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Oh, the places I’ve been.

From time to time, I need to pull up a past travel story. The reasons are usually to link it to a new story, rewrite one because the location is trending, revisit for my nostalgia, or some other reason. Which is why I organized the travel stories in a separate post. It’s more for me than for those that visit my blog. Still, feel free to peruse the stories and see if any location entices you.

At the top are miscellaneous travel stories. From there, the locations are broken down.

I’m looking forward to adding more.

Travel Stories

Snowboarding Tips for Beginners
10 Reasons to Choose Glamping Over Camping
If you have kids that love to step in dog poop, the Chevrolet Traverse is for you
Traveling Abroad with Kids Helps with Assertiveness
Scuba diving While Being Claustrophobic
Snorkeling with an Olympus Tough Camera
Snorkeling with an Apple Watch
Traveling Around the World with a Baby Bjorn

7 Tips for Making Sure Your Beach Day is Fun, Safe, and Successful  

Note to Travelers: Always Chat up the Hotel Bartender
My Travel Writing and Photography Gear
20 Tips for Making a Tough Mudder the Best Experience Possible 

Booking Dot Nah: Why I’ll Never Use Booking.Com or Fox Rent-A-Car Again

Upgrading my Car Rental for Self-Care
Dolphins will Romance You and Leave You Behind
How to Have a Successful Road Trip with Kids
15 Ways to Unplug and Occupy Your time on a Road Trip
Kia Stinger Road Trip: You can’t choose your in-laws, but you can choose to travel with them
Homeschooling on the Road in Europe
10 Tips on Flying with Kids
Traveling with Mobile Hotspots Could Have Saved Me a Lot of Stress
Traveling with a Joovy Ultralight Stroller
Scuba Diving While Being Claustrophobic: How I Overcame My Fear to Dive
Snorkeling with an Apple Watch 
Snorkeling with an Olympus Tough Camera
Haunted and Ghostly Tales From My Travels
Booking Dot Nah: I’ll Never Use Booking.com Again.

Tips For Creators on a Press Trip

United States Travel – general

National Parks: A Friend to Parents
My Family Went on a 3 ½ Week Civil Rights Road Trip
The Other Stops on our Civil Rights Road Trip
Meeting a Veteran of the Civil Rights Movement was a highlight of our Civil Rights Road Trip
National Parks: A friend to parents

United States Travel

California
7 Tips for Making the Most out of a Trip to Disneyland 
Freezing Moments and Creating Memories at Disneyland


Connecticut
Reading a Book Inspires a Trip to Weathersfield


Florida
Mantripping with Friends on Amelia Island
Mancation Take Me Away! A Getaway to the Hilton Sandestin Beach Resort
Tips For Getting the Most out of Universal Orlando
Vacationing in Naples, Florida with Kids
Taking a Dog to Disneyworld


Georgia
The Center for Civil and Human Rights in Atlanta Might Be the Most Intense Museum I’ve Visited


Kentucky
My Old Kentucky Dinner Train was a Highlight on the Bourbon Trail
10 Tips for Traveling the Bourbon Trail
Staying in a Medieval Castle in Kentucky
Itinerary for Kentucky’s Bourbon Trail


Louisiana 
Visiting New Orleans with Kids

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Massachusetts
Touring Sam Adams Boston Brewery


New Jersey
Rent a Luxury Vacation Home with Daniel Diamond Reality on the New Jersey Coast 
Unleashing the Inner Paleontologist at New Jersey’s Field Station: Dinosaurs

New Hampshire
Feeling the Love for Black Mountain_____________________________________________________Ohio
Exploring Mohican State Park in Ohio
No WIFI, not problem: Unplugging in a Treehouse in the Mohicans
Visiting the Ohio State Reformatory: The filming site of Shawshank Redemption


Pennsylvania
A Trip to Dorney Park was Just What My Family Needed
A Kayak Trip with My Son on the Delaware River
Exploring Harrisburg after Chatting up the Hotel Bartender


South  Carolina
Magnolia Plantation is a Great Place to Explore with Your Family
A Ghostly Greeting in Charleston
Visiting Charleston with Kids


Tennessee
My Family Escaped to the Dove Men’s Treehouse Near Chattanooga
Visiting Graceland with My Family


Washington DC
Visiting the Museum of African American History and Culture
Visiting the Spy Museum in Washington DC with Kids

New York State Travel

Catskills
Frost Valley YMCA in the Catskills has Something for Everyone
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Cooperstown
3 Day Itinerary for Visiting Cooperstown and the National Baseball Hall of Fame
Visiting the Baseball Hall of Fame with Kids
Tips for Visiting the Baseball Hall of Fame
A Visit to the Cooperstown Bat Company is a Must for Baseball Fans
Visiting the Farmer’s Museum in Cooperstown
Safely Vising Cooperstown was the Vacation I needed
The Lake-N-Pines Motel in Cooperstown is the Perfect Place to Stay with Kids
Visiting Cooperstown’s Hyde Hall


Hunter Mountain
Fleeing New York City to Hunter Mountain for a Quick Snowboarding Mini Vacation

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Lake Placid
Snowboarding Whiteface Mountain, Home of the 1980 Winter Olympics
Visiting the Winter Olympic Legacy Sites in Lake Placid

Monticello
Escaping to the Kartrite Indoor Water Park
YO1 Offers Visitors and Escape to Heal the Mind and Body


Niagara
Visiting Niagara Falls with Kids


Rochester
Taking Necessary “Me Time” at Black Button Distilling
Living Museums are a Great Way Kids Can Learn: Visiting Genesee County Village & Museum
Rochester New York is the Perfect Place to Vacation with Kids
The Strong’s Museum of Play is One of My Favorite Places to Take Kids

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Sleepy Hollow
Visiting Sleep Hollow During Autumn

 

For New York City travel stories, click here

European Travel

Bosnia-Herzegovina
Lost in Mostar, Bosnia-Herzegovina
Mostar, Bosnia and Herzegovina Will Stay with You Long After You Leave


Croatia
Dubrovnik Family Vacation in Pictures


England:
– Arundel
Arundel Castle is a Must-Visit for History Lovers, Photographers, and Little Ones Who Want to be knights
– Chawton
A Father and Daughter Visit Jane Austen’s England

Making Memories with My Daughter at the Chawton House
Celebrating Jane Austen’s 250th Birthday
Hadrian’s Wall
Reliving the Dads4Kesem Hadrian’s Wall Hike
How an Ice Cream Truck Saved the Day During a Hike Across England
– London
History of the Tower of London
Flying Down the River Thames on a Speedboat
Climbing the O2 Arena with My Son
A Speedboat Tour on the Thames is the Perfect Way to Start a London Vacation
Attending a Chelsea FC Match with My Son
Visiting Westminster Abbey
Visiting the Harry Potter Studios in London
Getting Lost on a Ghost Tour in London with My Son
Riding the Tootbus is a Great Way to See London’s Highlights
Westminster Abbey’s Enduring Legacy: From Catechisms to Coronations
Who are the Beefeaters at the Tower of London
-Oxford
Alice’s Oxford Door: Where History and Imagination Collide
C.S. Lewis’s Oxford Lamppost
Oxford’s 3 Martyrs
– Portsmouth
Escaping the Rain by Staying in the Lovely Queen’s Hotel
The Spinnaker Tower Looms Above Portsmouth Offering Beautiful Views of the Solent
Walking Through the Mary Rose and Touring the Portsmouth Historic Dockyard
-Stratford-upon-Avon
3-Day Itinerary for Visiting Shakespeare’s England
Walking in Shakespeare’s Footsteps: A Father/Son Story
Visiting Anne Hathaway’s Cottage: Where William Shakespeare’s Love Blossomed
Visiting Shakespeare’s Grave with My Son
Exploring Kenilworth Castle
Stepping Back in Time at Warwick Castle
Whitchurch
Father and Daughter Weave Silk at the Whitchurch Silk Mill in Hampshire
Winchester
Winchester England’s Culinary Delights
Winchester 878 AD Interactive Experience was a Highlight for my Daughter During Our Trip to Southeast England
Visiting King Arthur’s Round Table at the Great Hall in Winchester
Despite Wars, Disease, and Reformations, The Winchester Cathedral Continues to Stand Strong
48 Hours in Winchester and Chawton
-Windsor
Visiting Windsor Castle
The Castle Hotel Windsor is the Perfect Place to Stay While Visiting the Royal Sites
24 Hours in Windsor

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France
Wine Tasting with Kids in Provence
Napping in Marie Antoinette’s Backyard
Babywearing in Paris


 

Ireland
2 Days in Dublin
Touched By a Ghost in Leap Castle in Ireland
Visiting Aran Islands and the Cliffs of Moher
Visiting the Guinness Storehouse in Dublin
A Pint at the Oldest Pub in Europe: A Stop at Sean’s Bar in Ireland is a Must-Stop for Beer Lovers
The Ancient Mound Newgrange in Ireland is Older Than the Pyramids and Stonehenge


Northern Ireland
Taking a Black Taxi Tour in Belfast
Crossing the Carrick-a-Rede Rope Bridge
Touring Bushmills Distillery, the Oldest Whiskey Distillery in the World
Visiting Giant’s Causeway

Italy
3 Days in Rome with My Family
5 Tips for Visiting the Coliseum in Rome
Missing My Children inside Brunelleschi’s Dome
Dodging Farts on Mount Vesuvius


Montenegro
Climbing the Castle of San Giovanni in Montenegro with My Son and Dropping Wisdom Along The Way
Visiting Our Lady of the Rocks in Montenegro: A Tired Parenting Story


Spain
Staying in a Haunted Castle in Spain with My Family


Ukraine
Where is God During War: A conversation with a Ukrainian Priest
15 Reasons to Visit Western Ukraine Now
Defeating Darkness with Art: Touring Park 3020
Getting Naked in Ukraine
Rebuilding Ukraine by Rebuilding Children’s Lives: My interview with the staff of SOS 
Emily Resort and Spa in Lviv, Ukraine is a Luxury Paradise with Family-Friendly Activities 
Visiting Ukraine During the War 
Representing America in the Back of a Taxi in Ukraine 
Promoting Tourism in Ukraine During the War   
Visiting Ukraine During the War
Snowboarding in Ukraine
Tips for Americans Visiting Ukraine
Visiting Truskavets’ Healing Springs and Spas
Horseback Riding in the Carpathian Mountains
The Show Must Go On: The Lviv Opera House is Open Despite the War
Visiting KamianetsPodilskyi: Remembering the Past and Building to a Better Future
Visiting the Tustan Fortress

Stara Pravda Resort in Ukraine

North America Travel Stories

Canada Travel
Montreal
Walking in Montreal: Montreal Takes Street Art to a Whole New Level


Mont Tremblant
A Family Ski Vacation in Mont Tremblant
Family Friendly Things To Do in Mont Tremblant that Don’t Involve Skiing
Mont Tremblant Offers Great Views, Good Beer, and Some Bruises
Dining in Mont Tremblant: My favorite places to eat
Lunch Dates in Mont Tremblant
Top Places to Stay in Mont Tremblant
Playing Catchup: Being the slow one on the mountain during a ski/snowboard vacation

Quebec
Dog Sledding in Quebec

Mexico Travel
Luxury, Adventure, and Great Food in Cabo: A perfect Getaway
A Tale of 2 Playas: Vacation in Luxury or Budget in Playa del Carmen
Chasing Sea Turtles in Costa Maya, Mexico
Dolphins will Romance You and Leave You Behind

Central America
Hugging Sloths in Honduras 

South America
Peru
Witnessing Machu Picchu and Crossing it off the Top of My Bucket List
Tips For Visiting Machu Picchu
Cristo Blanco, A Gift from Palestinians After WW2, Stands Above Cusco as a Symbol of Peace and Protection

Ecuador
Walking Through Lava Tubes in the Galápagos Islands
Walking with Iguanas in the Galapagos.
Swimming with Sharks and Giant Manta Rays in the Galapagos
Photographing Boobies in the Galápagos Islands

Caribbean
British Virgin Islands
Jumping off a Floating Restaurant in the British Virgin Islands
Sailing with the Moorings in the British Virgin Islands 
Visiting Callwood Cane Rum Distillery in Tortola, BVI

Cuba
Visiting Churches in Havana
Baseball in Havana
Visiting the Prodanza Ballet Studio
Visiting the Rafael Trejo Boxing Gimnasio, the Oldest  Boxing Gym in Cuba

Disney Stories
7 Tips for Making the Most out of a Trip to Disneyland 
Freezing Moments and Creating Memories at Disneyland
The Time of Our Lives on a Disney Cruise
Midnight Basketball with My Kids On Board the Disney Magic
Disney Makes Theme Parks Manageable For Parents of Kids with ADHD: How to skip the lines
Taking a Dog to Disneyworld
Cruise Stories
The Time of Our Lives on a Disney Cruise
Midnight Basketball with My Kids On Board the Disney Magic
Taking My Kids on a Royal Caribbean Cruise for Self-Care
How My Kids Spent $160 on Tiny Rubber Ducks on a Royal Caribbean Cruise
Sailing with the Moorings in the British Virgin Islands

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