https://www.exploring-newlands.com/blog daily 1.0 2025-05-09 https://www.exploring-newlands.com/blog/japan-two-week-itinerary monthly 0.5 2024-09-22 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f726dc16d303663ef28c952/36eff3e1-2915-4dae-b6f6-2c02e8a914fd/Add+a+heading.png Blog - Japan: Tokyo, Kyoto & Osaka - Make it stand out Pin me! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f726dc16d303663ef28c952/9ab8c429-b1d6-44b7-8d3f-c75637136314/IMG_7289.jpg Blog - Japan: Tokyo, Kyoto & Osaka - Make it stand out During "sakura," many Japanese take photos in traditional dress with the cherry blossoms. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f726dc16d303663ef28c952/c21f5c6c-0d2f-4fde-be21-ee0560a09005/IMG_7325.jpg Blog - Japan: Tokyo, Kyoto & Osaka - Make it stand out The cherry blossoms were almost a week past their expected bloom, but they started to pop out the last couple days of our trip. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f726dc16d303663ef28c952/e81e95cc-a639-4747-824d-da14c2562f7d/IMG_6146.jpg Blog - Japan: Tokyo, Kyoto & Osaka - Make it stand out We had a traditional Kaiseki meal at our ryokan (traditional Japanese B&B) in Takayama. This type of meal requires a very brave palate! Squid for breakfast, anyone? https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f726dc16d303663ef28c952/1144c092-1395-498c-8f2b-b66bf57d53c1/IMG_5759.jpg Blog - Japan: Tokyo, Kyoto & Osaka - Make it stand out Notice the control panel on the wall. And how cool is it that they have a seat to keep your toddler contained! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f726dc16d303663ef28c952/29aa44e7-4aba-438f-a765-bf15b8ca1842/IMG_5725.jpg Blog - Japan: Tokyo, Kyoto & Osaka - Make it stand out One surprising etiquette rule in Japan - it's ok (even encouraged) to slurp your noodles! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f726dc16d303663ef28c952/0804d688-71ae-4806-b6bf-e97066b5088c/IMG_7340.jpg Blog - Japan: Tokyo, Kyoto & Osaka - Make it stand out Waiting for our "bullet train." https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f726dc16d303663ef28c952/2a1e2e30-ed92-49af-a500-64b11c30dced/IMG_6093.jpg Blog - Japan: Tokyo, Kyoto & Osaka - Make it stand out This is an ekiben (bento box for the train), and they are available in the station before you board the Shinkansen. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f726dc16d303663ef28c952/c8055cc7-33c9-45c8-ae77-a8d9b87328e9/IMG_5717.jpg Blog - Japan: Tokyo, Kyoto & Osaka - Make it stand out Mimaru Hotel in Tokyo - we loved it! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f726dc16d303663ef28c952/9e9a40b3-3d6b-4c06-a2da-9ea4d699172a/IMG_6135.jpg Blog - Japan: Tokyo, Kyoto & Osaka - Make it stand out Our traditional ryokan experience in Takayama. The floor futons were surprisingly comfortable! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f726dc16d303663ef28c952/39f48256-a9a9-4c48-9637-321b7dcb6374/IMG_5915.jpg Blog - Japan: Tokyo, Kyoto & Osaka - Make it stand out Shibuya Crossing https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f726dc16d303663ef28c952/b7a58363-8a4d-43d0-b3d0-4a0f4b0767dd/IMG_5876.jpg Blog - Japan: Tokyo, Kyoto & Osaka - Make it stand out Rainbow cotton candy on Takeshita Street. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f726dc16d303663ef28c952/25be2024-b242-4371-b122-c72cca0a4936/IMG_6052.jpg Blog - Japan: Tokyo, Kyoto & Osaka - Make it stand out $8 for one "perfect" strawberry https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f726dc16d303663ef28c952/adc9eed7-92c8-4007-883e-38c43a8425db/IMG_5887.jpg Blog - Japan: Tokyo, Kyoto & Osaka - Make it stand out Pen displays in Ginza Itoya https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f726dc16d303663ef28c952/bfb0bc54-de70-4154-8c8b-28c29f2f61b5/IMG_5742.jpg Blog - Japan: Tokyo, Kyoto & Osaka - Make it stand out Not cheap, but tasty! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f726dc16d303663ef28c952/2c7adbef-4697-461e-bcd5-21b598d32fe8/IMG_5832.jpg Blog - Japan: Tokyo, Kyoto & Osaka - Make it stand out Feeling zen in the "hanging gardens" at teamLab Planets. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f726dc16d303663ef28c952/5fe1c1b0-3695-477a-b525-ac6006959d1b/IMG_6004.jpg Blog - Japan: Tokyo, Kyoto & Osaka - Make it stand out Senso-Ji Temple https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f726dc16d303663ef28c952/37875bb6-89c6-4423-891e-aeb9f1fe730f/IMG_6031.jpg Blog - Japan: Tokyo, Kyoto & Osaka - Make it stand out The candy section of Don Quijote. Uniquely flavored Kit Kats and Japanese candy make great gifts for friends back home! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f726dc16d303663ef28c952/39fd0126-483a-4168-a23b-972d911be84a/IMG_7424.jpg Blog - Japan: Tokyo, Kyoto & Osaka - Make it stand out Meguro River - a must during cherry blossom season! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f726dc16d303663ef28c952/bfd5265f-94a5-4ac8-bc83-57d11a25a7f5/IMG_7089.jpg Blog - Japan: Tokyo, Kyoto & Osaka - Make it stand out 2nd Street (high end consignment store, and a great place to get designer clothes, shoes, and handbags). https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f726dc16d303663ef28c952/cc4b1c64-f87d-4634-bfa3-46d7da552b77/IMG_5968.jpg Blog - Japan: Tokyo, Kyoto & Osaka - Make it stand out Conveyor belt sushi! Just order from the table top device and your dishes will come flying down the belt and stop right at your table when they're ready. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f726dc16d303663ef28c952/66e44ece-95d7-43ba-b7b7-0fc4dcc81128/IMG_6507.jpg Blog - Japan: Tokyo, Kyoto & Osaka - Make it stand out The Kamo River that runs through Kyoto https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f726dc16d303663ef28c952/75859b9f-34e9-465c-afe5-514098611401/IMG_6911.jpg Blog - Japan: Tokyo, Kyoto & Osaka - Make it stand out The gates of Fushimi Inari cradle the path all the way to the top of the mountain. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f726dc16d303663ef28c952/ef2c0647-104f-4d83-a2a2-84ab8866c2b2/IMG_6512.jpg Blog - Japan: Tokyo, Kyoto & Osaka - Make it stand out We saw so many Japanese tourists donning traditional dress in Kyoto. There are shops where tourists (from anywhere) can rent a kimono and sandals for the day, and then set off to find the most Instagramable backgrounds. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f726dc16d303663ef28c952/f9ce3816-a9a4-4b23-b473-3971fefac18d/IMG_6375.jpg Blog - Japan: Tokyo, Kyoto & Osaka - Make it stand out This canal runs parallel to Pontocho street and was one of my favorite places to stroll. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f726dc16d303663ef28c952/39d980e1-6856-4697-9a4b-2d70ff7565a7/IMG_6466.jpg Blog - Japan: Tokyo, Kyoto & Osaka - Make it stand out Nishiki Market https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f726dc16d303663ef28c952/6b636da6-ac12-4e91-97ab-810ce99b8b27/IMG_6581.jpg Blog - Japan: Tokyo, Kyoto & Osaka - Make it stand out Yasaka Pagoda https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f726dc16d303663ef28c952/8e857049-6246-4871-8a3d-38e2945dea2e/IMG_6999.jpg Blog - Japan: Tokyo, Kyoto & Osaka - Make it stand out Philosopher's Path https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f726dc16d303663ef28c952/52a04fb8-80b7-4b59-8c99-c969ad8c956b/IMG_6387.jpg Blog - Japan: Tokyo, Kyoto & Osaka - Make it stand out Maruyama Park - when the cherry blossoms have bloomed, this is where to be. There is even a place to share 'hanami' at night (a picnic under the cherry blossoms). https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f726dc16d303663ef28c952/f2eb90bf-e89d-4790-a7a5-8c00930ef868/IMG_6566.jpg Blog - Japan: Tokyo, Kyoto & Osaka - Make it stand out This is a less visited site near the Kodaiji Temple complex. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f726dc16d303663ef28c952/8ae8ab1c-a142-4386-afb2-aa1b3190bd90/IMG_6480.jpg Blog - Japan: Tokyo, Kyoto & Osaka - Make it stand out Karu-Kusa Curry - a Bib Gourmand restaurant! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f726dc16d303663ef28c952/04b5eacc-45d8-4619-9841-b39140df9a1e/IMG_6596.jpg Blog - Japan: Tokyo, Kyoto & Osaka - Make it stand out Each cocktail is made with absolute precision at Apotheca. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f726dc16d303663ef28c952/fd00bc08-a00f-45df-b8a0-4de94ecd64b3/IMG_6431.jpg Blog - Japan: Tokyo, Kyoto & Osaka - Make it stand out Make a reservation in advance at MiPig. Your shoes and belongings go into a locker, you get your choice of one drink (tea/soda/water), and then you cuddle pigs! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f726dc16d303663ef28c952/84389375-7034-4ba7-ae2c-6e734d675746/IMG_6726.jpg Blog - Japan: Tokyo, Kyoto & Osaka - Make it stand out The Sitka deer roam freely around Nara Park and the temples. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f726dc16d303663ef28c952/c9817592-20bf-46ab-8279-62430068b754/IMG_6707.jpg Blog - Japan: Tokyo, Kyoto & Osaka - Make it stand out Our oldest sharing a reverent moment with the deer. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f726dc16d303663ef28c952/6d35ce24-a420-491e-a319-ead504a346fa/IMG_6826.jpg Blog - Japan: Tokyo, Kyoto & Osaka - Make it stand out Todai-ji Temple - look how tiny the people are by comparison! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f726dc16d303663ef28c952/b99b16d5-eecf-4daf-8059-91f24899b162/IMG_7139.jpg Blog - Japan: Tokyo, Kyoto & Osaka - Make it stand out Dotonbori district of Osaka https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f726dc16d303663ef28c952/d248e55a-12f1-42c3-82ec-14fd76aa1dd8/IMG_7201.jpg Blog - Japan: Tokyo, Kyoto & Osaka - Make it stand out Keiko teaching Boden how to make the miso broth for the ramen. She ferments her miso paste for months! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f726dc16d303663ef28c952/f75302ff-2a1a-4c90-a608-f910e5efce3c/IMG_7164.jpg Blog - Japan: Tokyo, Kyoto & Osaka - Make it stand out Learning new skills! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f726dc16d303663ef28c952/c1f7299e-a7c1-4922-8e12-09843e234985/IMG_7146.jpg Blog - Japan: Tokyo, Kyoto & Osaka - Make it stand out The Dontonbori district https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f726dc16d303663ef28c952/55adba72-9794-42e8-81e2-b104ef12539a/IMG_7133.jpg Blog - Japan: Tokyo, Kyoto & Osaka - Make it stand out Tenjinbashi-suji Shopping Street in Osaka - it's over 1.5 miles long! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f726dc16d303663ef28c952/0c224085-7c9a-4398-bfc0-fb496a7dacdf/IMG_7095.jpg Blog - Japan: Tokyo, Kyoto & Osaka - Make it stand out Osaka Castle https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f726dc16d303663ef28c952/8fa07882-0440-4570-800a-3892a19793a3/IMG_6316.jpg Blog - Japan: Tokyo, Kyoto & Osaka - Make it stand out Old town of Takayama https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f726dc16d303663ef28c952/9fb4327e-7f22-45e7-aa30-8caafcacc621/IMG_6247.jpg Blog - Japan: Tokyo, Kyoto & Osaka - Make it stand out This photo was taken on our drive back from some of the traditional Ghasso-style houses. We stopped at a small onsen we passed, Taira Fureai Onsen, and I think we were the only tourists there! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f726dc16d303663ef28c952/71eb3ec1-145f-4387-84f0-2ef784da898a/IMG_6240.jpg Blog - Japan: Tokyo, Kyoto & Osaka - Make it stand out If you drive a little further North Takayama, you can visit the World Heritage Suganuma Gassho-zukuri Village. It's less touristy than Shirakawa-go. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f726dc16d303663ef28c952/19e0cbf7-b1c9-4c97-b216-0199b82f6877/Add+a+heading.png Blog - Japan: Tokyo, Kyoto & Osaka https://www.exploring-newlands.com/blog/belize monthly 0.5 2024-02-27 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f726dc16d303663ef28c952/ec8cc921-fa87-4d18-b905-835a15038160/6DA8E1A7-51F9-4F05-A5EB-67B7ABF113B7.png Blog - Belize - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f726dc16d303663ef28c952/1793bf10-0894-4f53-9ce6-79305602a04c/IMG_4956.jpg Blog - Belize - Make it stand out So proud of these two boys for working hard to save up money for this trip! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f726dc16d303663ef28c952/777e4f05-b798-4ac7-bec0-6a8e82c74a69/IMG_4840.jpg Blog - Belize - Make it stand out Caye Caulker https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f726dc16d303663ef28c952/1cee99fc-15a4-4391-a312-571eefffe1e8/IMG_4702.jpg Blog - Belize - Make it stand out Mom and son swimming with sharks at Shark Ray Alley! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f726dc16d303663ef28c952/9649aef6-6d53-47f5-9c8e-74d37ac162b9/IMG_5077.jpg Blog - Belize - Make it stand out Flight from Caye Caulker to Belize City - 9 seater airplane! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f726dc16d303663ef28c952/20af80b6-0704-4244-821c-20ee65701fc7/IMG_4152.jpg Blog - Belize - Make it stand out Table Rock Lodge helped us arrange transportation directly from the airport to the lodge. Our driver’s “co-pilot” was sharing his knowledge of Belize wildlife with my 10 year-old. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f726dc16d303663ef28c952/1461b2f8-82a7-4ed3-a7e9-fe854c784b50/IMG_4161.jpg Blog - Belize - Make it stand out We stayed in the “River Valley View” cabana, which offered a king-size bed, fold out futon, and a balcony with a jungle view. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f726dc16d303663ef28c952/8887cb91-701a-4485-85f9-81328b3f64ca/IMG_4526.jpg Blog - Belize - Make it stand out Pool at Table Rock https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f726dc16d303663ef28c952/a94d7e08-8524-413b-8371-4a23349d7769/IMG_4200.jpg Blog - Belize - Make it stand out The lodge gives you a flashlight to use during your stay, so that you can find your way back to your cabin at night. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f726dc16d303663ef28c952/d1ba04f9-dbd3-4589-8a5f-1ed891989f26/IMG_4277.jpg Blog - Belize - Make it stand out Exploring Cahal Pech https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f726dc16d303663ef28c952/dc093781-7d2c-4f1a-8023-626724b532bf/IMG_4361.jpg Blog - Belize - Make it stand out Shopping for souvenirs at the market in San Ignacio https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f726dc16d303663ef28c952/03bd93f0-134b-4174-9944-5876ff44356b/IMG_4368.jpg Blog - Belize - Make it stand out Pupusas originated in El Salvador, and are similar to a quesadilla (but with thicker dough). https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f726dc16d303663ef28c952/80f29918-8cff-442c-9971-27e2e0efc07e/IMG_4308.jpg Blog - Belize - Make it stand out This is a male iguana. His protruding cheeks store fat that can be used to keep him alive up to a month without food. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f726dc16d303663ef28c952/35d44312-c00e-431d-8bba-f1475d005e14/IMG_4352.jpg Blog - Belize - Make it stand out Making friends! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f726dc16d303663ef28c952/43da2706-591d-4987-b647-e296742523a0/IMG_4489.jpg Blog - Belize - Make it stand out We didn’t know what we were in for at this point. Our smiles were even bigger at the end! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f726dc16d303663ef28c952/50540d55-fe11-48d5-995f-be5bb59e4519/IMG_4442.jpg Blog - Belize - Make it stand out Our guide pointing out cohune nuts (used to make a local cooking oil) during our night hike. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f726dc16d303663ef28c952/c3251c6a-8c27-44a8-953f-db988de02456/IMG_4461.jpg Blog - Belize - Make it stand out It’s the emoji frog! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f726dc16d303663ef28c952/c5f84be3-9160-4017-a8c1-9766e407a2d8/IMG_4555.jpg Blog - Belize - Make it stand out Ferry dock where we disembarked https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f726dc16d303663ef28c952/59e06cd7-d208-4f2c-a909-81ddffa7a59f/IMG_4863.jpg Blog - Belize - Make it stand out These two kiddos quickly knew their way around the island. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f726dc16d303663ef28c952/c47967b6-1738-4eac-83d8-6b14e86eba38/IMG_5046.jpg Blog - Belize - Make it stand out We took the ferry to the island and decided to fly on the way back (the five minute flight helped us skip the 45 minute ferry + a 45 minute Uber back to the airport). https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f726dc16d303663ef28c952/f001d5e5-04ec-41de-9a12-b0f10fa796cd/IMG_4858.jpg Blog - Belize - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f726dc16d303663ef28c952/f03c57fc-c415-442e-bada-a3700741bfe3/IMG_4916.jpg Blog - Belize - Make it stand out The street food is good, but don’t expect it to be fast! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f726dc16d303663ef28c952/8efe5cc6-030b-4006-b24c-c928f6d819a5/IMG_4924.jpg Blog - Belize - Make it stand out The pool at Caye Reef where we stayed. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f726dc16d303663ef28c952/98d2d89b-6cc5-43df-ac68-8d3b89563d96/IMG_4873.jpg Blog - Belize - Make it stand out Strolling on the southern island (where we stayed). https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f726dc16d303663ef28c952/fe88b32b-2e6b-46dc-b04d-9d8852c70f05/IMG_4607.jpg Blog - Belize - Make it stand out It’s dinner time! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f726dc16d303663ef28c952/847fa7ce-a146-48ff-863c-e08b567e1d80/IMG_4563.jpg Blog - Belize - Make it stand out I didn’t know sting rays could be so friendly! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f726dc16d303663ef28c952/fbc295e7-08ae-4da7-98f4-4abeae0dd754/IMG_4891.jpg Blog - Belize - Make it stand out The Split is one of the few places where you can swim on Caye Caulker. 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You could turn around at this point and still have a great hike with beautiful views. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f726dc16d303663ef28c952/e84bd12c-85a8-4176-b8e2-87e95747c949/IMG_0905.jpg Blog - Sedona, Arizona - Make it stand out Devil’s Bridge - Land of the Instagramers! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f726dc16d303663ef28c952/1e50748c-5e19-4b8d-a0db-3388f340befd/IMG_0794+2.jpg Blog - Sedona, Arizona - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f726dc16d303663ef28c952/508a8537-45a6-46c9-b364-1240fc37bdbf/FullSizeRender+2.jpg Blog - Sedona, Arizona - Make it stand out Sliding down Slide Rock! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f726dc16d303663ef28c952/b5d504f6-47da-45e9-adce-c072b9f6152a/FullSizeRender.jpg Blog - Sedona, Arizona - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f726dc16d303663ef28c952/4146da8a-970c-4259-be97-181e653c8bb3/IMG_0948.jpg Blog - Sedona, Arizona - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f726dc16d303663ef28c952/626c0d6b-9db8-4fd3-82f4-848099b92ae8/IMG_0992.jpg Blog - Sedona, Arizona - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f726dc16d303663ef28c952/f5d695e5-1637-4dc2-afcf-f383c325135d/tempImagerCyEdZ.jpg Blog - Sedona, Arizona - Make it stand out Red Rock Cafe (Village of Oak Creek) https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f726dc16d303663ef28c952/9a64aaf6-5077-489d-8a04-6262b6a52c41/IMG_0695.jpg Blog - Sedona, Arizona - Make it stand out Nothing like a fresh squeezed juice! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f726dc16d303663ef28c952/40e0ef2a-e10b-4491-b007-ef97fb46ac03/tempImageGvBdey.jpg Blog - Sedona, Arizona - Make it stand out Local Juicery in Sedona - great for grab and go! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f726dc16d303663ef28c952/3b5cff43-964e-44f5-8797-f654be3c1c5e/5765CC14-F641-47D4-B229-369DA479CF50.PNG Blog - Sedona, Arizona - Make it stand out Pin me for future travel planning! https://www.exploring-newlands.com/blog/scotland monthly 0.5 2023-08-10 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f726dc16d303663ef28c952/cbf6f387-34c1-4055-ac6c-66df2a5c56f3/IMG_0456.jpeg Blog - Scotland - Make it stand out Old Man Storr (Isle of Skye) https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f726dc16d303663ef28c952/1bc17f5f-90e5-44ee-8bdc-df4873cc7743/IMG_0278.JPG Blog - Scotland - Make it stand out Views on the drive to Glencoe… https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f726dc16d303663ef28c952/4845fcdf-a102-40e2-aee7-5f6e5462f635/IMG_0208.JPG Blog - Scotland - Make it stand out There is gloom, but it’s incredible when the clouds part! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f726dc16d303663ef28c952/b32f3f33-0bc6-47c1-a2c8-3c0e4c8e8de9/IMG_0574.jpeg Blog - Scotland - Make it stand out My hubby started a new tradition: swig of scotch when you’ve reached the peak of your hike! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f726dc16d303663ef28c952/6df222d0-96bf-467c-81b1-8d334ee2978d/IMG_0310.jpeg Blog - Scotland - Make it stand out One of the many beautiful views along the drive! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f726dc16d303663ef28c952/d6cd430d-c849-4dfd-9a73-eb52c3fed10c/IMG_0549.jpeg Blog - Scotland - Make it stand out Average road size on Isle of Skye (and much of rural Scotland). 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Sheep butt to the right for scale (ha ha!). https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f726dc16d303663ef28c952/1960fd55-3039-4802-8cf6-f490dff07dfb/IMG_0499.jpeg Blog - Scotland - Make it stand out Traditional Scottish breakfast https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f726dc16d303663ef28c952/4c6f3d21-da3e-4c4e-90b6-91ed9eea4ff4/IMG_0277.JPG Blog - Scotland - Make it stand out On route A82, near the Three Sisters Viewpoint https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f726dc16d303663ef28c952/585b49f9-5259-4ed5-9fcc-3e171149076c/IMG_0262.jpeg Blog - Scotland - Make it stand out Creag Mohr Lodge - they have an impressive selection of scotch! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f726dc16d303663ef28c952/9b0e3bea-43b9-4748-964d-a6a7c40403a3/IMG_0133.jpeg Blog - Scotland - Make it stand out Culross https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f726dc16d303663ef28c952/90e8f8b1-d732-47b4-b0fa-1415e5035d3e/IMG_0184.jpeg Blog - Scotland - Make it stand out Doune Castle https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f726dc16d303663ef28c952/44fc2ff6-8a28-4857-bc94-5d22e2198c11/IMG_0159.jpeg Blog - Scotland - Make it stand out Doune Castle - Mrs. Fitz’s Kitchen in Outlander and a few different scenes in Monty Python https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f726dc16d303663ef28c952/1691509711964-SNX31RZ3VMDQXLNXQILL/image-asset.jpeg Blog - Scotland - Make it stand out Stock photo of the Jacobite Train - we decided to skip this https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f726dc16d303663ef28c952/282abae9-4849-4f25-a16d-a4aa9ab987d9/IMG_0338.jpeg Blog - Scotland - Make it stand out Eileen Dohan Castle https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f726dc16d303663ef28c952/77fc3b2c-eb96-4d3f-8c2b-13eaff4b7188/IMG_0348.JPG Blog - Scotland - Make it stand out Roadster outside of Eileen Dohan Castle (apparently renting these, or bringing your own, is a thing round these parts). https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f726dc16d303663ef28c952/80b25a1b-a43c-46b7-81d1-91ba34f97c95/IMG_0481.jpeg Blog - Scotland - Make it stand out Harbor of Portree in the Isle of Skye https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f726dc16d303663ef28c952/be075045-8d91-4d0d-8454-67c02550d134/IMG_0502.jpeg Blog - Scotland - Make it stand out Canowindra - I highly recommend this Airbnb! Great service and wonderful breakfast! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f726dc16d303663ef28c952/91290c70-edc8-4b54-8787-9ce011f59275/IMG_0432.jpeg Blog - Scotland - Make it stand out Hiking Old Man Storr https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f726dc16d303663ef28c952/53f2ad95-06fa-42a2-92ce-560dc52cb821/IMG_0582.jpeg Blog - Scotland - Make it stand out The Fairy Glen https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f726dc16d303663ef28c952/734ee44a-baa4-4584-968b-f092e2cd4df9/IMG_0535.jpeg Blog - Scotland - Make it stand out The Fairy Pools https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f726dc16d303663ef28c952/bb24cc9c-af16-4ba1-9db5-d21b47e3d398/IMG_0654.jpeg Blog - Scotland - Make it stand out Portree Harbor https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f726dc16d303663ef28c952/41ea19c7-70b3-49f9-b320-1df9d804d918/IMG_0837.JPG Blog - Scotland - Make it stand out Inverness https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f726dc16d303663ef28c952/a47129b9-0874-4785-be12-e58019d4c6a0/IMG_0839.JPG Blog - Scotland - Make it stand out Clan Fraser, mixed in among the other stones memorializing family clans https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f726dc16d303663ef28c952/3f2a8d63-8354-4ecd-be59-a4a6d6501bca/IMG_0869.jpeg Blog - Scotland - Make it stand out We were there a few days after Queen Elizabeth II died at this castle. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f726dc16d303663ef28c952/ce36170f-1e97-4f26-823e-fba65a9c99fc/IMG_0821.jpeg Blog - Scotland - Make it stand out Bertie’s Bar is a must-do for Scotch lovers! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f726dc16d303663ef28c952/416f20f5-2b02-4320-952b-e2d4fb2fae9c/IMG_0792.jpeg Blog - Scotland - Make it stand out Robert Burns-inspired chimney piece in The Fife Arms. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f726dc16d303663ef28c952/5b1b42bc-8d64-4dce-98b2-029701ad4037/IMG_0832.jpeg Blog - Scotland - Make it stand out That’s a lot of taxidermy! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f726dc16d303663ef28c952/817d0456-e819-4b97-a7f5-1b01b69a69f9/IMG_0916.jpeg Blog - Scotland - Make it stand out Edinburgh’s Victoria Street https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f726dc16d303663ef28c952/d2eabc52-7f50-4924-b591-e49982de8511/IMG_0978.JPG Blog - Scotland - Make it stand out Edinburgh Castle https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f726dc16d303663ef28c952/8549e81a-dbc4-4161-9415-0112cad18fc9/IMG_0769.JPG Blog - Scotland - Make it stand out Scotland is calling… https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f726dc16d303663ef28c952/8df61ec0-d85e-4968-bfe5-c5d15029bd72/ADBFA489-9565-46AB-B209-31B44E2016ED.png Blog - Scotland - Make it stand out Pin me for future reference! https://www.exploring-newlands.com/blog/wwwexploring-newlandscom/blog/thailand monthly 0.5 2023-02-11 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f726dc16d303663ef28c952/46ecebce-8642-4ec6-a96d-9006f608fd87/5EA9C414-9118-4138-A80F-62E475D4455B.png Blog - Thailand - Take our Trip! - Make it stand out Save this pin to your travel board on Pinterest! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f726dc16d303663ef28c952/764f9d64-4ab1-4472-b29a-2859b4e4b383/47191A32-3022-4435-8DCA-E6B85C7D22E7.jpeg Blog - Thailand - Take our Trip! - Make it stand out Temple in Chiangmai https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f726dc16d303663ef28c952/3d6ec118-1127-4e06-ba30-8f3dc6993d0f/3825A4F7-67EC-40DE-9C4B-564D1C67D152.jpeg Blog - Thailand - Take our Trip! - Make it stand out Sooo happy to be off that 14 hr flight with a comfy bed and a belly full of bibimbap (Seoul, Korea) https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f726dc16d303663ef28c952/ae1284b0-8799-4cde-9617-784f639ca54d/4605D503-B1B6-471D-B27B-8911AD475796.jpeg Blog - Thailand - Take our Trip! - Make it stand out Tuk-tuk was our favorite mode of transportation in Thailand! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f726dc16d303663ef28c952/96260e03-fd8a-42f4-8808-0d4707ae8310/57759A5E-D92E-42BC-B7AA-D2EE97D3C361.jpeg Blog - Thailand - Take our Trip! - Make it stand out Roof top pool at our Marriott Hotel in Bangkok https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f726dc16d303663ef28c952/ec79bb23-63af-4b4b-811e-1dba108cbfb8/AA121E81-9E3F-40E8-B387-B7FDAD94F0AB.jpeg Blog - Thailand - Take our Trip! - Make it stand out There are rows and rows of stalls selling a variety of items in the Chatuchak Market in Bangkok. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f726dc16d303663ef28c952/44fd691e-0e40-4cae-b181-9a884e013fd1/BDFACEA5-15F4-46AF-B737-864DCFB24F3C.jpeg Blog - Thailand - Take our Trip! - Make it stand out View from our boat tour. Later we took a tuk-tuk back, and I'm so glad that we did! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f726dc16d303663ef28c952/db47b21d-d3f0-4621-a8eb-591a0625d435/5A5DBB07-F3BA-4321-A572-799045F3AFB1.jpeg Blog - Thailand - Take our Trip! - Make it stand out Our guide took us to a Michelin rated food cart for chicken satay - best we’ve ever had! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f726dc16d303663ef28c952/4254ecd1-2e67-492b-b256-761a9faee0fa/966CB240-BF10-4FAB-A1AB-FE36A0F7ECD6.jpeg Blog - Thailand - Take our Trip! - Make it stand out Evening cruise as part of our night market tour - LOVED getting out on the river in Bangkok! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f726dc16d303663ef28c952/fcb6777b-ec0a-48cf-af4c-049910fa4589/554FF18C-2DE2-436A-8C62-B340D5F4ACF7.jpeg Blog - Thailand - Take our Trip! - Make it stand out “Crunchy” https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f726dc16d303663ef28c952/c1e81434-ce30-4002-b28c-4e221fa73baa/B1CAD9AB-5842-45EE-85D8-870CE5B85CB0.jpeg Blog - Thailand - Take our Trip! - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f726dc16d303663ef28c952/7b560c9a-0e52-4b7b-a80f-dd4c79119a33/A1E060FB-4AF2-461A-BA41-3BBB762F4EEC.jpeg Blog - Thailand - Take our Trip! - Make it stand out Wat Phra Singh https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f726dc16d303663ef28c952/71ea6c9c-e53e-4f5b-a089-f44f2b6732bd/0F0B3058-3ACD-4CE4-8262-EED27B9F6D30.jpeg Blog - Thailand - Take our Trip! - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f726dc16d303663ef28c952/b3d78403-d4d7-44f9-8675-ebb07849d828/132A0974-3CD0-4CE9-BC8E-4375CD5E553E.jpeg Blog - Thailand - Take our Trip! - Make it stand out On Google Maps, make your destination full screen and then that microphone will appear. Click on it to hear the name of your location in the local language. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f726dc16d303663ef28c952/71636a58-5c04-4cb8-a5f8-b0eb1f91b7c8/E4025765-40A6-4EF5-B46F-75A118DB7778.jpeg Blog - Thailand - Take our Trip! - Make it stand out Late night snack on the terrace of our Airbnb. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f726dc16d303663ef28c952/41b146ad-1da0-4b07-baaf-973d672eb864/DDA0FB95-99C5-4303-BEA5-766ACA693F9B.jpeg Blog - Thailand - Take our Trip! - Make it stand out This temple courtyard (right off the Main Street of the Sunday Market) was lined with street food vendors. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f726dc16d303663ef28c952/8ef8347f-8e3e-42a6-a995-5c0a6f6ad874/7EDDBE7D-DDB3-4C3E-ACDA-9059A7F380A1.jpeg Blog - Thailand - Take our Trip! - Make it stand out We were so impressed with this street artist! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f726dc16d303663ef28c952/39839512-8d5e-44d3-8cc9-1125857d2b20/2FDBEA6E-A965-4070-8CFF-7E94C43D1AAC.jpeg Blog - Thailand - Take our Trip! - Make it stand out Khao Soi - quite possibly my favorite food of the trip. And you can only find it in Chiangmai! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f726dc16d303663ef28c952/7bec26d8-42a3-4d18-8e64-9e93fd524f4f/FF68414A-FCDA-40EF-A29C-B7502C83A7D9.jpeg Blog - Thailand - Take our Trip! - Make it stand out Our street-food tour in Chiangmai. Our guide, Aei, got us quite the sampling of food to try and it was amazing! This was one of many stops. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f726dc16d303663ef28c952/6f55ed2a-7b63-40dc-b13d-e64b1f49e22b/CB4C967C-7DF3-4C79-B013-686A6FAC99C4.jpeg Blog - Thailand - Take our Trip! - Make it stand out A variety of chili sauces with fresh and green mango. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f726dc16d303663ef28c952/5fab7bec-e18c-40d3-8490-92ea0c22afc8/8291B45C-BE4F-45AA-9F45-E9C7BA5D1A58.jpeg Blog - Thailand - Take our Trip! - Make it stand out Sausages https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f726dc16d303663ef28c952/e054fc22-5660-4b66-9596-f53e05f433ac/15EBC0E4-E684-4085-87DF-050F06A4FD98.jpeg Blog - Thailand - Take our Trip! - Make it stand out I laugh every time I see this photo! I tasted it and honestly it wasn’t bad!! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f726dc16d303663ef28c952/3ca56e30-6b46-4ca0-9a92-b5c997c7db8a/6A5B8F72-39CF-4367-889D-7D6AD20F804D.jpeg Blog - Thailand - Take our Trip! - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f726dc16d303663ef28c952/a24bc8d4-a540-4006-930e-123d5847171c/FFE99159-F23E-45DF-8AA8-D64D929DA346.jpeg Blog - Thailand - Take our Trip! - Make it stand out My nine-year-old with his new buddy. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f726dc16d303663ef28c952/2bf9678b-49a9-481e-b483-5705cce0ff66/4F43E81D-1B30-4F14-9189-990D6D5085D0.jpeg Blog - Thailand - Take our Trip! - Make it stand out Banana snacks! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f726dc16d303663ef28c952/c2796344-2e2e-47e0-be6c-a14156d5c76a/0793E300-D27B-4825-B681-70F66B94B5AC.jpeg Blog - Thailand - Take our Trip! - Make it stand out Our guide/driver and his “daughter” https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f726dc16d303663ef28c952/7d0738d7-ef0a-4ada-8cbf-1e4cf3b02e11/5B14CA35-66DB-467C-AAF1-4CAE977D44C7.jpeg Blog - Thailand - Take our Trip! - Make it stand out Elephant bath! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f726dc16d303663ef28c952/74de98d7-bbc9-46b2-bfd4-6e045de074d5/3BC00904-531A-4D6F-87FB-07EB10D2EEDB.jpeg Blog - Thailand - Take our Trip! - Make it stand out Bamboo rafting https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f726dc16d303663ef28c952/23dccbef-a8b1-4cc7-806e-4aa1adb2a610/A387CD67-7D66-4538-9644-8F328D53D439.jpeg Blog - Thailand - Take our Trip! - Make it stand out That water comes from the mountains, so it’s a little chilly! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f726dc16d303663ef28c952/010e2905-6dae-4304-8bb4-1a76baff5b58/E277269E-47A5-48CC-BFB3-A250F7E28C6F.jpeg Blog - Thailand - Take our Trip! - Make it stand out A fun place to explore and take a “shower.” https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f726dc16d303663ef28c952/becf5578-c68d-4ac7-963d-3310f443680c/4A5C76F6-2117-449D-84C7-9787C6EA0CFF.jpeg Blog - Thailand - Take our Trip! - Make it stand out Thai Farm Cooking School https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f726dc16d303663ef28c952/6e7c7081-c473-4826-8a13-4290cfe73c5c/2852F6A8-7361-4616-B804-B049C3FFBBF3.jpeg Blog - Thailand - Take our Trip! - Make it stand out Whitman sautéing his veggies for his spring rolls. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f726dc16d303663ef28c952/c5bddaad-a593-429f-b0a7-c5b32143d32d/8212A40D-DD8B-4C9E-813D-FF53554064F2.jpeg Blog - Thailand - Take our Trip! - Make it stand out Lemongrass, numeric, ginger and galangal used in our soups and curries. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f726dc16d303663ef28c952/86afeb49-6e62-4a30-aafe-eeeda0a22d65/7056A653-3837-4E03-8A30-27CA004EFBF1.jpeg Blog - Thailand - Take our Trip! - Make it stand out Longboats lined up in Ao Nang (like water taxis) https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f726dc16d303663ef28c952/bb7b3ed1-b9b2-4657-9add-84fe740ce114/5699C4EB-23C6-4D91-B902-BE1FC1AE6112.jpeg Blog - Thailand - Take our Trip! - Make it stand out I’ll eat most things…but not horseshoe crab. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f726dc16d303663ef28c952/6969974e-3d57-4554-be82-99c86de6868d/83F08CF6-E53B-4770-883C-1342B0FDF072.jpeg Blog - Thailand - Take our Trip! - Make it stand out Gai and Poo were such a big help to us! This was taken in the courtyard of our Airbnb. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f726dc16d303663ef28c952/f5516219-aaa1-4f2c-87c4-7fc06edb315c/2CD112B7-6233-4940-BB0A-D3A2F5F4A9A7.jpeg Blog - Thailand - Take our Trip! - Make it stand out Did I mention that Poo helped us schedule massages at the Airbnb? https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f726dc16d303663ef28c952/c97b3651-eee3-4726-9aee-acbd92c3c320/DD3AB9C9-E476-4FEB-9EDB-DE6C903C2D69.jpeg Blog - Thailand - Take our Trip! - Make it stand out So many unique nooks and crannies to explore in the Andaman Sea! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f726dc16d303663ef28c952/33425057-ffc4-4457-b47d-14a567d67908/166BD410-5EE0-45AA-91EA-4B3D4B9E128B.jpeg Blog - Thailand - Take our Trip! - Make it stand out Unique topography on our Four Island Tour https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f726dc16d303663ef28c952/65f1bb90-acc3-4892-81e3-fd1440084ceb/F11A0604-CC71-405E-8CBC-E0EA3BD7C58A.jpeg Blog - Thailand - Take our Trip! - Make it stand out Phra Nang Cave Beach (only accessed by foot from Railay Beach) https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f726dc16d303663ef28c952/7f2ca0d6-8503-4736-908a-d8d48319842f/53E07785-EA4A-432B-8381-C47977367B64.jpeg Blog - Thailand - Take our Trip! - Make it stand out Longboats shuttling people back and forth from Ao Nang to Railay Beach https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f726dc16d303663ef28c952/1b1a9b30-abe8-43fe-afa0-4a16a7a40ce9/813603DE-C570-4672-A4AF-47E85D05B58C.jpeg Blog - Thailand - Take our Trip! - Make it stand out NYE at the Krabi Market (about 25 minutes from Ao Nang) https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f726dc16d303663ef28c952/707b802d-c220-4cab-a469-dbe09e49cdea/A6D8A14E-E631-404E-B275-A05F5CA9548E.jpeg Blog - Thailand - Take our Trip! - Make it stand out My sister and her new love! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f726dc16d303663ef28c952/6bf3340c-b8d8-4b1c-9ebc-4da0fcf6aaf2/4AFF894B-B051-429A-A584-A5F12A90BBDD.jpeg Blog - Thailand - Take our Trip! - Make it stand out My niece sending her lantern off on NYE (Ao Nang Beach) https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f726dc16d303663ef28c952/69b6d4d4-5c23-4f36-8844-968e4cdde1c9/EF83CAC4-EFA5-4C16-905B-4E7FBB3DE5B8.jpeg Blog - Thailand - Take our Trip! - Make it stand out Exploring caves on the walk from Railay Beach to Phra Nang Cave Beach. That’s my oldest son with a flashlight. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f726dc16d303663ef28c952/dbb99cf6-3c06-42da-b6b9-6babbc58d4b8/FC6138F4-088A-4619-B2A3-34B1BED1FC47.jpeg Blog - Thailand - Take our Trip! - Make it stand out We rented a private longboat for our sunset tour around the Hong Islands. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f726dc16d303663ef28c952/b45e1cb3-cf66-4efc-a1ae-49dd105edfe8/43B36CB4-B3C4-4AFE-AC24-B6B716778689.jpeg Blog - Thailand - Take our Trip! - Make it stand out We were very happy with Chanpailin and used them for four different tours. Our Airbnb house manager arranged everything for us. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f726dc16d303663ef28c952/02eb4137-4abd-4d7a-a784-484f2bb81578/6DD74B8A-7F02-4274-A195-D5AB1E345332.jpeg Blog - Thailand - Take our Trip! - Make it stand out Koh Lao Lading Island https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f726dc16d303663ef28c952/483990de-c80a-4bdb-9048-06ce85d0a5cd/BFE2B234-DB5C-4325-98B4-2B7A6AEEC857.jpeg Blog - Thailand - Take our Trip! - Make it stand out Hong Island (the big one) https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f726dc16d303663ef28c952/26b810b5-9125-4833-9697-8ea3f9862a73/9D7BF3F5-4E94-43BB-8685-5155A54B988C.jpeg Blog - Thailand - Take our Trip! - Make it stand out Pak Bia Island https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f726dc16d303663ef28c952/bc6c7cca-b9d1-4812-bcf9-b8c67c68fba6/93BEADCE-2356-4164-B472-D4E798161E96.jpeg Blog - Thailand - Take our Trip! - Make it stand out This is the mosaic jellyfish we saw!! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f726dc16d303663ef28c952/dcff81f2-4e0a-4362-80b6-7f56bdcc0f23/C23E5668-95B5-40EF-8D21-5EAB3271FD45.jpeg Blog - Thailand - Take our Trip! - Make it stand out Massages at our Airbnb https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f726dc16d303663ef28c952/49058652-307e-40ca-a0a7-a4d030cf9bdc/C8E141DA-BFA6-43EF-AD8D-72CA79988ACA.jpeg Blog - Thailand - Take our Trip! - Make it stand out Fire Show at Reeve restaurant in Ao Nang https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f726dc16d303663ef28c952/d1162115-76b6-4293-8d95-1dc92bf4a35d/E015BCA3-371D-4053-8408-F8BBF6A8BE71.jpeg Blog - Thailand - Take our Trip! - Make it stand out Long line to wait for your boat leaving Maya Bay. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f726dc16d303663ef28c952/5098c37d-3532-44bf-ba3a-75bc050066f0/22F00506-F1A0-4EAF-8279-6362C9062214.jpeg Blog - Thailand - Take our Trip! - Make it stand out Maya Beach https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f726dc16d303663ef28c952/ff11497b-e05b-4d05-80ac-bafca8b31d0b/5E45FAE1-B45A-4CF9-B2F5-4DEB0AF841A5.jpeg Blog - Thailand - Take our Trip! - Make it stand out Bamboo Island - the only time it rained on our whole trip! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f726dc16d303663ef28c952/03fea723-fb42-43e9-ae05-2766c689c143/F85DA839-4CBA-4DC5-AC4B-A92753E4151E.jpeg Blog - Thailand - Take our Trip! - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f726dc16d303663ef28c952/347e126d-deb3-4fc1-94c6-4d6cbc73bae6/193D50D4-1F5F-4086-9BC4-999AFBEED64E.jpeg Blog - Thailand - Take our Trip! - Make it stand out Can’t leave Thailand without some comfy elephant pants! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f726dc16d303663ef28c952/9b80f7e4-0e96-4006-973a-bbdb37284d9d/50138090-9509-4FF9-835F-4B11B90A7695.png Blog - Thailand - Take our Trip! - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://www.exploring-newlands.com/blog/san-miguel-de-allende-mexico monthly 0.5 2022-05-28 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f726dc16d303663ef28c952/ed964137-187d-46cb-a823-35d7901a1a71/D1B98A0E-C27D-4539-B538-500BFA9213E4.png Blog - San Miguel de Allende, Mexico - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f726dc16d303663ef28c952/5d5091e5-e754-4bc1-bdb6-fbd1cdb4002a/IMG_7378.jpeg Blog - San Miguel de Allende, Mexico - Make it stand out Your typical street in San Miguel https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f726dc16d303663ef28c952/1c1e3b79-8fa2-40cb-93b2-0b53e3c96479/IMG_7828.jpeg Blog - San Miguel de Allende, Mexico - Make it stand out Parroquia de San Miguel Arcángel (the gorgeous cathedral on the main square) https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f726dc16d303663ef28c952/dde92beb-333f-4ace-9d74-6b5997e4738e/IMG_7823.jpeg Blog - San Miguel de Allende, Mexico - Make it stand out The street behind the Parroquia (and one of the most photographed streets in the city) https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f726dc16d303663ef28c952/c316587d-ade2-47f1-81c2-4aa4d8b33b8d/IMG_7527.jpeg Blog - San Miguel de Allende, Mexico - Make it stand out My son wanted to take our picture here (courtyard of the Rosewood Hotel) https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f726dc16d303663ef28c952/4f48fbbb-6dd9-473e-bf37-90e6da41c78c/IMG_7461.jpeg Blog - San Miguel de Allende, Mexico - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f726dc16d303663ef28c952/14c0e6e5-a19f-47d5-9622-42e1537732b7/IMG_7662.jpeg Blog - San Miguel de Allende, Mexico - Make it stand out Traditional Mexican pottery on sale in the market https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f726dc16d303663ef28c952/986d8be6-2281-4826-bf2c-9ef6a7a8419e/IMG_7613.jpeg Blog - San Miguel de Allende, Mexico - Make it stand out Morning on the terrace of our Airbnb https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f726dc16d303663ef28c952/b84362af-e200-4d42-98d1-cd06906f4dc5/IMG_7865.jpeg Blog - San Miguel de Allende, Mexico - Make it stand out A woman in the market taking the needles off a cactus leaf so that she can cook it and sell it for tacos. Look for “nopales”on the menu if you want to try it. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f726dc16d303663ef28c952/509dca9d-8962-4585-bfb1-5956b50b70c9/IMG_7812.jpeg Blog - San Miguel de Allende, Mexico - Make it stand out The gray is the road (and this is a relatively ‘flat’ area) and the brown is the sidewalk. Bring flat shoes! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f726dc16d303663ef28c952/7722b184-5395-486d-b5d3-0f9eb8eb29d8/IMG_7893.jpeg Blog - San Miguel de Allende, Mexico - Make it stand out Lunas Tapas Bar has one of the best views in the city and the food is OUTSTANDING! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f726dc16d303663ef28c952/2d485d92-23b6-4dc4-8e37-42efb4732ed9/IMG_7802.jpeg Blog - San Miguel de Allende, Mexico - Make it stand out One of their mezcal cocktails. They have two outdoor dining patios (go to the top floor for the best view). https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f726dc16d303663ef28c952/669e4191-8137-469a-aeeb-08b8a89792f3/IMG_7569.jpeg Blog - San Miguel de Allende, Mexico - Make it stand out Beautifully prepared food at the Inside Cafe. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f726dc16d303663ef28c952/d23b4813-d2db-493c-8cdd-602857096ca7/IMG_7755.jpeg Blog - San Miguel de Allende, Mexico - Make it stand out Tostevere - love the unique decor! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f726dc16d303663ef28c952/9652b4e8-49cc-4513-936e-906858944692/IMG_7780.jpeg Blog - San Miguel de Allende, Mexico - Make it stand out Don Taco Tequila - another beautiful interior with amazing food! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f726dc16d303663ef28c952/db29019f-4a85-4c43-9607-bb38c5ef721b/IMG_7685.jpeg Blog - San Miguel de Allende, Mexico - Make it stand out The beautiful street that you can find Jacques on https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f726dc16d303663ef28c952/fdeb5c61-d186-49ed-b1a7-a7604d36472d/IMG_7843.jpeg Blog - San Miguel de Allende, Mexico - Make it stand out Cuna de Allende - high end shopping boutiques along here https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f726dc16d303663ef28c952/edf57e87-1c4a-42bf-9e29-760b08d51612/IMG_7696.jpeg Blog - San Miguel de Allende, Mexico - Make it stand out The Mercado Artesians consists of three connected shopping alleys. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f726dc16d303663ef28c952/550ef808-946a-44ef-9578-fc5b12dcf502/IMG_7912.jpeg Blog - San Miguel de Allende, Mexico - Make it stand out We saw two different wedding parades while visiting the park on a Friday evening! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f726dc16d303663ef28c952/9c6cb8bc-b4ad-45d6-99f8-6ac52024bfac/FullSizeRender.jpeg Blog - San Miguel de Allende, Mexico - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f726dc16d303663ef28c952/ed964137-187d-46cb-a823-35d7901a1a71/D1B98A0E-C27D-4539-B538-500BFA9213E4.png Blog - San Miguel de Allende, Mexico - Make it stand out Scroll over to pin me to your travel board! https://www.exploring-newlands.com/blog/new-york-city-with-kids monthly 0.5 2023-06-06 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f726dc16d303663ef28c952/c734ca3a-8a6b-44a6-b5a5-ec25a32ac24e/B14B49AC-EAA0-4C5B-8F6B-55578197FD31.jpeg Blog - New York City with Kids! - Make it stand out Pin me to your travel board! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f726dc16d303663ef28c952/d21c2e61-6506-4e21-901e-20a42850cf12/IMG_8871.jpeg Blog - New York City with Kids! - Make it stand out Central Park South (near the Plaza Hotel) https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f726dc16d303663ef28c952/d69ebc80-a4c1-4239-a940-b5dd4df76d12/IMG_1719.jpeg Blog - New York City with Kids! - Make it stand out Freedom Tower (view from ferry to the Statue of Liberty) https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f726dc16d303663ef28c952/d039ec1f-5dce-45f1-bcb0-5adc7d2c1a6b/IMG_1641.jpeg Blog - New York City with Kids! - Make it stand out They absolutely LOVE riding it, but don’t always love the screeching sounds when it comes to a halt. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f726dc16d303663ef28c952/b28596a5-4f35-493e-aa39-f6ec5ecb5303/IMG_1782.jpeg Blog - New York City with Kids! - Make it stand out The Freedom Tower (built in place of the World Trade Towers) https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f726dc16d303663ef28c952/fc21ab3d-1059-4d89-bc58-12e6231d1fab/IMG_8627.jpeg Blog - New York City with Kids! - Make it stand out One of our favorite parts of the museum! And just around the corner is the gigantic blue whale. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f726dc16d303663ef28c952/b41dc373-b00c-4a14-bcfd-936b56d1e2ff/IMG_8630.jpeg Blog - New York City with Kids! - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f726dc16d303663ef28c952/b228f902-55d0-41ac-932e-639ef6551055/IMG_1959.jpeg Blog - New York City with Kids! - Make it stand out Strolling Literary Avenue in the autumn. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f726dc16d303663ef28c952/7a4039ff-1d94-4da8-90cc-5f2b4eb31479/IMG_8595.jpeg Blog - New York City with Kids! - Make it stand out My kids love the “piggy dumplings” at Golden Unicorn. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f726dc16d303663ef28c952/20928783-2dd7-42dd-9a22-835f98675774/IMG_8838.jpeg Blog - New York City with Kids! - Make it stand out Nom Wah Tea Parlor - always busy! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f726dc16d303663ef28c952/83ffbfd4-01f4-418e-909d-530f8c3d5be6/IMG_8615.jpeg Blog - New York City with Kids! - Make it stand out Boden was in total awe of the seafood displays! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f726dc16d303663ef28c952/ee495834-95a8-4210-b9c7-13525d09cecd/IMG_1623.jpeg Blog - New York City with Kids! - Make it stand out The main concourse area of the terminal. The ceiling is incredible! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f726dc16d303663ef28c952/fb91beae-6f6b-4fb9-800e-3a0e6c261111/IMG_8704.jpeg Blog - New York City with Kids! - Make it stand out The small Transit Museum inside Grand Central. Worth it for kiddos who love model trains! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f726dc16d303663ef28c952/897ef20e-0f97-4ee8-8556-08d7948eca24/IMG_8673.jpeg Blog - New York City with Kids! - Make it stand out These steps were added a few years ago, so that tourists could stop and gawk at the view (and get selfies). https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f726dc16d303663ef28c952/480780bf-a735-47b7-b04b-1935399d05f1/IMG_1827.jpeg Blog - New York City with Kids! - Make it stand out The Lion King - so good!!! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f726dc16d303663ef28c952/f9b71d8d-fce7-4f22-b866-9fee807f4583/IMG_1688.jpeg Blog - New York City with Kids! - Make it stand out Jongaroo BBQ in Korea Town - my kids LOVED this! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f726dc16d303663ef28c952/9b87f8b9-a450-4cd9-b189-33a0eae008ad/IMG_1933.jpeg Blog - New York City with Kids! - Make it stand out Serendipty III is known for over-the-top desserts (but I wouldn’t go there for lunch - the food is meh). https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f726dc16d303663ef28c952/720d0650-5490-4496-8714-a5b328cbd76b/IMG_1729.jpeg Blog - New York City with Kids! - Make it stand out View from the ferry upon arrival https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f726dc16d303663ef28c952/73a43196-63b7-4c9c-a376-7739cb7d0972/IMG_1761.jpeg Blog - New York City with Kids! - Make it stand out Inside the Statue of Liberty museum - it’s definitely worth a look! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f726dc16d303663ef28c952/3e23e83b-94af-40b5-aba1-09656588c06b/IMG_1772.jpeg Blog - New York City with Kids! - Make it stand out Ellis Island - It’s interesting if you’re really into history, but it’s a lot of reading/photos, and not hands-on at all for the kiddos. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f726dc16d303663ef28c952/68fa166b-8923-4ae8-97d9-b523a54a42ee/IMG_8915.jpeg Blog - New York City with Kids! - Make it stand out Picking out their fish at the Seaglass Aquarium. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f726dc16d303663ef28c952/d4ace71f-f246-4032-892c-652b112f9086/IMG_8759.jpeg Blog - New York City with Kids! - Make it stand out If you read about this sculpture, this will make sense! Ha! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f726dc16d303663ef28c952/0410d434-b24b-4af4-88a8-ffe46ef90008/IMG_8736.jpeg Blog - New York City with Kids! - Make it stand out Egyptian hieroglyphics at The Met. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f726dc16d303663ef28c952/fea3eb0b-2b9a-4610-bd6a-d09acec595ac/IMG_8744.jpeg Blog - New York City with Kids! - Make it stand out Knights in armor at The Met! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f726dc16d303663ef28c952/fdb285ec-0e5b-4a1f-a297-048ba57b29e7/IMG_1946.jpeg Blog - New York City with Kids! - Make it stand out The Ancient Playground (right next to the Metropolitan Museum) https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f726dc16d303663ef28c952/59c68d29-6381-4a55-8b61-6d4a01b4d09d/IMG_8852.jpeg Blog - New York City with Kids! - Make it stand out Rockefeller Center - you can ice skate in the winter, but the line is usually long so allow extra time. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f726dc16d303663ef28c952/0c00047b-4b70-4a55-8cd1-4acea95255cd/F6C7B7F1-7201-4999-93AF-ED4048AD8B95.jpeg Blog - New York City with Kids! - Make it stand out The Plaza Hotel, home of the children’s literary character, Eloise. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f726dc16d303663ef28c952/157d3266-f19c-4f17-96e7-0be5d2252ee6/IMG_8686.jpeg Blog - New York City with Kids! - Make it stand out There are two installments like this, one for each tower, with the names of the victims etched in metal around them. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f726dc16d303663ef28c952/4794845b-e9e8-44c7-bf12-21d9d2813505/IMG_8684.jpeg Blog - New York City with Kids! - Make it stand out This is the Oculus Center, a short walk from the World Trade Center Memorial. If you’re into architecture you should definitely check it out (it’s a shopping pavilion). https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f726dc16d303663ef28c952/84b42527-2d6f-4134-a138-5414523c3bd3/IMG_8833.jpeg Blog - New York City with Kids! - Make it stand out Walking the Brooklyn Bridge - walk halfway, or head to Brooklyn! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f726dc16d303663ef28c952/3ab0c84d-44a9-4cf5-8d53-25de7a0198de/1F29B3C2-2962-460D-8AC6-9545A2FE43D8.jpeg Blog - New York City with Kids! - Make it stand out Intrepid Sea, Air & Space Museum. So much to see here!! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f726dc16d303663ef28c952/fac70e58-9647-40f8-851e-9b3bf683ee9e/IMG_1911.jpeg Blog - New York City with Kids! - Make it stand out Walking the Highline is a great way to escape the hustle and bustle below. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f726dc16d303663ef28c952/26c5d74f-7dd2-460c-8a37-4813f43f59b5/IMG_1884.jpeg Blog - New York City with Kids! - Make it stand out Little Island lives up to its name! You can see it all in about 15-20 minutes. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f726dc16d303663ef28c952/f0056259-dadd-49ae-a216-e577625ace24/IMG_8777.jpeg Blog - New York City with Kids! - Make it stand out There are a couple of great hands-on activities here and a ton of brainteasing games downstairs. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f726dc16d303663ef28c952/6e54f904-625c-437d-9af9-3fcdb7ca66c2/IMG_1649.jpeg Blog - New York City with Kids! - Make it stand out So many wands to choose from at The Harry Potter Store! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f726dc16d303663ef28c952/e2676ed9-d7e9-43a9-9653-5a05aac56ef6/IMG_1667.jpeg Blog - New York City with Kids! - Make it stand out Window shopping at Evolution. Whitman came home with a shark in a jar! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f726dc16d303663ef28c952/d2af0cfb-58fc-4c88-803f-c76f7e29cf53/IMG_1865.jpeg Blog - New York City with Kids! - Make it stand out I often use the Empire State Building as a landmark for whether I’m facing north or south when I pop out of the subway. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f726dc16d303663ef28c952/93e0214d-8243-4846-bfbb-b59531ac5134/IMG_8781.jpeg Blog - New York City with Kids! - Make it stand out The Lego Store! 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It’s all rocks, so wear sandals or shoes! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f726dc16d303663ef28c952/1628371164077-WWVG5NWBPFM2VWRROXEB/IMG_5200.jpeg Blog - Olympic National Park - Make it stand out Aren’t these striations on Rialto Beach crazy?! 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https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f726dc16d303663ef28c952/1627516526565-XQD2X4ITIOTJT43SPWAW/IMG_4094.jpeg Blog - Seattle, Washington - Make it stand out So gross! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f726dc16d303663ef28c952/1627513275906-IQ5ABUAL53YEUJ69XVNA/IMG_5585.jpeg Blog - Seattle, Washington - Make it stand out Phenomenal views from The Great Wheel! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f726dc16d303663ef28c952/1627513347337-7M6HRYUNTT9BJZ99MMOM/IMG_4132.jpeg Blog - Seattle, Washington - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f726dc16d303663ef28c952/1627516559055-N31X18NMQR32UVRWYAJB/IMG_5577.jpeg Blog - Seattle, Washington - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f726dc16d303663ef28c952/1627513478370-S3FNMASMSSC65H1A6JMM/IMG_4051.jpeg Blog - Seattle, Washington - Make it stand out Just a sip! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f726dc16d303663ef28c952/1627513529454-PEMN3BI4LFYFHR9G1455/IMG_4043.jpeg Blog - Seattle, Washington - Make it stand out A Starbucks’ employee at the Reserve Roastery explaining the process to our boys. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f726dc16d303663ef28c952/1627513579333-ZR93A2RBASA7R4Q9SVP8/IMG_4011.jpeg Blog - Seattle, Washington - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f726dc16d303663ef28c952/1627516595954-MNSPE1SULJGX060DRDEJ/IMG_3999.jpeg Blog - Seattle, Washington - Make it stand out Yummy options at Top Pot! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f726dc16d303663ef28c952/1627513605347-S803T8XJW7EC0OUG1B7M/IMG_4003.jpeg Blog - Seattle, Washington - Make it stand out I think the lemon was the best, but the boys were happy with their selections, too. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f726dc16d303663ef28c952/1627513636070-T0K4X25EBKG8OSDOHD23/IMG_5562.jpeg Blog - Seattle, Washington - Make it stand out Oyster shuckers at The Walrus & the Carpenter. 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This Blackbird was recorded at a speed of 2,193 m.p.h. 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(It starts and ends at the Mission Point Resort) https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f726dc16d303663ef28c952/1616194126413-AU0CGQHUXFYDAO6JCLXQ/IMG_9685.jpeg Blog - The Best of Mackinac Island Tip: Even if you aren’t staying here, stroll over and sit in the chairs and enjoy the calm. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f726dc16d303663ef28c952/1616454729146-8QKIVX3S2YFA74R9U636/IMG_1948.jpeg Blog - The Best of Mackinac Island A rare, quiet moment on Main Street! This is post-fireworks on the 4th of July. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f726dc16d303663ef28c952/1616194238021-2MRO49WD6TDDLHZK3CNE/IMG_1180.jpeg Blog - The Best of Mackinac Island The Pool at The Grand Hotel. (Update: in 2021 the pool was completely re-done and is gorgeous! 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Perfect for the chillier shoulder season. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f726dc16d303663ef28c952/1616334808814-VT7LXU77WADAUPHMNZOP/IMG_9568.jpeg Blog - The Best of Mackinac Island https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f726dc16d303663ef28c952/1616334846173-V90ZE3ZYCTG168DW76OK/9E6A1C4C-D566-441D-936D-F2080FE3C5E9.jpeg Blog - The Best of Mackinac Island Picnic with our cousins next to Doud’s Grocery. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f726dc16d303663ef28c952/1616334879127-WUFPSXV0J38968VZ6Q4P/5A661A12-086E-490E-B178-B0E1EC5CB303.jpeg Blog - The Best of Mackinac Island Cupola Bar at The Grand. Go to the very top for the best views! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f726dc16d303663ef28c952/1616336301693-FXV26KVW6P1M7DSP2QR3/IMG_8205.jpeg Blog - The Best of Mackinac Island Can you smell em’?! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f726dc16d303663ef28c952/1616336459027-2D6P318EB2H8M25ICY0R/IMG_3825.jpeg Blog - The Best of Mackinac Island The rocky coastline is a great place for finding the best skipping stone. 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The igloo village at Hop Lot - so magical!! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f726dc16d303663ef28c952/1613510508726-AQGAR50MIMCHQ6H8H3VJ/IMG_6592.jpeg Blog - Cozy Winter Dining in Northern Michigan! Our backyard ❤️❄️ https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f726dc16d303663ef28c952/1613510645478-2KO52VY873XGWLS8A663/IMG_7511.jpeg Blog - Cozy Winter Dining in Northern Michigan! The boys running off to find our igloo. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f726dc16d303663ef28c952/1613510887040-RUPR163026290FEOIVB5/IMG_7536.jpeg Blog - Cozy Winter Dining in Northern Michigan! The food was ready fast! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f726dc16d303663ef28c952/1613510842140-4B360FAK106ZH2QGEIDM/IMG_7549.jpeg Blog - Cozy Winter Dining in Northern Michigan! Order the chicken sandwich! And the pretzels!!! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f726dc16d303663ef28c952/1613510932827-2BJBXWC1EC7ODTAVY8AA/Snapseed.jpeg Blog - Cozy Winter Dining in Northern Michigan! The Shepherd’s Tent at Farm Club https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f726dc16d303663ef28c952/1613510976458-VPJNKORA3QRVLUEWG6M8/IMG_7322.jpeg Blog - Cozy Winter Dining in Northern Michigan! 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Having a little chicken with our beer and appetizer . https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f726dc16d303663ef28c952/1613522602978-Q6P8JZO3CT3H48SSI0XY/IMG_7588.jpeg Blog - Cozy Winter Dining in Northern Michigan! Photo cred to Pond Hill Farm https://www.exploring-newlands.com/blog/the-eben-ice-caves monthly 0.5 2021-02-17 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f726dc16d303663ef28c952/1612563048365-GDAP07GZSYGWQOSDIO0C/IMG_6876.jpeg Blog - The Eben Ice Caves https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f726dc16d303663ef28c952/1612563352883-GF1FH3ZXUJ9N1J6F2I5Z/IMG_7127.jpeg Blog - The Eben Ice Caves https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f726dc16d303663ef28c952/1612563393250-5PXVDIEWM0WDHNKF37AB/IMG_6911.jpeg Blog - The Eben Ice Caves https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f726dc16d303663ef28c952/1612563445176-RN3QJWCYPWBREKUUAK8F/IMG_6859.jpeg Blog - The Eben Ice Caves https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f726dc16d303663ef28c952/1612563476455-GAKXT1UZO4PMB5N2HN2K/IMG_6908.jpeg Blog - The Eben Ice Caves A good portion of the walk is flat and easy. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f726dc16d303663ef28c952/1612563513495-4U1NJT7I9PO2CX8E0TKJ/IMG_6910.jpeg Blog - The Eben Ice Caves - 5. Walk until you see this sign off to the left (notice that the National Forest has a different name for the caves - another diversion to throw you off track! Don’t be deterred, just continue on the path past the sign. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f726dc16d303663ef28c952/1612564234303-2WCM2MFD7JE98187JWBG/IMG_6902.jpeg Blog - The Eben Ice Caves ‘Ice stream’ I mentioned above. Don’t climb up this way unless it is snow-covered. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f726dc16d303663ef28c952/1612563555514-IAV8F3WWLGLCOPWPNS8L/IMG_6884.jpeg Blog - The Eben Ice Caves https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f726dc16d303663ef28c952/1612563600502-WDSBDW4YPHV87VD58GWO/IMG_6863.jpeg Blog - The Eben Ice Caves https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f726dc16d303663ef28c952/1612561510459-MU69M3A2W6EQ5SAVGLEK/image-asset.jpeg Blog - The Eben Ice Caves Ice cleats (stock photo). Ours were rubber with metal cleats. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f726dc16d303663ef28c952/1612564275061-XIQOXYO044IRSMR7JZPM/IMG_6872.jpeg Blog - The Eben Ice Caves https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f726dc16d303663ef28c952/1612563716072-QYRGW5KSJT5RQDXE2FYG/IMG_6856.jpeg Blog - The Eben Ice Caves https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f726dc16d303663ef28c952/1612564309937-SFP3MXLEVB8NLIF7IZBF/Snapseed.jpeg Blog - The Eben Ice Caves https://www.exploring-newlands.com/blog/when-the-accommodation-is-the-destination monthly 0.5 2021-02-06 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f726dc16d303663ef28c952/1612369839035-987CKFYRFZN5SVXJ2XKY/IMG_6802.jpeg Blog - When the Accommodation IS the Destination VRBO listing here https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f726dc16d303663ef28c952/1612369979903-9YQS66OPI1IEF19ST568/RemoteMediaFile_6553849_0_2021_01_31_16_50_54.jpeg Blog - When the Accommodation IS the Destination Drone shot. Our cabin is on the right. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f726dc16d303663ef28c952/1612370052258-NKFZWZGUJJONNM5KUVN8/IMG_6755.jpeg Blog - When the Accommodation IS the Destination Ahhh… https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f726dc16d303663ef28c952/1612370105557-PAXNLZ5HC7NVNUHBBHX3/IMG_6779.jpeg Blog - When the Accommodation IS the Destination They were little prunes at the end of the day! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f726dc16d303663ef28c952/1612370187122-CY6QWA5CJO5IDQYFCFWX/IMG_6769.jpeg Blog - When the Accommodation IS the Destination Whitman crafted a “mocktail” menu for the family. He is obsessed with tiki bars! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f726dc16d303663ef28c952/1612533218230-GYH1RH6ASK83AWO9XBU4/IMG_7044.jpeg Blog - When the Accommodation IS the Destination Industrial barn style = lots of great spots for hide-and-go-seek! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f726dc16d303663ef28c952/1612383768338-QHLS8M7GR27MHJQ4Z3PA/IMG_0445.jpeg Blog - When the Accommodation IS the Destination View from the sauna… https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f726dc16d303663ef28c952/1612533553812-KZ6B4IRZGFLNUYAXMLWD/IMG_0499.jpeg Blog - When the Accommodation IS the Destination https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f726dc16d303663ef28c952/1612533555504-FR0E5W7XKS5WP36TM0NF/IMG_0453.jpeg Blog - When the Accommodation IS the Destination https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f726dc16d303663ef28c952/1612533557737-Y22EPVDW04DPCZ9QGCWK/IMG_6929.jpeg Blog - When the Accommodation IS the Destination https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f726dc16d303663ef28c952/1612533559686-WGEYK7I01QC7VEBMP5W8/Snapseed.jpeg Blog - When the Accommodation IS the Destination https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f726dc16d303663ef28c952/1612533560854-YWIQCP3VTKWQHZ9JUGY9/IMG_6933.jpeg Blog - When the Accommodation IS the Destination https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f726dc16d303663ef28c952/1612533562593-E9060UJR8T2HS7DHBF0I/IMG_6974.jpeg Blog - When the Accommodation IS the Destination https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f726dc16d303663ef28c952/1612533563749-JWE6P3EW0B9J5BC8LEOB/Snapseed.jpeg Blog - When the Accommodation IS the Destination https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f726dc16d303663ef28c952/1612533565087-A5QWUVX423K6FRULKYUO/IMG_7012.jpeg Blog - When the Accommodation IS the Destination https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f726dc16d303663ef28c952/1612533123468-X54753RCBROOKLQE7VDD/IMG_6999.jpeg Blog - When the Accommodation IS the Destination Not our typical Wednesday ❤️ https://www.exploring-newlands.com/blog/coastalgeorgia monthly 0.5 2021-01-24 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f726dc16d303663ef28c952/1610452911750-YMT5JFHWBJTIAYQ0P6YR/fullsizeoutput_fda8.jpeg Blog - Coastal Georgia Drone view of our “backyard” in Darien, GA. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f726dc16d303663ef28c952/1610454617128-N162BT67RZZK433CZ7V8/IMG_4635.jpeg Blog - Coastal Georgia Waffle Fry Nachos at the Treylor Park - the boys still talk about this place! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f726dc16d303663ef28c952/1610453974614-UCUUNHI57NTUK18T1FV4/Woq0SBMfQkmpoKq%2BlG7tdQ.jpg Blog - Coastal Georgia Henny Penny Cafe (pic from a 2018 trip) https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f726dc16d303663ef28c952/1610454197851-JAXBB3WKFNV4S70QI79H/fullsizeoutput_1004c.jpeg Blog - Coastal Georgia VRBO in Darien, GA https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f726dc16d303663ef28c952/1610454323430-9NFV8XVB3KWLCZ2X4MH8/fullsizeoutput_ff15.jpeg Blog - Coastal Georgia The Neighborhood https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f726dc16d303663ef28c952/1610629224080-PQF9LLWRP00WJI74OIJ5/IMG_1032.jpeg Blog - Coastal Georgia - Jekyll Island Driftwood Beach Sea Turtle Sanctuary 4-H Tidelands Center Horseback Riding https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f726dc16d303663ef28c952/1610629118213-661HCZPXI6MIB01S9JZ0/IMG_4821.jpeg Blog - Coastal Georgia “The Floor is Lava” is the perfect game for Driftwood Beach. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f726dc16d303663ef28c952/1611496857189-QJLT1S4M0X7SN3URETPT/fullsizeoutput_fd81.jpeg Blog - Coastal Georgia What a great playground! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f726dc16d303663ef28c952/1610630258603-X8R7GRGY4LI6DQTXKIF3/IMG_4715.jpeg Blog - Coastal Georgia If you are traveling with kids, this is a must-visit. This small building far exceeded my expectations. They have quite the assortment of live animals inside - including horseshoe crabs, sea turtles (rescued) and numerous tortoises, snakes, and even a couple of baby alligators. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f726dc16d303663ef28c952/1611350863536-PFT9RR2DA0Y1F3GHN5MY/fullsizeoutput_fdbd.jpeg Blog - Coastal Georgia A rescued turtle at the 4-H center. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f726dc16d303663ef28c952/1610630329089-7DBQARF7CRCM3LSOAVAS/IMG_5306.jpeg Blog - Coastal Georgia https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f726dc16d303663ef28c952/1611497133022-GV4KZ3ALISPWJM7DSIZJ/kaqQVOF2SUGwLtoNrpeYKg.jpg Blog - Coastal Georgia Checking out the rescued sea turtle tanks… https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f726dc16d303663ef28c952/1611148544794-640ZQWKZMO47R9KZ3CSU/fullsizeoutput_1014d.jpeg Blog - Coastal Georgia Horseback riding on Driftwood Beach in Jekyll Island https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f726dc16d303663ef28c952/1611149995513-JEV24LMCYMFF449DMG01/fullsizeoutput_10153.jpeg Blog - Coastal Georgia https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f726dc16d303663ef28c952/1611150214128-DUC8AO08B709R22TKOAT/fullsizeoutput_fe4e.jpeg Blog - Coastal Georgia Whitman holding a butterfly ray. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f726dc16d303663ef28c952/1611348994367-CRGKGWV2KM6VR4SN9W81/fullsizeoutput_fe37.jpeg Blog - Coastal Georgia One of the three hauls on the Lady Jane. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f726dc16d303663ef28c952/1611350328012-ACCF3O6N7VWPBP8F1ULC/fullsizeoutput_fe5c.jpeg Blog - Coastal Georgia https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f726dc16d303663ef28c952/1611350390383-UVW292A4GFL8G29K3L0N/fullsizeoutput_fe34.jpeg Blog - Coastal Georgia https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f726dc16d303663ef28c952/1611350451241-0DTKSUZBJL3GO9X60Q6M/fullsizeoutput_fe54.jpeg Blog - Coastal Georgia https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f726dc16d303663ef28c952/1611351940788-JIYK0EB69OHMA2541V4V/fullsizeoutput_fedb.jpeg Blog - Coastal Georgia Gorgeous ‘tree tunnel’ in front of one of the resorts. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f726dc16d303663ef28c952/1611352063168-MONYMLY1KLGZGXLPKFYQ/fullsizeoutput_fed5.jpeg Blog - Coastal Georgia Tree carving on St. Simmon’s Island https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f726dc16d303663ef28c952/1611496391865-8RI36SZ4KKAUH2AX10R4/fullsizeoutput_fcd3.jpeg Blog - Coastal Georgia - In summary, we absolutely adore coastal Georgia and plan to return many times to thoroughly experience all that it has to offer. https://www.exploring-newlands.com/blog/south-carolina monthly 0.5 2022-05-28 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f726dc16d303663ef28c952/1606005621897-WCF0TGJ7Z9A5A2U73NYV/fullsizeoutput_facb.jpeg Blog - South Carolina https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f726dc16d303663ef28c952/1606006722909-FNORUF4R7C6F44GITNQF/fullsizeoutput_f960.jpeg Blog - South Carolina Pineapple Fountain in Waterfront Park https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f726dc16d303663ef28c952/1606006957446-N6339Q4C7KEK6NEFH7G0/fullsizeoutput_f968.jpeg Blog - South Carolina Mansions along East Battery St. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f726dc16d303663ef28c952/1606007773319-5MXRAB59HRV1NTUOGFT0/fullsizeoutput_f985.jpeg Blog - South Carolina Carriage Tour Where We Stayed With road-schooling/remote working we actually look for accommodations outside of large cities so that we can get more space for a lower cost. An Airbnb search turned up this AMAZING gem of a house for such a reasonable price. The house was about 35 minutes south of Charleston on the coast in a gorgeous moss-covered neighborhood. It had a huge yard for my boys to play in, quiet streets for morning walks, and more square footage than we needed. And the porch! THE PORCH!!! It totally fulfilled my fantasy of drinking sweet tea in a porch swing while overlooking the water. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f726dc16d303663ef28c952/1606008385237-GAV1KPL0KF8ROT8J3MAC/xBD0Djb%2BQ7abD5NXHYw%25kg.jpg Blog - South Carolina Airbnb in Wadmalaw Island, SC https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f726dc16d303663ef28c952/1606008586502-57BKR11RQO2OW0UDVNI6/fullsizeoutput_fa1b.jpeg Blog - South Carolina Our “backyard” in SC The front of the house faced the water and this view and the back of the house was an incredibly spacious yard that my boys could explore in while I checked on them from the kitchen window. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f726dc16d303663ef28c952/1606008680608-64OTBVL4JSRUZDQAZ986/IJMyURguSziR73Ywy9DzqQ.jpg Blog - South Carolina Our Master Bedroom https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f726dc16d303663ef28c952/1606008949282-44ER6TAMMR4TUQRMMGUS/fullsizeoutput_fa5e.jpeg Blog - South Carolina Halloween Prep This historic home was the perfect backdrop for our Halloween Celebration. We were pretty close to the middle of nowhere, so trick-or-treating wasn’t even an option. Instead, I hid candy around the house and wrote clues to help guide the boys. Afterwards we took a moon-lit stroll through the Spanish moss-covered trees to the spooky abandoned house down a dirt road. We didn’t invest in costumes this year, but Whitman gifted us all hand-made paper masks. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f726dc16d303663ef28c952/1606069070441-8FP2JN7DGQCLYWE8E9Y5/fullsizeoutput_fa0e.jpeg Blog - South Carolina Blackbird Farms & Market “Seafood Special” is AMAZING!! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f726dc16d303663ef28c952/1606064188664-228883V2C5TTDJG4YRN7/fullsizeoutput_fa8a.jpeg Blog - South Carolina When you enter the plantation you see the rows of tea bushes called Camellia Sinesis. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f726dc16d303663ef28c952/1606064336382-P5D6LP6GNJR1RIK4GV4O/fullsizeoutput_fa93.jpeg Blog - South Carolina Watching the newly harvest “flush” (leaves from the top of the bush) go through the tea-making process. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f726dc16d303663ef28c952/1606064545364-N18JMYW54K1QWPVH9GQ1/fullsizeoutput_fa1e.jpg Blog - South Carolina We purchased the tea and the cookies from the gift shop. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f726dc16d303663ef28c952/1606698790302-I8OSJZRTQMSI6DF0V0ZB/IMG_5639.jpeg Blog - South Carolina Over 400 years old! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f726dc16d303663ef28c952/1606700087733-C7PR2TDIDYZA8WIJTUY6/F174A5F8-B20A-4975-A4D0-502CAA9DA433.jpeg Blog - South Carolina https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f726dc16d303663ef28c952/1606698840578-HC4FRLEP40181V85E18R/IMG_4254.jpeg Blog - South Carolina Checking out the tiny sand crabs in the tide pools. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f726dc16d303663ef28c952/1606067172962-FRC6CI8DPNQOQVZZIFQS/fullsizeoutput_f8f3.jpeg Blog - South Carolina Passing by all the fishing and shrimp boats in the harbor on our way to Morris Island. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f726dc16d303663ef28c952/1606066656765-APYMG89D63V7J73B29IK/fullsizeoutput_fb70.jpeg Blog - South Carolina A mix of Megaladon, Great White, and Tiger Shark teeth! We actually found two more big ones after this photo was taken. 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