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 …
Living in Tokyo has its perks, one being the chance to explore places that might not make it onto the typical short-stay tourist itinerary. Moomin Valley Park, just outside Tokyo, is one such gem. Known for the beloved Finnish characters, the Moomins, this park is a slice of whimsy and fun, perfectly suited for a …
Join us on a thrilling family escapade to Heiwa No Mori Park, where we discover a realm of exciting challenges and adventures that would make even Ninja Warriors proud. This picturesque park offers a field athletic course with 40 wooden obstacles, perfect for elementary school kids and grown-ups alike. We explored this shaded oasis, conquered …
Are you ready for a heart-pounding adventure like no other? Today we ventured out from Yakota, AFB (where we are staying while we get things sorted) to go zooming down Japan’s longest roller slide in the breathtaking Tanbayama Village, Yamanashi. Open daily from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. (except Wednesdays) until November 30, and reopening …
Hello fellow travelers! If you’re looking for a fun-filled family vacation spot, San Diego is a top choice. I recently spent 5 days in this sunny city with my family and we had a blast! The weather was a bit crazy, but we made the most of it and left the city wishing we had …
Day Two: Millennium Park, Architectural Boat Tour, Adler Planetarium & Rainbow Cone Welcome to day two of our family adventure in Chicago! If you’re planning a family trip to the Windy City, you won’t want to miss out on these top kid-friendly attractions. Today’s itinerary includes visits to picturesque Millennium Park, a fascinating architecture boat …
The Marble Mines hike at Sloppy Floyd State Park has been on our must do list for a while. It is a relatively easy but uphill hike to the mouth of a cave, with a pond and waterfall. There are plenty more extensive trails in the area to explore as well. Sloppy Floyd turned out …
We found the best little park in Destin. It has a playground, splash park (during non-covid times), a pier, a beach, a small nature trail, changing facilities and a view of crab island. Plus, during our twilight-hour visit, a pirate ship sailed by. The Captain Leonard Destin Park can be found at 101 Calhoun in …
This post contains affiliate links. Across the street from the Salvador Dali Museum, next to the St. Petersburg Airport and adjacent to the South Yacht Basin you’ll find the Albert Whitted Playground. This playground is transportation themed and provides views of airplanes and boats. My kids were in heaven! Wander down the path that runs …
This incredible playground at Swarovski Crystal is worth an outing all on its own.