First Hike: Government Canyon
As E. stopped to examine yet another twig, I thought about the fact that this hike wasn’t turning out like I had planned. Somehow, I had pictured us completing one of the park’s many trails. Yet, after...
View ArticleAir Sickness: The Real Story
So, it’s occurred to me that although I wrote a nice, responsible post on my tips for parents travelling with an air sick toddler, I never did tell the gory details of our air sickness experience. I’m...
View ArticleSt. Louis Favorites: Five Fun Things to Do with Kids
1. The Saint Louis Zoo: This is by far my favorite zoo that I’ve visited. In addition to the elaborate, well-maintained habitats for the animals, the zoo has one feature that is really quite...
View ArticleWet Your Whistle: Blue Star Brewing Company
As most of you already know, I’m always looking for fun and different things to do with my family of three. When I read about the Blue Star Brewing Company, I knew it would be perfect–they brew their...
View ArticleGuest Post: Off the Beaten Trail in Boston
I’m pleased to introduce Wandering Off’s very first guest post! Sara Keagle writes an outstanding blog called The Flying Pinto, which focuses on her adventures as a flight attendant. Today, she’s...
View ArticlePhoto Friday: Shave Ice in Hawaii
What could make a 2-year-old happier than a bowl of rainbow shave ice that’s as big as her head? If you’re ever in Lahaina, try Annie’s Island Shave Ice. To see photos from other travellers, check out...
View ArticleTake a Walk with Me Through the King William District
On a recent Saturday afternoon, we explored the King William District of San Antonio. We didn’t cover the entire neighborhood (E.’s two-year-old legs can only carry her so far), but we did see some...
View ArticleSan Antonio Children’s Museum
The San Antonio Children’s Museum isn’t the largest or most elaborate museum of its kind that we’ve visited, but it is still worth a visit, especially on a rainy day. Last weekend, we made our second...
View ArticlePhoto Friday: Spring Personified
Tuesday was an absolutely beautiful day here in San Antonio. After the rain and cold (well, “cold” is relative) of winter, it was so nice to put on a pair of shorts and head out to the San Antonio...
View ArticleMy Changing Thoughts on Travel
The “me” of today is different in many ways from the “me” that lived in Dayton, Ohio with an infant. Thinking back to the three years that our family lived in Dayton, I remember feeling stuck. I wanted...
View Article
More Pages to Explore .....