Every year, countless families head into the road on their way to their summer vacation spot. Some families use the opportunity to engage in a family road trip; loading up the kids and their luggage in the car, and traveling far distances to promote family bonding. However, for younger children, road trips can quickly become […]
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Maybe it’s because I’ve lived in a few amazing cities (Philadelphia, NY, LA, HK, Singapore), but when I’m traveling, I’m blown away by natural beauty. Sri Lanka is one of those unmistakably awe-inspiring countries. Its lush, untouched lands have appropriately earned it Garden of Eden references. Why is it called Sri Pada/Adam’s peak? This 2,243 m (7,359 ft) mountain has
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Parents want only the best for their kids. That includes not only what makes their kids happy, but what keeps them safe. In that regard, one of the best investments parents can make for their kids is secure and comfortable car seats so their young ones can travel in safety and comfort. Rear-facing car seats
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I first got to know Rio through the riotous lens of a Carnivale, but I promised myself I’d find out what local life was like. So I stayed in Rio for 3 weeks. Here are a few of my favorite discoveries: Lagoon, photo credit Ana Carolina do Nascimento Guimaraes Lagoa Rodrigo de Freitas-A lagoon with a paved 7.5 km (>4.5mile) bike/running
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4 years old has been a really fun age. We seem to have been lifted out of the fog of having to do absolutely everything for our child. She can choose her own clothes, dress herself completely, eat independently, play by herself, and needs much less supervision. She even buckles herself into her car seat.
Ideas for a weekend in Los Angeles? These days, my favorite weekend activity is biking up the coast. It’ s mostly easy and flat, but you can soak in the sun, taste the salty air mixed with sunscreen, look into the gorgeous and mostly empty houses on the strand, and enjoy the ocean breeze. After biking 20
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I once sat in a Seaworld show (I never saw The Cove sorry) and smirked to myself at all the Chinese acrobats there were. The entire troupe was Asian. Even Cirque du Soleil shows I’ve seen have had solid Asian contingents. I supposed out of a billion people the odds for finding lithe aerodynamic performers
Korea is decidedly a kid-friendly country. With the nation’s ‘mommy’ lobby affecting everything from the prices of apartments in top school districts, to affordable childcare, chances are that you’ll find Korea to be quite friendly for your family, too. Restaurants typically keep baby chairs and utensils for smaller hands in stock, while there is widespread
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This is a guide to the neighborhoods and different districts of Seoul, and where you might want to stay on your next trip. First, when you set out planning your trip to Seoul, you’ll be faced with the choice of either staying in a hotel, or in a homestay/Airbnb. Airbnb actually covers Seoul quite well,
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