Field trips are hands-down one of my favorite parts of homeschooling. They’re where our lessons come to life. For our family, homeschooling means learning through experience. We’re happiest when we’re out exploring. Recently, we spent a homeschool day at The High Museum of Art in Atlanta, and it reminded me exactly why I love field …
Escape the typical tourist trails of Tokyo and uncover the charm of Meguro through its cultural jewel—the 100 Steps Staircase at Hotel Gajoen. From serene moments to enriching cultural exhibitions, this guide will walk you through a perfectly quaint day in one of Tokyo’s most picturesque neighborhoods. Starting the Day at Hotel Gajoen Tokyo: Hyakudan …
An Easy Weekend Getaway for Families: Exploring Nagoya from Tokyo Pulling the kids from school for an impromptu family trip can sometimes be the best decision you’ll make. That’s exactly what we did for a weekend jaunt down to Nagoya, Japan—a city known for its rich history, technological marvels, and, surprisingly, a Legoland that exceeded …
In the bustling heart of Tokyo, where tradition and innovation converge, the name Yayoi Kusama resonates with art enthusiasts worldwide. Known for her mesmerizing dots and boundless creativity, Kusama has left an indelible mark on the art scene. It’s no wonder that visitors to Tokyo are often intrigued by the idea of experiencing her work …
Nestled in the heart of Tokyo, I stumbled upon a hidden gem – the Tokyo Origami Museum. Tucked away, just a short walk from Hat Coffee and Sensjo-ji Temple, this museum is a true testament to the Japanese art of folding paper, or origami. What’s more delightful is that it’s free to enter. While relatively …
Washington, DC in winter can be lovely. Yes, it can be rainy and a bit blustery but I forgot what a joy it is to visit a city in its off-season. Last spring we spent a weekend in Washington, DC during the cherry blossom festival…. which was crazy. I felt like we were fighting crowds …
This post contains affiliate links. The Salvador Dali Museum in Tampa, Florida was incredibly family friendly and packed full of amazing art in perfectly curated exhibits. I was amazed how many people commented on my Instagram photos with exhibitions they had seen through the years at the Dali museum. If you are in Tampa, FL …
Visiting the Glazer Children’s Museum in Tampa, Florida This post contains affiliate links. We love a good children’s museum! Although we had nice weather during our visit to Tampa we still found time to visit the Glazer Children’s Museum. (They have a reciprocal membership with the Atlanta Children’s Museum which reduced our visit price.) The …
We wanted snow and we got it! We headed up to Canada this February for everyone to get their winter fill. A blizzard hit the city the day before our arrival blanketing the whole city in fresh snow. It was perfect for our Littles who wanted nothing more than to play in the snow. Luckily, …
Just south of Rotterdam you can visit one of Europe’s largest freshwater tidal wetlands – De Biesbosch National Park. This beautiful wetlands is perfect for bike riding and exploration. We mistakenly left our bikes at home and instead explored by car. Our destination was the Biesbosch Museum Eiland, which demonstrates how Man and water have …