Going to Mount Rainier with kids? You’re in for a treat, because Mount Rainier is a fantastic place to spend time exploring with little ones! We live 2 hours from Mount Rainier and have visited countless times, and in every single season. Read on for more about my favorite kid-friendly activities at Mount Rainier. When…
Sahale Glacier Camp is perhaps the most coveted backpacking destination in all of the North Cascades. The hike to the glacier is touted as the most spectacular trail in the region, if not the state. If you are looking for breathtaking 360-degree mountain views, incredible wild animal sightings, resplendent wildflower blooms in summer or fall…
When I moved to the Seattle area many years ago, I felt like spring was one of the hardest times of year. You’ve survived a long and dark winter, and now there’s still plenty of rain and the higher altitude mountain trails still aren’t open! Then I discovered the joy of wildflower hiking. The Pacific…
One of the trickiest elements of traveling with a toddler is figuring out sleeping situations. Depending on if you’re visiting friends, at a hotel, or camping, it can look pretty different! Something I’ve learned about navigating toddler sleep while traveling is that there are many possibilities that CAN work: there isn’t one right answer. Here…
Spending spring break in Turkey with kids is an epic option! Turkey is a vast country that has beautiful natural landscapes to explore, ancient ruins, historical sites, beaches, and more. You can find something for everyone in Turkey. Here’s how we spent an 8-day spring break in Turkey with kids, including our itinerary, logistical information,…
At 2.5, we took our son to Turkey for a spring break trip. In eight days, we visited three totally unique places and had the best time. Turkey is an incredibly diverse country with a lot to offer, so we barely scratched the surface. Traveling in Turkey with a toddler was overall a truly awesome…
If you’re planning a trip to Mindo with a toddler, you’re in the right place! Mindo, Ecuador is a fantastic spot for a nature-filled, gorgeous, and peaceful (or adventurous!) vacation. And, there’s plenty of fun activities to do for the whole family. Why you should visit Mindo Ecuador with a toddler (and why you should…
Mindo Ecuador is one of my favorite places in the entire country. After living in Ecuador for four years, and exploring many areas, Mindo remains in my top five places to visit. It’s beautiful, easy to access, safe, and has a ton of activities. Truly, it could not get any better! Read on for more…
You don’t expect lightning to strike twice. Or at least, you sure hope it doesn’t. After a very early pregnancy loss in late June of last year, I was bummed but hopeful. I knew the statistics: it’s known that at least 1 in 4 pregnancies end in miscarriage. Chemical pregnancies, which are losses so early…
Leavenworth, Washington should be on every adventurer’s list. It has something to offer visitors in every season: from wildflower hikes in the spring, to alpine lakes and white water rafting in the summer, larches in the fall, and picturesque snowy mountains in the winter, you can’t go wrong with Leavenworth no matter what time of…