with Instagrammable desserts to where to find a drink or coffee along the way.

    SeaWorld San Antonio Great White Roller Coaster

    How to Buy Discount SeaWorld San Antonio Tickets

    These 9 ways to buy discount SeaWorld San Antonio tickets from trusted authorized ticket sellers are cheaper than gate pricing.

    Windansea shack and beach on a summer July day.

    Windansea Beach Guide: Surfing, Swimming, Parking & More

    What to know before going to Windansea Beach, La Jolla including surfing, parking, directions, lifeguards, amenities and more at this sacred local spot.

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    15 Things to Do at the Japanese Friendship Garden San Diego

    Japanese Friendship Garden San Diego offers a way to get outside and experience another culture without traveling beyond Balboa Park. Here’s what you can do there.

    Butterbeer at The Wizarding World of Harry Potter at Universal Studios Japan

    Universal Studios Japan: What It’s Like to Visit

    We visited before Universal Studios Japan closed but I want to share what it’s like inside from rides to food for when normal times return.

    The Lafayette Hotel swimming pool surrounded by lounge chairs on a sunny day.

    10 Best Hotels Near San Diego Zoo

    My list of best hotels near San Diego Zoo includes options for closest, luxury, families, and cheap in fun neighborhoods surrounding this top attraction.

    Guide to Cabrillo National Monument in San Diego

    Cabrillo National Monument San Diego: Things to Do, Tickets, & Tips

    A visitor’s guide to Cabrillo National Monument, San Diego’s National Park, including location, things to do, tide pools and more to explore.

    Find the best hotels near San Diego Airport with free shuttles, pools, club lounges and more.

    10 Best Hotels Near San Diego Airport With Free Shuttles & Breakfast

    Where to stay near SAN when you have an early departure, a late arrival, or want to save on costs for a night before or after your flight. Shuttle and breakfast details for every hotel.

    Characters in Chinese New Year Costumes at Hong Kong Disneyland

    The Best Guide to Visiting Hong Kong Disneyland

    As a former Hong Kong resident, I’ve been to this Disneyland many times. I update this post every year to reflect new rides and other changes.

    An adult and girl look at a cheetah through glass at Busch Gardens Tampa Bay.

    How to Buy Discount Busch Gardens Tampa Tickets for Cheaper Than Gate Prices

    Learn how to buy discount Busch Gardens Tampa tickets so that you can save money on visiting this and other SeaWorld Parks with the cheapest deals.