In August, I spent four days in New York City with my husband and two of our kids (ages 8 & 12). I’m normally big on having some sort of itinerary, but my husband really wanted the trip to have a more relaxed feel, so we compromised and I had my back pocket Google Map […]
GOING TO A NY YANKEES GAME WITH KIDS – Easy & So Much Fun! Read More »
On our last trip, I bought a couple of pairs of glasses in Tokyo, but my middle-age eyes have changed and now I wear progressives – fun! So, on our most recent trip to Japan, I had ‘buy progressives’ on my to-do list. If you’re interested in getting inexpensive, high-quality progressive lens glasses in Tokyo,
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Are you trying to decide where to stay for your visit to Fuji-Q Highland? My boys (ages 11 and 8), my mother, and I stayed for 2 nights at Hotel MYSTAYS Fuji Onsen Resort. I’m so glad we stayed here! The purpose of our visit to the area was to ride epic rollercoasters at Fuji-Q
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Are you trying to decide if Fuji-Q Highland is worth a spot in your Japan itinerary? Do you love epic rollercoasters? Do you despise crazy crowds? Do you think views of Mt. Fuji are dreamy? If you answered yes to any (or all) of those questions, Fuji-Q Highland theme park may be a chef’s-kiss for
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If you’re planning a trip to Fuji-Q Highland and you’re feeling bewildered about buying tickets… you’re not alone! Purchasing tickets for Fuji-Q can be confusing, but I’ve put together this step-by-step guide for you. It’s based on our experience buying tickets (we’re a group of 4, with an adult, 2 kids, and a senior). This
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We’re on a family trip in Germany, and like most places we visit, I really wanted to include cycling in our itinerary. My boys love riding bikes, and so do my parents. We’re spending a few days on the Rhine River, and the flat terrain and plentiful cycling paths make it a perfect place to
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On our recent trip to Japan, my two sons (ages 8 & 11) and I took the Akihabara Electric & Anime Town Walk: Dive into the Hotel Land of Otaku. The tour was organized by Magical Trip, a company that uses local guides and runs small group, unique, quirky, and niche tours in Japan (and
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This spring, I returned to Japan with my oldest son as an encore to our fantastic trip we took when he was about to turn 10. We brought my middle son with us and my mom – for a full-blown, multigenerational vacation to Japan! So, our group of four consisted of: We spent 11 days
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Is there anything better than a summer afternoon baseball game with your family? If there is, don’t tell me about it. I’ve loved going to see the Mariners since I was a little girl going to the games at the Kingdome with my Dad. We continued watching them at Safeco Field (even the day after
GOING TO A SEATTLE MARINERS GAME WITH KIDS – Our Family’s Routine + Tips Read More »
If you’re heading to Japan with your kids and you’re tired of researching ‘the best ESIM for Japan,’ I feel you! There’s so much to plan for with a family trip to Japan, and ESIMs are actually really important because sometimes in Japan you really just need to look something up or get help with
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Are you thinking of going to a baseball game in Tokyo with kids but want a little more info before committing? I get it – so here it is! My boys (ages 11 and 8) wanted to see a soccer game and a baseball game while we were visiting Tokyo, but baseball won out due
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Do you have a Devin Booker fan? Or just a kid who loves basketball? Are you heading to a Phoenix Suns game? If so, let your kids try to get a player’s autograph before the game! I attended a Phoenix Suns vs. LA Lakers game and didn’t even have autographs on my radar because I
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