Keeping your teen’s attention on family trips can be challenging! Everything is BORING. Heaven forbid you suggest something you think they would like because it will automatically become UNCOOL just because mum suggested it. We visit San Francisco often, and I know it better than London. As a young adult it was …
If you have teens you’ll know it’s not easy to keep them entertained. Everything is BORING. And if you suggest you like an activity, it automatically earns the “uncool” factor. We visit San Francisco often, and I know it better than I know London. As a young adult it was …
Is it worth getting a San Francisco CityPASS? The short answer is it depends. CityPASS is an easy and discounted way to see top activities at major cities. There are usually a few options and you need to use the pass within 9 consecutive days. If you use all the options, it …
Everyone wants to ride the iconic San Francisco cable cars and during peak season you can wait in long queues just to get your turn. In the past, I’ve waited more than an hour (!) While the atmosphere in the line can be fun – there’s fellow tourist camaraderie and usually …
Where is Blenheim Palace? Blenheim Palace in Woodstock, Oxfordshire. It’s about a 20-minute drive from Oxford City Center and 2 hours via public transportation. What is Blenheim Palace famous for? Blenheim Palace the home of the 12th Duke and Duchess of Marlborough and the birthplace of Sir Winston Churchill in 1874. …
If your family likes to be active, you need to check out the Aragon region in Northern Spain. From skiing and whitewater rafting in the Pyrenees to discovering dinosaurs in Teruel, there are so many things in Aragon to keep the whole family engaged and occupied. Kids and adults …
Want to venture beyond California’s theme parks and beaches? Shasta Cascade might just be the region for you! Nestled at the northern tip of California, it’s a nature lover’s paradise. Volcanos, lakes, waterfalls and caverns grace the landscape. The region is a hidden gem and barely affected by mass tourism. From skiing to horseback …
My regular readers know I gave up on English summers long ago and we spend August in California. I grew up in San Jose and it makes a fabulous base to explore the surrounding area. San Francisco is 50 minutes north and the beach cities of Santa Cruz/Monterey are …
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