If you're a parent, you've been there - thinking about what to pack, where to go, and where your kids will enjoy your travels the most. It also helps when you've got a team of experts to assist you in these endeavors. The Vacation Gals is an extraordinary resource for family travels. They've got great recommendations for restaurants, top things to do in various cities, and the expertise of being travel writers - AND experiencing all of these things, with their families.
August
21
/ 2010
Gisela! or: The curious and memorable ways of luck
A musical theatre piece by Hans Werner Henze, Christian Lehnert and Michael Kerstan
World premiere
The last time I was in the airport, I was struck by the fact that Ziplock bags are more ubiquitous than ever. You see them everywhere, in the security lines for liquids, moms feeding kids PB&J sandwiches from them, my own trailmix for each of us in separate bags (because each of us likes different items in it), and so on. But they rip.
August
20
/ 2010
U.S. Open Tennis Tournament
Where?
The USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center
Flushing Meadows Corona Park
Meridian Road at Grand Central Parkway
Queens, NY 11368
When?
Two weeks every year in August and September, around Labor Day.
Significance:
Bucket Listing Mt. Mera
On September 14th, I’ll be hosting Meet Plan Go in Toronto. Joining me are Journeywoman, thePlanetD and other long term travel enthusiasts. Please read to the end for details.
This story is about why I am so keen to host the event.
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How does one balance the importance of living in the present with the need to prepare for the future?
Some people don’t contemplate this issue. They simply do what comes naturally – sometimes suffering the consequences of favoring one over the other.
August
17
/ 2010
Culture Worthy of Your Calendar: The ‘Start’ of Orlando’s Cultural Season
By Josh Garrick
Red Brick Road, Lijiang China
We're so excited to share where we'll be staying on our VERY last night in Ireland. Where else, but the Bunratty Castle Mews B&B? It's a traditional B&B in Bunratty on the Low road only 5 minutes from Shannon Airport, run by the VERY friendly Dolores and Garry O' Toole. When I called Dolores to make arrangements, it was as if I was talking with an old friend. We can't wait to come stay!