‘Latest Adventure’ Articles

Anytime I have ever asked anyone about New Orleans I have heard about how fun it is. “The jazz clubs!” “The art scene!” “Mardi Gras!!” And after visiting New Orleans on this Summer’s road trip, I can say that all of these are definitely a strong part of the city’s culture. But what about the [Continue]

Two weeks and two days. That’s how long we were away on our road trip through the South. We did so much that I have yet to write about it all here on the site. But fear not. It is coming. Two weeks and two days was enough to fill me up with the thrill [Continue]

Ok, well, maybe by “living it up” I don’t mean taking part in the awesome music scene in Austin, or going to any of the many great bars, or even shopping. But, if you are like me, an adventurer with kids, than you will manage to live it up the best way you know how…with [Continue]

The third stop on our 2010 Road Trip Adventure was Nashville, TN, where the music scene rules and country stars are discovered. We didn’t get to see much of Nashville, but Carrie from Tiki Tiki Blog, a Nashville resident for over a decade now, was wonderful in taking us to the many different spots in [Continue]

In listening to most travelers, and maybe a few travel writers, one would think that the best adventures are those found and sought out in distant lands. One would also believe that the best stories, the best pictures, or the most bragging rights come from these exotic, far-reached trips. Though I love and dream of [Continue]

I am so very excited to announce the launch of a brand new web-based venture established to help and provide information to traveling families everywhere. The new site, Best Family Travel Advice is the brainchild of Amie O’Shaughnessy, the Editor of Ciao Bambino.  Along with the family-travel forces that are Mara Gorman from Mother of [Continue]

I just received this awesome news from the City Parks Foundation and just had to share! City Parks Foundation has just announced its 2010 schedule of FREE performing arts and sports instruction for youth citywide. This is something the city parks has offered many NYC kids city wide, many of whom wouldn’t have access to a lot [Continue]

On a cloudy Thursday morning I had the rare opportunity to be alone with my 3 year old for more than 2 hours.  My 4 yr old was out on a field trip till later that afternoon, and with the 12 year old in school and hubby at work, it was just him and I. [Continue]

Another perfect day in New York City.  Anyone who can will do whatever it takes to enjoy it. Whether it be during lunch, or on a sudden sick day. And the fact that it is a Friday makes it that much better, or worse, depending on where you stand. I was awakened by the sounds [Continue]

Friday, April 23 from noon to 2:00pm representatives for Orlando, FL will be in Madison Square Park (23rd and Madison) kicking off their World Smile Search with Kyle and Stacey (Orlando’s Smile Ambassadors) and celeb guests Jaoey Fatone (N-SYNC and Dancing with the Stars) and Melissa Rycroft (THe Bachelor and Dancing with the Stars). Their [Continue]