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    Wolong Panda Reserve Chengdu

    Hugging Giant Pandas In Sichuan

    Visiting Chengdu is one of my most memorable trips ever. I got to play with 12 baby pandas.

    Teotihuacan pyramid of the sun

    Why You Must Take Your Kids To Teotihuacan

    Vising Teotihuacan, a UNESCO World Heritage site just outside of Mexico City, is one of my most favorite travel experiences yet.

    Three small osechi in black lacquer boxes filled with auspicious food and laid side by side on a table.

    Japanese New Year Food for Good Luck (Osechi) and What It Means

    Japanese New Year is the most important holiday in Japan where families celebrate and eat good luck food.

    Balboa Bay Club Balcony

    Road Trip: Balboa Bay Club and Resort, Newport Beach

    The Balboa Bay Club and Resort (now called Balboa Bay Resort) gets decked out for the holidays and boat parade.

    Sonoma Women at Table

    New Direct Flight on Alaska Airlines Puts San Diegans in Sonoma by Lunch

    You can even bring a case a wine back as checked baggage for free if you fly Alaska Airlines to San Diego from Sonoma.

    Coronado Central Beach

    Convenience and Family-Fun at Coronado Beach Resort

    A vacation rental at Coronado Beach Resort is sort of like staying at three hotels in one.

    Tokyo DisneySea Mediterranean Harbor

    Why Tokyo Disneysea Is a Must-See

    Tokyo DisneySea is a must-do for visiting Tokyo with kids. Info regarding tickets, dining, characters tips for exploring the ports of call.

    rancho la puerta family week

    What It’s Like to Experience Rancho la Puerta

    Famous Rancho La Puerta is just steps from the border in Tecate, Mexico.

    scorpions la jolla

    Yes, We Have Scorpions in La Jolla

    Luckily, our resident scorpions aren’t deadly, but there are precautions to take.

    Turtle Bread Recipe - Animals Shaped Like Food

    For Kids: Bread Recipe You Can Shape Into Animals (And Other Things)

    Can you believe it’s actually some of the best bread I’ve made recently? And, you can shape it into whatever you like!

    Kids Lunches Happy Sandwich

    Kids Lunches: 4 Fun and Easy Sandwiches

    Jazz up your kid’s lunch by turning boring sandwiches into cute faces.

    Long Haul Flights With Kids Jet Lag

    Jet Lag and Kids: How I Prevent It on Long-Haul Flights

    Jet lag in kids is something parents can actively prevent. After years of long haul travel and professional advice, I’ve learned how to manage it.