Hello! Planning a trip to Paris? Public transportation is often the easiest and least expensive way to get around. We visited Paris with our two children, ages 11 and 14, last summer. Our apartment in the 13th Arrondissement was a few kilometers from top attractions like the Eiffel Tower, Notre Dame Cathedral and the Louvre. […]
Hey there! Wondering if ride sharing services like Uber and Lyft are a good option for your family? Want to know what to expect and how to get started? We have used both Uber and Lyft several times in Washington D.C., Fort Lauderdale and Los Angeles. We are headed to Orlando this week and expect […]
Hey there! Do you need a rental car for your next trip? The good news is, there are lots of ways to avoid paying too much. In this post, I'm sharing my top tips for finding the BEST rental car prices and deals. Do you REALLY need a rental car? There are some places where you need your […]
My 13-year-old daughter and I just rode the Bolt Bus from Washington D.C. to New York City. After checking prices on Amtrak and Bolt Bus, I found that two round-trip tickets on Bolt Bus were $100 compared with $276 on Amtrak for our travel dates, so we opted to save money and try out the […]
Taking the family to New York City? Are you nervous about navigating the subway system? We were. Riding the New York City subway can be intimidating for first-timers. On our family's first subway ride, we were late, we were disoriented, and when we stepped on to the train for the first time with our two […]
Planning a winter trip? If it has been a while since you've driven in snow, or if you're a first timer, there are a few tricks you'll want to know that will help you and your family stay safe. I've lived most of my life near Salt Lake City, Utah. We have the Greatest Snow […]
