Shanghai with the family friendly Four Seasons hotel

We did a very small portion of Shanghai in just 3 days!@ Here's what I loved and would recommend!
The bus tour- Shanghai is large and spread out, so this is your best bet to see as much as possible. We used the bus tour to get to the BUND (the very European section of Shanghai along the river,…

The family hotel with unforgettable pool in Sydney

We had the absolute joy of experiencing Sydney with the Holiday Inn at Old Sydney. It was 10 years ago since our last visit down under and I vowed to come again but stay at "the Rocks" historical district if we returned. The Holiday Inn at Old Sydney met my goal and then some. It is smack dab in the middle of this historical district with all the best Sydney has to offer in walking distance. Leave your car at home because you can walk to all the best sights from this gem of a location. Such a dream. Everywhere you turn in this district is old history, beautiful buildings, and Sunday's harbor at your fingertips. It is the perfect location.

Seminyak Bali with kids and some warnings

Bali will forever be memorable because my sister met me there for our shared irish twin Birthday. The warm people, the colors, the culture and food were beyond amazing particularly in the area where we stayed in Seminyak. If you are a foodie and appreciate fine shopping this is where you will want…

4 days in Tokyo with kids

This was a major check off our list! We've lived in Okinawa for years and have never ever toured around mainland Japan. So finally its checked off and boy did we cram it in, thats how I roll. To be honest when I researched Tokyo and Kyoto, I fell hard for Kyoto. But we only had 4 days so one city at a time was our best option. But just so you know there is a bullet train between the two cities and it will take you 3 hours to get to Kyoto from Tokyo. I'm coming for you next Kyoto which is chock full of architecture, history, tradition and moves at a much slower pace, its old traditional Japan.

Gideon turns 11

This was quite simply the easiest and most enjoyable birthday party. The older we are getting both us and them the simplier the better. Gideon went for an art party hosted at the arts and crafts center on kadena Air force base. They made a craft, ate pizza, and cake. Success and fun had by all.

Top 6 things to do in Oahu with kids

This was my third trip to oahu! It's beautiful, breezy and dreamy as I remember it the first two times, but this time I was with my 5 and 10 year old! It's wonderful to experience this place through their eyes. Here's what we loved the most with recommendations for all the other great must-do things in Oahu too.