The Perfect Maine Coast Road Trip
The coast of Maine is undoubtedly one of the beautiful destinations in the United States, making a Maine coast road trip the perfect route for a road trip filled with […]
Visiting Goblin Valley State Park With Kids: A Child’s Playground!
Utah is home to many of the country’s most well known national parks: Zion, Arches, and Bryce. While these all should absolutely be on your bucket list, it can be […]
Ocean City With Kids: 12 Things to Do
What started as a small fishing village in 1875 has grown into one of the best family friendly destinations for a quick weekend getaway or week long escape. You will […]
Assateague Island National Seashore: Visiting the Wild Ponies
Assateague Island is a barrier island found just off the coasts of Maryland and Virginia. Assateague Island is the perfect outdoor explorer and wildlife fanatic oasis. On the island you […]
Long Island with Kids: 10 Things to Do
Located in Southeastern New York, Long Island is the best destination for sandy beaches, lighthouses, and water sports for locals looking to escape the hustle and bustle of the city […]
Family Friendly Cities in Italy: 22 of the Best Destinations
Just like France and England that we explored in previous weeks, Italy does have some main attractions that come to mind when thinking about visiting the country (The Colosseum, Vatican […]
Little Tokyo: Where to Dine (Guest Post)
What is the best part about traveling? If you ask one person, it is likely they will have a completely different answer than the next. The scenery, the new people, […]
The Best Caribbean Islands For Families
Sun bathing, wave jumping, sand castle building, tasty tropical drinks (alcoholic and non-alcoholic!). All of these come to mind when thinking about the crystal clear, turquoise waters of the Caribbean. […]
Colorado Springs With Kids: 15 Top Things to Do
If you are looking for the perfect family getaway that has a combination of nature, history, and fun filled attractions, look no further than Colorado Springs! Colorado Springs is a […]
About Me
I’m Melissa, but you can call me Missy. I continuously crave a new adventure and love sharing those adventures with you! My sidekick is my 5 year old daughter. Together we are conquering the world, one city at a time! Find family travel tips and guides that will help you plan your next adventure!
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A Guide to Walking the Freedom Trail: Boston, MA
Everything you need to know to take a self guided walking tour on the Boston Freedom Trail. Boston, MA is a thriving modern city that is filled with many historical […]
West Coast Girls’ Trip Ideas: 15 Weekend Trips in the Western US For the Mom Who Needs a Getaway!
In previous posts, we established the importance of a mom break and explored various destination choices on the East Coast USA and Europe. Now we will dive into the great […]
How To Take a Mom Break: Weekend Getaway Ideas
Traveling or hanging out at home with my mini-me is always full of fun and exciting adventures and while I would not trade this for anything, sometimes a Mom break […]
A Stephen King Tour: Visit the Real Life Derry
Bangor, Maine is the third largest city in the state of Maine, but if it weren’t for Stephen King, the city would be relatively unknown. Made famous as the real […]
7 Things to Do in San Jose, California (Hometown Series)
Intro: From the nature escapes combined with city skylines of Brisbane, Australia, to the castles and country houses of the Peak District, UK, to the famous waterfall destination Niagara Falls […]
Weekend Breaks in Italy for a Girls’ Getaway
Are you a tired, stressed out, maybe even burnt-out mom? Or are you just looking to get away for a girls’ weekend? We are love our children but let’s admit […]
Hermit’s Rest Route With Kids (The Grand Canyon)
The Grand Canyon is undeniably one of the great natural wonders of the world. The canyon spans over 227 miles and is 6,000 ft. deep. Visiting the Grand Canyon with […]
Cape Cod with Kids: 20 Things to Do
Cape Cod is the beach paradise escape within driving distance of many of the Northeast USA’s major cities and towns. Locals and visitors alike can take the 72 minute drive […]
10 of the Best Views Of Niagara Falls: U.S.A,. and Canada
Has seeing the thunderous power of Niagara Falls been a bucket list item for you? Want to see what all the hype surrounding it is? Living in New York, we […]
5 Best State Parks on the East Coast
There are almost 10,000 state parks across the United States! Some of them even rival the National Parks. We’ve been to many state parks along the East Coast and have […]
Character Dining Experiences at the Disney World Parks
Introduction: One of the main reasons to visit Disney World? Besides the rides, of course. The characters! One of the best ways to meet some of your favorite Disney characters […]
The Ultimate Guide to a Wicked Experience in Salem, MA (For Families)
Salem, Massachusetts is a small, picturesque town on the coast of Massachusetts. Salem is located just 22 miles from Boston, making it a must do day trip if you are […]
Rolling Hills: A Night in a Haunted Asylum
Introduction: The Rolling Hills Asylum, also known as the Genesee County Poor Farm, is believed to be one of the most haunted asylums in New York. Rolling Hills was opened […]
New York State Road Trip: From the Buffalo Bills to the Big Apple (And How to Do it With Kids)
New York State is steaming with great roadside and one day attractions, making it perfect for a statewide road trip. A road trip through New York contains the perfect combination […]
Ten of the World’s Most Awe-Inspiring Waterfalls
The world is full of mesmerizing scenes, and water falls are no exception. Across the globe you can find them at varying heights, varying locations, varying power, but each one […]
40 of the Spookiest Destinations Around the World
With Halloween quickly approaching, spooky destinations are the topic of many discussions. From abandoned buildings and ghost towns around the world to haunted hotels and villages, the world is full […]
Hometown Series: Eat, Sleep, and Play in Historic Herkimer, New York
Those of us who have permanently been inflicted with the travel bug constantly seek to explore the world, see the depths of the seas and tops of the mountains, go […]