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I Saw A Liger At Jungle Island, Miami

Tucked away on an island deep inside the steamy depths of Miami is a lush tropical jungle. It holds some very rare types of animals. One in particular, I had never seen before! The Liger.

Southeast, USA Jan 22, 2013

Children Museums of America

Never even heard of a Children's Museum before I visited the East Coast of USA. Here is our review of the Manhattan Museum, Brooklyn Museum & Philadelphia Museum. Which one is your favourite?

Northeast, USA Jan 9, 2013

Josh’s Bucket Checklist Check – New York Knicks NBA Game at Madison Sq. Gardens

So here we are in USA with one of the greatest teams playing basketball. The games pricing changed based on who they were playing and with Christmas and New Year thrown in, there were few and far between we actually had time to see. Finally one night we d…

Northeast, USA Jan 4, 2013

You Won’t Find Alex the Lion at Central Park Zoo, But You Will Find the T-Rex at the American Museum of Natural History in New York

For many people Central Park is the place to visit in New York, followed by the Museum of Natural History, so of course it was on our list of things to do.

Northeast, USA Dec 30, 2012

Playing Tourist in NYC - Times Square, Rockefeller Plaza, Empire State Building, Statue of Liberty & more

Typical tourist things in New York - the ones you all know about. Empire State Building, Times Square, Statue of Liberty, Rockefeller Plaza, Dylans Candy Store & FAO Swartz.

Northeast, USA Dec 28, 2012

Vegas Uncovered - Shows & Attractions For Your Kids

Soon we were driving in pitch black. There were no street lamps and no cars on the road. We drove like this for nearly 4 hours before we saw the eerie glow of Vegas' neon garb on the horizon. Join our 10+ hour road trip from San Diego to Vegas, via Palm S…

Southwest, USA Dec 16, 2012

Swinging My Legs Over the Grand Canyon, Arizona

Standing on the precipice with the wind tearing at my hair looking down thousands of feet into the grandest canyon of them all you can’t help but imagine its origins. My heart starts racing, the wind is pushing me back from the edge, which in the back of …

Southwest, USA Dec 12, 2012

Why You Should Rethink the Google Map That Says it’s 6 Hours from San Diego to Palm Springs to Joshua Tree to Vegas

Southwest, USA Dec 11, 2012

SeaWorld San Diego… You Sunk My Battleship

In 2007 Josh and I had watched the Shamu show twice, impressed with the killer whales and their trainers interaction, movements like dancers in a choreographed show. In 2012 SeaWorld sunk my battleship. Find out why the death of a trainer in 2010 resulted…

Southwest, USA Dec 11, 2012

Cheetah Race At San Diego Zoo Safari Park

Having previously visited San Diego and loved the zoo we did not have the opportunity to visit the Safari since it was quite far out and difficult to get to. Since we had a car and the opportunity we decided to skip the zoo this time and discover the San …

Southwest, USA Dec 10, 2012

Sunsets & Seals at La Jolla

La Jolla, San Diego's "Jewel by the Sea". Dramatic coastline, spectacular views, hugging seals & sunsets that intoxicate you.

Southwest, USA Dec 10, 2012

Where to Stay Near Disneyland, Anaheim

When researching for places to stay at Disneyland I was confronted with two issues. One was cost and the other location. Neither go hand in hand really.

Southwest, USA Dec 7, 2012

Disneyland LA: The World’s Happiest Place on Earth Just Got Merrier

I’m going to Disneyland. I'm not excited for me. I'm excited for my kids. I can’t wait to see the awe and innocence on their faces reflecting every little discovery they will make! Check out their awe. And also check out my video as I take you for a ride …

Southwest, USA Dec 5, 2012

$1000 on Theme Parks - We're not in Asia anymore - Universal Studios

So USA is the land of entertainment. But entertainment is not cheap when it comes to the big brands. Witness our frustrating apartment move before hitting a fun day at Universal Studios LA.

Southwest, USA Dec 5, 2012

Chewing Gum in Hair Leads to Hollywood Hop-On-Hop-Off to Santa Monica Pier

With Josh still in Portland for business our third day got off to a rough start. A friend from Australia was visiting and we wanted to meet up. It never happened. We missed him by a few hours Why? As I was getting the kids dressed I started to brush Mia’s…

Southwest, USA Dec 1, 2012

When Alone With Kids in Hollywood Visit El Capitan Theatre

Our second day in Hollywood my husband left us for business is Portland. And all of a sudden I found myself a single mum in Hollywood. After researching some of the only places kids are welcome in Hollywood we found El Capitan Theatre & Wreck it Ralph.

Southwest, USA Nov 30, 2012

The Magic of Yi Peng - Floating Lantern Festival in Chiang Mai

When tens of thousands of glowing lanterns fill the sky and drift away on the warm currents of the atmosphere your cares float away too. Your wishes, your worries, your prayers lifting to the heavens to be swept into the arms of God or to be enveloped int…

Thailand Nov 28, 2012

Hungry Hungry Hippos at Chiang Mai Zoo

Big, huge, flabby gums masking giant, munching teeth. And it took more then one potato before they would close their mouth to chew. Hungry Hungry Hippo! An enjoyable day with a songthaew of hilarious personalities.

Thailand Nov 26, 2012

Top 7 Things To Do in Penang

We have been to many places in Penang. It seems we have been the busiest we have ever been in this supposedly small Malaysian state. We have made friends, we have enjoyed beaches, played on playgrounds and had a “semi-normal” life… followed by an abnormal…

Penang, Malaysia Nov 22, 2012

Legoland Malaysia – Asia’s First & It’s a Winner!

If there was ever a land to be picked to visit for me it wouldn’t have been Legoland. We don’t own Lego, I don’t build Lego, I never even dreamed of what a town made of Lego could be. But the idea of visiting this brand new theme park in Johor had me intr…

Johor, Malaysia Nov 10, 2012

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