Hey there! It’s Cathy from My Book a Day. Traveling with our 3 kids – ages 18, 12, and 4 – is always an adventure! This summer, part of our family vacation was in Portland, Oregon. Our family loves the Pacific Northwest! We love its personality, the weather, the people and the variety of things […]
Everything you Need to Know about Visiting the Palace of Versailles
Hello! Planning a trip to Paris? The Palace of Versailles is a must for many visitors. My daughter celebrated her 14th birthday while we were in Paris, and we wanted to do something special on that day. Where better than visiting a royal palace with our princess? Our family of four enjoyed visiting the Palace […]
Tips for Visiting Carlsbad Caverns National Park
Hey There! Fan of geology and caving? Love exploring off the beaten path? Look no farther… Carlsbad Caverns National Park needs to be on your travel list. Carlsbad Caverns is home to over a million bats during the summer months and is largest open cavern in North America. Our family had a great time visiting […]
Why We Loved Visiting London’s Hampton Court Palace
Hello! Hoping to visit a royal palace on your London trip? Hampton Court Palace was one of my family’s favorite days during our week in London. There are lots of interesting things to see and learn for history lovers, and some pretty cool activities for children. Choose a day with pleasant weather if you can, […]
7 Favorite Family Activities in Seattle
We visited some of Seattle’s best known spots, and a few that first-timers might not have heard of. Here are my family’s favorite activities from our trip to Seattle, Washington. It’s Cathy from My Book a Day. We have a little bit of everything in our family – a teenager, a pre-teen and a preschooler […]
3 Tips for Visiting Platform 9 3/4 at Kings Cross Station
Hey Harry Potter Fans! Is Platform 9 3/4 a must-see in London? My family thinks so. If you’ve read all the Harry Potter books and seen all the movies, you know that Harry takes the Hogwarts Express to school every year from the magical Platform 9 3/4 from London King’s Cross station. The books may […]
