For most people, a first trip to Paris is not complete without a visit to the Eiffel Tower. This iconic structure has been the city’s best known symbol since the late 1800’s. Today, it is one of the most visited places in the world. My family visited the Eiffel Tower on a rainy day in […]
5 Fun Things to Do in Boston With Kids
Hello fellow travelers! Planning a trip to Boston? It’s Jason with Carltonaut’s Travel Tips. During the past year, I’ve been to Boston four times. First, was a family vacation. The other three were for work conferences. Each visit gave me another opportunity to explore what the city had to offer. From historic trails stretching across […]
Tips for Visiting Notre Dame Cathedral in Paris
UPDATE: We were heartbroken when Notre Dame Cathedral was devastated by fire in April 2019, and look forward to the restoration of this magnificent 12th Century cathedral. Visit Notre Dame’s official website at http://www.notredamedeparis.fr/en/ for up-to-date visitor information. Keep reading to see photos of what Notre Dame looked like before the fire. Click the button […]
How We Found Cheap Flights to Paris
Do you dream of traveling the world? Me too! I grew up in a middle-class family in the wide-open spaces of Utah, and have pretty much lived here all my life. It’s a fantastic place to live and travel, but for international travel, it isn’t close to anywhere. For years, I assumed that taking my […]
Don’t miss the Reptile Gardens on your Black Hills vacation
Hello! Depending on who you are, visiting a place called Reptile Gardens might sound like a dream come true or your worst nightmare. We have visited this fun destination twice, seven years apart. My lizard-loving son was four-years-old the first time, and eleven the second time. Reptile Gardens was a winner both times. Reptile Gardens […]
15+ Fun Things to Do 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. If you’re looking for a family vacation with meaning, then Nauvoo, Illinois is a great destination! Nauvoo was the […]
