To some people, writing about their travels is like sucking the joy out of vacation. Quite frankly, my kids are probably among those people. But years down the road, long after the last Mai Tai has been consumed, the memories that would otherwise have faded can live on in the words you’ve written. Traditional travel… Read More Best Travel Journals: Kids & Adults
The US Open is one of those iconic sporting events that even non-tennis fans have on their bucket list–and if you don’t, you should! Not only is it a once-in-a-lifetime experience, it’s something that fans of all ages can enjoy. Starting Monday, August 28th, the oldest tennis tournament in the world will kick off at… Read More ExpLAURing with Kids: The US Open Tennis Tournament
The highest compliment I could ever give a city is to compare it to my numero uno—Charleston, SC. And in my eyes, Newport, RI is the Charleston of New England. Elegance, sophistication, a rich and fascinating history, incredible restaurants and a coastline that will leave you speechless—Newport has it all. So grab your besties because… Read More 3-Day Newport Itinerary: A Girlfriend’s Guide to the City by the Sea
Everyone has a happy place and Seabrook Island, S.C., is mine. The lesser-known sister to Kiawah Island, Seabrook Island is a private, seven-square-mile barrier island, just south of Charleston. Teeming with wildlife, its most famous residents are its dolphins. Though dolphin sightings are common in many costal communities, Georgia and South Carolina are the only… Read More Dolphin Strand Feeding: Seabrook Island, SC
Every summer my kids and I create a summer bucket list—swim in the ocean, go paddle boarding, make our own ice cream. Just typing the ideas brings me so much joy. But why should adventures—be limited to summer?? Here’s an annual adventure bucket list guide to keep you exploring all year long: Go someplace new.… Read More An Adventure Lover’s Annual Bucket List
ExpLAURing with Maddie: Have you ever been to Italy? We have! Do you know the best part? Gelato! Gelato is a creamier version of ice cream and it is delicious! Here are our top three gelato flavor favs: Stracchiatella: This is vanilla ice cream with chocolate chips. It is very creamy and the chocolate chips… Read More ExpLAURing with Kids: Gelato Flavor Favs
An empty billboard sign stands above a large but drab and faded grey building. A tall wooden fence, beat down by the hot Georgia sun hides the shade-covered windows and discrete front door. To anyone driving by, the building screams: ABANDONED. To Lake Oconee locals, the Silver Moon Pub in Eatonton, Ga., is a booming hot spot. Located… Read More Hidden Gems: Reynolds Plantation Lake Oconee
At 10 p.m. on a Thursday I noticed an empty calendar and a weekend forecast of sunny skies and mid-70s. For me that’s pretty much a neon flashing light that says: ROAD TRIP! The car was loaded and we were off to Okemo Mountain in Ludlow, VT. Where to stay About a mile down the… Read More Summer at Okemo~Ludlow, VT
Over the past few years I’ve had more and more people commenting on my travel habits. “Where are you off to next?” “I love following your travels!” “Every time I turn around you’re someplace new!” It’s often the first thing out of someone’s mouth, even if I haven’t seen them in a year. At first,… Read More Let’s Get This Show on the Road…
