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 […]
Everything You Need to Know About Bannack Ghost Town
My family visited Bannack ghost town on the last day of a Montana road trip last summer. We’ve visited several ghost towns in the west, and Bannack is by far the best. Here’s why. In my experience, most ghost towns are in ruins, with few standing structures. Others are tourist traps. Bannack is everything I […]
