We spent 2 nights in Atlanta in mid-May. Nicknamed "Hotlanta" and home to the 1996 Olympics, the city is the capital of Georgia and the most populous city in the state with 430,000+ people (and over 5 million in the metro area). Our girls were delighted to ride the elevator to one of the top […]
This past weekend, while attending Bloggy Boot Camp - Business Edition, I zipped along Scottsdale's streets in a brand new 2013 KIA Soul. Check out the "Alien Green" color - sporty, casual, and light enough to be a good pick for warmer weather climates. The 2013 model features a pushbutton start, remote keyless entry, auto […]
Nestled in the mountains of Northern Arizona, Flagstaff is a small town of approximately 60,000 people. At just shy of 7,000 feet, the city is a mecca for athletes hoping to expand their lungs prior to competitions. Home to Northern Arizona University and part of Historic Route 66, the city is quite unlike the typical […]
Are you planning a trip to Disneyland or Disney World this holiday season? If so, head over to Disneyed.com, the site that brings parents "the inside scoop on all things Disney." My friend Colleen Padilla is the entrepreneur behind the brand. As a top blogger, frequent traveler, and published author, she's well-equipped to be the […]
Driving into San Diego is an awakening of sorts. The green trees are lush. The misty sea air makes you want to roll down your windows and breathe. The casual vibe of confidence and energy is everywhere. It's no surprise that this coastal metropolis is the 8th largest city in the U.S. If you journey […]
In 1997, I flew halfway across the world to Bangladesh, a small country in SE Asia. When I got off the airplane in Dhaka, I cried. The poverty was absolutely devastating. I still remember the children that greeted us there with their empty, pleading eyes and paper donation cups. Their dusty knees, bony elbows, and […]
Someday, I'm going to travel the world with my family. We're going to go to Israel and Indonesia, New Zealand and New York, London and Little Rock. But today...for now...we travel the world...through books and experiences and people. And we get away for an occasional weekend or week - exploring new sights, laughing with good […]