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Museums and History

Louvre vs The Musee d’Orsay – Where to Spend Your Time When Admiring Art in Paris

It’s hard to picture a trip to Paris that doesn’t include the famous Louvre. Everyone is attracted to the great masters, the Mona Lisa, and looking for the holy grail under the inverted glass pyramid. But when thinking about art, I think it’s criminal to miss the Musee D’Orsay when you are in Paris. This…

November 18, 2022 in France, Museums and History.

Monument Hopping in Washington DC

When I think of Washington DC, the image that immediately comes to my mind is the tall spire in the center of the National Mall. From there you can see the Capital Building, The Lincoln Memorial, and the White House. That tall spire, created to commemorate our first president, is an iconic monument that is…

November 11, 2022 in Museums and History, School Age Kids, Washington DC.

The Ultimate Guide to Rome

Rome has a way of capturing your heart from the moment you set foot in the city. Maybe it’s the history you see everywhere you look. Maybe it’s the food, where it’s near impossible to find a bad meal. Maybe it’s the spiritual feeling you have being surrounded by some of the greatest religious sites…

November 4, 2022 in City Travel, Italy, Itineraries, Museums and History.

Visiting Sintra – What Went Right and What Went Wrong

We had heard about Sintra, the land of fairytale castles a short train ride from Lisbon. During our time in Lisbon we caugh a train to Sintra to check out the colorful and beautiful castles in the hillside. We loved our visit and have fond memories of exploring the romantic ramparts. But we definitely made…

October 14, 2022 in Museums and History, Portugal.

Visiting Pearl Harbor with Aloha Hawaii Tours

On the morning of December 7th, 1941, 353 Japanese planes came in and committed a surprise attack on Pearl Harbor, bombing and destroying 19 US Ships. The USS Arizona sunk and took with it 1,177 souls. When we planned a trip to Oahu, I knew that we had to pay our respects to this sacred…

May 20, 2022 in Hawaii, Museums and History.

A Family Guide To The Museum of Pop Culture

I did not expect the Museum of Pop Culture (or MoPop as its popularly called) as engaging as it was. But after spending a few hours at this quirky museum I understand why everyone has it on their must-do list for Seattle. You can play video games, see music videos from famous Seattle musicians, view…

April 8, 2022 in Museums and History, Washington.

Chihuly Garden and Glass – Where Glass and Art Dance in Colorful Delight

Imagine stepping into a world of whimsy, a world of color, a world of spectacular immersive art.  That is what you are stepping into when you visit the Chihuly Garden and Glass Museum in Seattle.  For us the Chihuly was an add on.  We bought the City Pass tickets to see other major attractions.  I…

March 25, 2022 in Museums and History, School Age Kids, Washington.

The Ultimate Long Weekend in Seattle

We had miles. We had a companion pass and credit that was expiring. We had a random four-day weekend in October. And we had a desire to take a trip and visit a new place. Being West Coast based, we decided to head up to Seattle, Washington and check out the fun town known for…

January 8, 2022 in Boat Trips, City Travel, Dining, Itineraries, Lodging, Museums and History, Washington.

Play with Snoopy and the Peanuts Gang at the Charles M. Schulz Museum

When in a Peanuts cartoon, you are transported into the world of a child, taken to their level, and seeing the world through their eyes. Entering the Charles M. Schultz Museum, you are transported into his mind and his world. You can see Peanuts strips and cartoons of your childhood, while also seeing his studio,…

October 20, 2021 in Museums and History, Napa Valley / Sonoma, School Age Kids.

Learn and Play at the Science Museum of Virginia

Where can you test your speed compared to a T-Rex, learn about prehistoric dinosaurs, understand the importance of mental health, and finish with a trip through the stars?  You can do all that and more at the Science Museum of Virginia! On a rainy day in the summer, we wanted a fun activity to keep…

October 13, 2021 in Museums and History, Richmond, School Age Kids.

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