Northeast, USA
December 2012 - January 2013
What started out as a few weeks in New York, ended up in a road trip down the whole East Coast of USA. You can read all about our 2.5 weeks in New York celebrating our first white Christmas & ball drop New Years Eve followed by visits to Philadelphia, Washington DC, Virginia Beach, South Carolina, North Carolina & Florida. Got questions? Ask us.
July 2013
In July 2013 we came back for a couple weeks to spend time with friends and family before heading to Israel. So rather than making a new section, you'll find these posts sandwiched in here as well.
December - January 2015
We returned to the Northeast just in time for Christmas and to meet up with family in New York. Once we could handle the cold winter no more, we made a fast-track to Florida for sunnier horizons.
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Where To Stay In The Heart Of Downtown Manhattan
Northeast, USA
Downtown Manhattan is an up and coming district in The Big Apple. It’s close to tourist attractions, offers a wide variety of food and shopping options and close to public transport. So where should you stay on your next family vacation? We have the answer.
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Why Is This The Most Popular Tourist Attraction In America?
Northeast, USA
I’ll never forget that magical moment I ate my first peanut butter M&M’s chocolate. Standing in the heavenly scented M&M’s World in New York City in 2007. Although the store was busy and bustling, everything seemed in slow motion, the world around me faded, silence fell. The salty, the sweet. My life changed. Did you know that the M&M’s World in Times Square, New York City is the most popular tourist attraction in the United States? I mean, there is a ton of things to do in New York so how did M&M’s World become the top one?
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The Ultimate Summer Weekend Getaway Guide To New Hampshire’s White Mountains
Northeast, USA
Only have a few days for a summer US getaway? No problem! Here’s everything you need to know 3 days in New Hampshire - accommodation, attractions, food and more.
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Top 10 Things To Do In New York With Kids
Northeast, USA
After our 5th visit to New York City you would think we were locals, but I am always surprised by how much there is to do and see in this city. Here’s our favourite things to do in New York with kids PLUS 3 insider tips.
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The Ride NYC: New York’s Best Family Tour?
Northeast, USA
Part tour, part show, 100% entertainment. I laughed so hard I almost wet my pants. It’s by far the most unique tour I have ever been on in my entire life, blurring the lines between informative city tour, energetic stage performance and rip-roaring comedy show.
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Where To Stay In Chelsea, New York – Plus Best Hotel Rooftop Views
Northeast, USA
If you’ve been to New York City before, you’ll know that sensibly priced mid-town accommodation can be a challenge to find during peak seasons – especially in a convenient location. So here’s where we stayed plus 7 things to look for in a hotel in Chelsea, New York.
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Homewood Suites: New York Family Getaway Just Got Easier
Northeast, USA
It’s not very often you can find space in Manhattan. With a density of 27,000 people per square kilometre, breathing room comes at a premium. So I was pleasantly surprised when I found a family-friendly hotel room that was 60% larger than the average in Manhattan. And that wasn’t the only surprise.
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Sheraton Times Square: Where Winners Stay In New York
Northeast, USA
I travelled to New York to receive a photography award at one of the largest blogging events in the USA. I matched the event by staying at a winning hotel in a perfectly central location. Find out my experience and accommodation tips for your next trip to the Big Apple.
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Pittsfield: The Perfect End To Our US Trip | Moscow: The Not So Great Middle | Israel: Family Welcome
Northeast, USA
We were blessed to have relatives who recently brought and renovated a lake house in Pittsfield. It seemed the perfect end to our US trip. Plus details of our flight to Moscow & then Israel.
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Boston Knocks A Home Run: Friends, Food & Fun
Northeast, USA
A weekend visiting a remarkable family we met in Belize. One of those weekends where it was more about the people then the place. Although we certainly enjoyed some of Boston.
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Road Trip Along The East Coast of USA
Northeast, USA
14 days road tripping through the US was fabulous. You can leave when you want, stay when you want, there is no crazy security quips like “you can’t take water with you”, or “that’s considered a weapon”, or “please take off your shoes and walk through slowly”. Having never done a road trip like this in my life I can happily say I would do it again.
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Where to Stay When You are Road Tripping East Coast USA
Northeast, USA
So we took a 2 week road trip from New York to Florida. Here are all the places we stayed so that when you are planning the trip you have a one stop shop!
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Children Museums of America
Northeast, USA
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?
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It's Good To Have Fabulous Family in New York
Northeast, USA
A shout out to the relatives we stayed with in New York who were generous to the max and whom my kids still talk about. Plus a few Jewish Kosher food tips you might not have known.
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New York Subways Exposed – Not the Murderous Hell Holes TV Has You Believe
Northeast, USA
New York subways are many things, murderous hellholes is not one of them. They are dirty. They are noisy. They are loud. They are mostly stairs with few elevators making the journey down into them (with a pram) an adventure and a half....
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Josh’s Bucket Checklist Check – New York Knicks NBA Game at Madison Sq. Gardens
Northeast, USA
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 decided to book tickets.
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A Ball Dropping New Years Eve In Times Square, New York
Northeast, USA
I am not sure when the dream started. Maybe it was when I was much younger, maybe it wasn’t until New Years Eve the movie hit the cinema. Whenever it was I knew long before we got to the USA that I wanted a). A White Christmas and b). To see the ball drop in Times Square on New Years Eve.
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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
Northeast, USA
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.
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Playing Tourist in NYC - Times Square, Rockefeller Plaza, Empire State Building, Statue of Liberty & more
Northeast, USA
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.