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 […]
7 Adventure Stops Along Utah’s Scenic Byway 12
Hey Adventurers, It’s Jason with Carltonaut’s Travel Tips. Since I was a kid, my family has taken an annual vacation to Escalante, Utah, located along Utah’s Scenic Byway 12. As a kid, our trip consisted of fishing, camping, hiking and watching an amazing small-town Pioneer Day parade in July. Now that I’m older, I enjoy […]
Jewel Cave vs Wind Cave in South Dakota’s Black Hills
Planning a Black Hills vacation? Jewel Cave National Monument and Wind Cave National Park are close to each other but are quite different. If you love caves, you’ll probably want to see both. But there are SO MANY fun things to do in the Black Hills that you may need to choose just one. Need […]
Tips for Visiting the Tower of London With Kids
Planning a trip to London? The Tower of London is one of the city’s most popular attractions, and my history-loving family enjoyed it even more than we expected to. Even my 11-year-old son – who usually groans when we plan museum visits – found a lot to like here. The Tower of London isn’t a […]
6 Fun Places to Beat the Crowds in Nauvoo, Illinois
Hey there, It’s Cathy from My Book a Day. We have a little bit of everything in our family – a teenager, pre-teen and preschooler – so we have to do things that everyone will enjoy. Last month I shared our tips for visiting some of the most popular places in Nauvoo, Illinois. This month […]
