Travel Guides and Tips

Real-world, down-to-earth perspectives from a family of four, plus Jodie’s perspective traveling as an above-knee amputee.

Where to stay in Ann Arbor, Michigan, USA

Great stays from the campus area to nearby communities West of Detroit, home to the University of Michigan, and conveniently ...
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Where to stay in Vancouver, Washington, USA

Warning: North America’s other Vancouver could become one of your favorite Pacific Northwest destinations Yes, there is a well-known Vancouver. ...
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Where to stay in Alpena, Michigan, USA

Convenient bases to explore lighthouses, accessible nature, Great Lakes history, and more On the northeastern side of Michigan’s Lower Peninsula, ...
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Where to stay in Seattle

Whether Everett, Downtown, Southside or beyond, here are great places to stay in Seattle I’ve been visiting Seattle since 1999. ...
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Where to stay in Dublin, Ohio (near Columbus)

Family friendly stays when visiting Dublin or nearby Columbus We first learned about Dublin, Ohio, when our family of four ...
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Kid-friendly Osaka: why our family keeps coming back since 2013

If your family’s Japan travel plans omit Osaka or only include a day trip, think again Kid-friendly Osaka? Prior to ...
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Longest visa-free stays with a US passport

When you stop restricting yourself to a week or two, the world opens up One of the most illuminating things ...
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Where to stay in Richmond with kids

Downtown and metro alike offer convenient family stays Whether rafting on the James River, wandering early colonial history at Henricus ...
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Nanzoin day trip from Fukuoka: The reclining Buddha by train

A fresh-air getaway just 20 minutes by train from Fukuoka’s central Hakata Station One joy of Japan? By train, it’s ...
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What to eat in Fukuoka with kids (and what to skip)

Not all the city’s iconic dishes are a match for families, but good eats abound When you plan a family ...
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