There comes a magical time when you finally get to take a kid-free vacation. Most likely, it will be the grandparents who will take over and allow you to you enjoy your first kid-unfriendly restaurant in five years, as well…
How do I do beer in Munich? Order a bunch, then start drinking! But really, there's a little more to the beer drinking scene in Munich, and it typically begins with picking the ideal place to do it. My vote goes…
I'm always looking for ways to make travel easier. Since the birth of my twins, I've learned a lot about traveling with kids-- from how to make the airport experience less of a hassle, to stocking your fridge and cupboards…
Want a whirlwind course in English History? Head to Westminster Abbey. The abbey isn't just a church-- it's steeped in more than a thousand years of history. Benedictine monks first came to this site in the middle of the tenth century. To…
Kids change everything. That’s why I think a babymoon is important. The months before your little bundle of joy arrives are jam-packed with to-dos. That said, don’t let the doctor’s appointments, picking out strollers and general holy crap we’re going…
There are a lot of unique experiences to be had in Los Angeles. I've worked out at Muscle Beach, relaxed on the Santa Monica Pier and visited the cemetery of the stars. But I have to believe this one takes the…
Have I mentioned Granada, Nicaragua is one of my favorite destinations? Yes, I have. Here and here. But to get you up to speed, all you really need to know is this city (and country, for that matter!), is one…
Tipping is one of the most confusing aspects of travel. While in the US, it's customary to tip 15 - 20 percent for most services, in Italy or Spain, it's not customary to leave anything more than rounding up to the…
Mother's Day may come once a year, but I say anytime is a good time to travel with mom. She spent years taking care of you-- feeding you, changing your diapers, worrying when you stayed out past curfew. Why not…
There's nothing quite like seeing live jazz. It's one of the easiest ways to transport yourself to another time. I adore squeezing in to a little two-top, candle lit table with a classic cocktail and just letting the music wash…