I have been very much missing the UK and most especially the museums. There was something so lovely about being able to walk into any number of places and see world-famous exhibits. There might be crowds, but we went to at least one museum every time we visited London. London is home to a great variety of museums, most of which are free, and all of which are treasure troves of art and artifacts. Whether you are looking to spend a day browsing works of art, exploring British history, or ... Read More
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Ten Free Things to do in Hong Kong
Hong Kong is a special administrative region that is now owned by China. The territory is known for having the most skyscrapers in the world, the highest concentration of super-wealthy individuals, and a high number of annual visitors from mainland China. As of July 2019, over 31 million tourists from mainland China visited Hong Kong this year, and with good reason – the territory is filled with amusement parks and museums. It’s easy to spend thousands on your trip to Hong Kong. Flights and ... Read More
Ten Things to Remember When Hiking with Kids
I have always loved the great outdoors. I'm more of a hiker than a camper, though. Day hikes where I can enjoy the outdoors and then return to a comfy bed that night are my favorite. We've been working on short hikes as a family and are slowly building our way to longer ones. If you are looking for a fun way to spend a little more time outside with your family, hiking can be a great activity! Before you go, here are ten things to remember when hiking with kids. Trust me--these are ... Read More
Harry Potter Studios London Tour The Making of Harry Potter
Madeline went through a phase where everything in her life revolved around Harry Potter. There weren't any shortages of Harry Potter sites and shops to visit when we lived in Scotland and we did our best to visit as many as possible. For her last birthday in Edinburgh, we got her tickets to see Harry Potter and the Cursed Child in London. The two of us took the train down to London for the weekend to see the show, but what she didn't know is that I had also gotten the two of us tickets to go on ... Read More
Why You Should Take a Hong Kong Harbour Tour
If there is a city in the world where you can stay busy for 24 hours straight, Hong Kong is it. And when you're visiting for a short length of time, you want to do it justice. It's nice when you already have a familiarity with the city (Scott grew up there and we visited in our pre-kid days), but visiting Hong Kong with kids is another deal altogether. While we had a list of what we wanted to accomplish before we got there, it was another beast to get through it while the kids were fighting ... Read More