7 Miles, a 7-Year-Old, and the Magic of Fall on Washington’s Maple Pass Loop
A breathtaking fall hike through golden larches, alpine lakes, and endless mountain views — and a reminder that not every family hike needs to be “family friendly” to be meaningful. Sometimes, the best adventures are the ones that ask a little more of us.
I Wasn’t Sure About Going Without Him — But We Went Anyway
We almost didn’t go. The timing wasn’t ideal, I was exhausted, and I wasn’t sure I wanted to do it alone. But we went anyway. This solo trip with my son to Charleston and Folly Beach reminded me that presence doesn’t have to be perfect — it just has to be real.
Must-Do Family Hike in the Swiss Alps (Kid-Friendly Guide)
Looking for a family-friendly hike in Switzerland? This trail from Gutschalp to Mürren in the Lauterbrunnen Valley offers sweeping views of the Eiger, Mönch, and Jungfrau, plus a cable car ride to Allmendhubel where kids can play at one of the best alpine playgrounds in Europe. It’s the perfect mix of adventure and slow travel for families exploring the Swiss Alps.
Raising a Curious Traveler: What We Read and Listened to Before Visiting Greece With Our Kid
Before our trip to Greece, we weren’t sure if mythology would stick — but a few well-chosen stories transformed how our 7-year-old connected with temples, ruins, and legends. From Percy Jackson read-alouds to the Greeking Out podcast on every car ride, here’s what sparked his curiosity (and what didn’t).
6-Day Mainland Greece Road Trip with a Kid: Athens to Mt. Olympus—Itinerary and What We’d Do Again
A 6-day road trip from Athens to Mt. Olympus — with myths, mountains, and one determined 7-year-old. What worked, what didn’t, and why we’d do it again.
No Photos, Just a Measure of Grace: What We Found at Hell’s Backbone Grill in the Utah Desert
We stumbled into Hell’s Backbone Grill—dusty, hungry, and unprepared after a day of hiking in Grand Staircase-Escalante National Monument. What we found in this tiny Utah desert town was one of the most remarkable farm-to-table meals of our lives.
Traveling Differently at Delphi: One Night, Thousands of Years, and a Kid Who Was Listening
Our afternoon and evening in Delphi turned out to be one of the most enjoyable parts of our Greece trip. We visited the Temple of Apollo and the Delphi Museum with a kid-friendly private guide, explored the ruins without crowds, and stayed in a quiet apartment with a stunning sunset view. A great stop for families traveling between Athens and Meteora.
From Dusty to Delightful: Two Days in Athens Beyond the Crowds and Ruins
We came to Athens for the history—the ruins, the museums, the must-see sights. But what stayed with us were the moments we didn’t plan: chasing pigeons in the shade, running across a marble stadium, saying yes when it would’ve been easier to say no. We didn’t do less. We just did it differently.