Hey there! Planning a trip to Boston? It’s Cathy from My Book a Day. When we booked our summer trip to Boston, we had to spend a day in Lexington and Concord. So many things happened there during the Revolutionary War! We needed to take our kids (18,18, 13 and 5) so they could see […]
Tips for Taking a Big Bus Tour in London
Planning a trip to London? I used to scoff at Big Bus tours because they are “touristy.” However, I’ve now tried Big Bus in London and Washington D.C. and have decided that they are actually a fun, low-stress way to see a new city. My family used Big Bus as transportation and tour on our first […]
Finding Dinosaurs and Petroglyphs Near Moab
Moab has several spots where you can see dinosaur tracks and bones in nature, plus a dinosaur museum. We’ve “tracked” down these Moab dinosaur sites over several trips. Some tracks are recent discoveries, which is really exciting. My 12-year-old son was a huge dinosaur fan a few years ago. As a result, I have read […]
Tips for Visiting the Monterey Bay Aquarium
Hello! Planning a trip to Monterey? If it’s your first trip to this area, I bet that the world-famous Monterey Bay Aquarium is at the top of your list. My son wants to be a marine biologist when he grows up, so it was a must-see for my family when we visited Monterey last summer. […]
What to Expect on the Jelly Belly Factory Tour
Hello! Do you love Jelly Bellys? I find Jelly Belly gourmet jelly beans in my Christmas stocking and Easter basket pretty much every year. I’m a big fan. When we saw a sign for Fairfield, California on our road trip to Santa Cruz last summer, my husband asked, “Isn’t the Jelly Belly factory in Fairfield?” […]
Tips for Day Trip to Peaks Island, Maine
Hey all! Planning a trip to Portland, Maine? Peaks Island is nearby. It’s Cathy from My Book a Day. My family stopped in Portland, Maine with our kids (18, 18, 13, and 5) on a New England road trip last summer. We love water and nature. As we searched for fun family activities, Peaks Island […]
