Teatime with kids at Fortnum & Mason
by motherofalltripsThere are two food-related items that are important to me when I’m traveling with my children. One is that they always have some exposure to local traditions and food. The other is that they get some experience eating at restaurants that... Read more »
Mondays are for dreaming: Looking up in Oxford
by motherofalltripsI don’t usually share posts that are primarily photos (since I don’t really consider myself a photographer) but sometimes the perfect words elude me, especially when it comes to a place as gorgeous and magical as Oxford. Looking... Read more »
Hiking Dragash, Kosovo: Restelica to Brod
by toddswanderingsBeautiful canyon behind the village of Restelica where the path begins Mountain shepherds, enormous Sharr Dogs, free roaming horses, pristine babbling streams and dramatic mountains are just a small taste of what awaits you in Dragash. Located... Read more »
Distainful Statues: Travel Photo Contest Friday 18
by toddswanderingsI'm glad I had a better time in this city then they are having! Welcome to Travel Photo Contest Friday. If you’re a new friend, each week I post a beautiful picture (at least I think so) from my travels and you guess where it is. The... Read more »
Mondays are for dreaming: Endless summer…not!
by motherofalltripsNow is usually the time to write the obligatory “summer is ending and I’m feeling wistful” post, but to do so would be disingenuous. Yes, I love fireflies and ice cream and corn-on-the-cob as much as the next person, but you... Read more »
Blog Design: Building a Better Travel Blog
by toddswanderingsThis is a different type of post and may not be for everyone. It’s not about the sexy world of travel, or the international allure of conflict resolution. It’s not even about getting drunk in the woods, drinking horrible local liquor... Read more »
Rosewood trafficking in Madagascar, are you kidding us?
by SaveoursmileThis post is running for the World Blogger Contest for the Madagascar destination. I wish I had a more accurate topic to categorize it into, but the closest ones are probably “ecotourism”, “Art, crafts & shopping”,... Read more »
Not Quite the Middle East: Travel Photo Contest Friday 17
by toddswanderingsHmmm, looks familiar... Update: The winner is Andy! The picture was taken in the Arab quarter in Singapore. While not technically Arab street I decided to give it to Andy anyway. The funky Haji Lane is just around the corner and is a must visit... Read more »
Use Travel to Make You Happy
by toddswanderingsI know, it seems rather intuitive and obvious. On the surface it may be. After all why would we do things that don’t make us happy. But I meet a surprising number of people who aren’t happy. Some people think that travel is the... Read more »
Mondays are for dreaming: Views of London
by motherofalltripsWhen the boys said they wanted to go up in the London Eye I was dubious. Expensive, crowded, tourist trap…these were the words that came to my mind. And yet as we approached it on the afternoon of our ride I realized that like the Eiffel Tower... Read more »
