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Secret Food Tours London Review: All About Our London Bridge & Borough Market Food Tour

Rockhopper penguins we met at Shedd's penguin encounter
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What It’s Like to Do the Penguin Encounter at Shedd Aquarium

The view from the top of Cadillac Mountain, one of my favorite things to do with little kids in Acadia National Park
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20+ Awesome Things to Do In Acadia National Park with Little Kids

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Where to Eat in Bar Harbor/Acadia: The Ultimate Guide to Mount Desert Island’s Best Food and Restaurants

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Beaches Turks and Caicos: An Honest Review from a 3-Time Visitor

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One Perfect Day in Bruges (Family-Friendly Itinerary)

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Two Days in Brussels (Kid-Friendly Itinerary)

Magnolia's fried chicken, their signature dish
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A Foodie Long Weekend in Charleston

Planning a long weekend to Charleston? This guide has everything you need to know before you go, including tons of great places to eat, suggestions for where to stay and ideas for what to do in between meals.

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February 19, 2026May 14, 2026
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20+ Books to Read Before a Trip to South Africa + Safari (Including Kids Books)

Planning a trip to South Africa or bucket list safari adventure? Check out my reading list of books about South Africa and the safari experience.

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January 28, 2026March 6, 2026
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10+ Quintessential NYC Holiday Activities (Family Friendly + Mostly Free!)

There’s no place like New York at the holidays. Check out my list of my favorite family-friendly NYC activities at Christmastime.

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December 17, 2025March 27, 2026
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Taking a Bite Out of the Big Apple with Ahoy New York Food Tours

On a recent trip to New York City, I took a food tour of Chinatown and Little Italy with Ahoy New York. Here’s my review.

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December 6, 2025April 16, 2026
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What It’s Like to See the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade In Person: Everything You Need to Know About Watching America’s Most Iconic Parade

Dream of watching the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade in person some day after years of watching it on TV? Here’s everything you need to know.

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December 2, 2025January 18, 2026
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Safari with Kids: A Review of Etali Safari Lodge in South Africa’s Madikwe Game Reserve

I recently had a milestone birthday and to celebrate I took a trip with my mom and 7 year old daughter to South Africa, including 4 nights on safari at the incredible Etali Safari Lodge in Madikwe Game Preserve. Going on safari has been near the top of my bucket list for years, and it …

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November 6, 2025January 18, 2026
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How to Spend a Weekend in Philadelphia (Kid-Friendly Itinerary)

We recently spent time in Philadelphia for a family event, and found a lot of fun, kid-friendly activities, along with some great food. If you too find yourself visiting Philadelphia with kids, check out my recap of our trip, including what we did and where we ate, along with some suggestions for things I would …

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October 9, 2025March 27, 2026
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Bar Harbor Inn Review: The Perfect Place to Stay for a Visit to Acadia National Park

A review of the Bar Harbor Inn, my favorite place to stay in Bar Harbor, Maine.

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October 2, 2025April 14, 2026
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Family Fun in the Swiss Alps: Five Awesome Kid-Friendly Activities near Grindelwald

It’s hard to top the Swiss Alps as a family travel destination. Here are five of our favorite activities that were easily accessible from where we were staying in Grindelwald.

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September 20, 2025March 28, 2026
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Hotel Belvedere Grindelwald Review: Family Friendly Luxury in the Swiss Alps

The highlight of our trip to Switzerland was the four days we spent in the Swiss Alps, based in charming Grindelwald at the Hotel Belvedere. The family-run Hotel Belvedere is an upscale property, with a great location just steps from the Grindelwald central train station, dramatic views of the Eiger mountain from the terrace, and …

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September 4, 2025March 28, 2026

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