Family Travel: Los Angeles – La Brea Tar Pits
Did you know that sitting right in the heart of LA is one of the world’s most famous archeological dig sites providing a unique look into what life was like during the ice age? The La Brea Tar Pits were discovered in 1875 when a man called William Denton visited the area and found the tooth of a saber-toothed cat here. This was the first known recording of a fossil found in this area and was enough to gain the attention of...
The Flume Gorge In New Hampshire
One of my favorite experiences to have with my kids is to check out local state parks. State parks are everywhere and can be a great resource in learning about the local history. The Flume Gorge in New Hampshire is one of our favorites. It is a place I have been too a few times growing up and I love going back to now, especially with my kids, to see how much nature changes. What is The Flume Gorge in New Hampshire? ‘The Flume is a...
Best Fall Travel Shows on Netflix
My kids and I are in a constant state of wanderlust. So anytime our TV gets turned on, a travel/food/documentary show inevitably gets our interest. There are some amazing travel shows out there right now! Given that we primarily watch Netflix (I can’t take all of the commercials on regular cable anymore, plus we have totally become binge watchers, demanding the next episode straight away!!) I thought it would be fun to share our top 5...
A Day At Knott’s Spooky Farm
Fall is well underway out here in Southern California with numerous opportunities for fun fall family activities everywhere. With so many options, it can be hard to pick and choose what do with the limited number of weekends available. During the fall season, Knott’s Berry Farm (one of our favorite amusement parks) transforms into Knott’s Spooky Farm. I’d been hearing about it for years and had always wanted to check it out. So when...
Things to do in Cardiff
Cardiff is a lovely seaside town and is the capitol of Wales. Located only 2 hours west of London in South Wales, there is so much to do and see here, it is a great tourist destination. As you know, I was on this wonderful trip with VisitBritain to learn all about and Celebrate Roald Dahl’s 100th Anniversary. So far I have shared all about my stay at the best hotel in London, as well at the best English Country Manor House and my...
Blenheim Palace & A Tour of Oxford
My trip to VisitBritain was simply incredible. As you have read, I was there to Celebrate Roald Dahl’s 100th Anniversary. It was an amazing trip put together by the fabulous team over at VisitBritain (be sure to check out their site to get your trip booked asap!). We stayed in some fantastic places and got a true taste of England. Today we will be exploring what there is to do around The Manor on Weston on the Green. When driving from...
Manor at Weston on the Green – a Proper English Country Manor House
A bit ago you read about the first two nights of my sponsored trip to Celebrate Roald Dahl on his 100th Anniversary and VisitBritain! Today I am going to share with you something that I have always wanted to do – to stay in an English Country Manor House. I have always loved the English Countryside but have never actually spent the night there, just day tripped or passed thru from one city to another. So I was really excited for this...
Celebrate Roald Dahl on his 100th Anniversary and VisitBritain!
Did you know this summer is the 100th anniversary of Roald Dahl’s birth? It is! And there is so much going on to celebrate it. Like Stephen Spielberg’s new movie The BFG, adapted from the book The BFG written by Roald Dahl, in theaters now. Roald Dahl’s other works include James and the Giant Peach, Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory and Matilda to name only a few. Recently I went on a trip sponsored by VisitBritain to learn all...
5 Reasons to Stay at The Athenaeum Hotel in London
Recently I took a trip to Visit Britain to learn all about Roald Dahl and The BFG. The BFG (Big Friendly Giant) is a book written by Roald Dahl which Steven Spielberg turned into a fantastical film – you can see it in theaters now! This year also happens to be the 100th anniversary of Roald Dahl’s birth so there are all kinds of amazing exhibitions, themed afternoon teas and tours to take in and around London. For the first 2 nights...
Treat Yourself Well 8 Steps to Conscious Living
Today is a great day!! Today I finally get to share with you everything I have been writing about and talking about for the last 2 years in one place!!! My book Treat Yourself Well – 8 Steps to Conscious Living is available as of Today on Amazon! And, as my gift to you for sticking with me on this journey, Treat Yourself Well – 8 Steps to Conscious Living is free for from May 18, 2016 until May 22, 2016 at midnight! I wanted to...