Germany, Austria, France in 10 days…Thanksgiving 2021

Yes we did. We traveled, for FUN, to Europe during Covid. And I don’t regret a second of it, despite additional prep time and a few anxious moments. Read on… Munich – Salzburg – Munich – Stuttgart – Heidelberg – Rothenburg – Reims – Disneyland – Paris Getting out of LAX was actually the toughestContinue reading “Germany, Austria, France in 10 days…Thanksgiving 2021”

Labor Day Weekend in Coronado, CA

Driving to Coronado on a Saturday morning in September is actually quite enjoyable from Orange County. Typically it will take about an 1 1/2 hours to get there. This was the case when we embarked on our latest family vacation with the Tavakolis (of Cancun Thanksgiving 2020 fame). Our family played carpool karaoke with anContinue reading “Labor Day Weekend in Coronado, CA”

Heavenly, Tahoe 2021

What not to do when planning a ski trip with 2 kids under 10 yrs old to Heavenly, Tahoe: Do not fly into Reno Airport past 8PM Do not rent a car from Budget Rental Car Do not have skis/boots delivered to your hotel by Heavenly Sports Rental Avoid most ski runs on the NevadaContinue reading “Heavenly, Tahoe 2021”