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We have two avid car fans in the house and have been to Monaco but I didn’t have any idea what to expect when attending a Formula 1 race. After watching the Drive to Survive series, I have been converted to a Formula 1 Fan and when Mr. Suburbia wanted to Read More …
Engaging in a fun, recreational activity like fishing with your family is a time well-spent. Wondering where to get started? Here are some Fishing tips, different fishing styles, gear, and supplies you will need: a Beginner’s Guide for families and first-timers. Imagine going out at dawn on the lake to Read More …
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Summer is almost over and it is time to get ready for college! This year my son is heading off to college, which has us working on getting his dorm room essentials together – working off my daughter’s checklist, I put together this College Dorm Packing List. Girls are a Read More …
We have always liked nice hotels but when we are ready to travel again we will be a little more conscious of where we stay not just from a safety and luxury perspective but also from sustainability and a social impact point of view. Are you a compassionate and conscious Read More …
Whether planning a stop at the beach for a couple of days while sightseeing in Europe, or during a road trip in California, after a safari in Africa or a family stay a beach house in the Emerald Coast, we always make sure a beach getaway is a part of Read More …
The beauty of travel is that many elements and factors can create a different experience than the last time you traveled. The simple change of your primary mode of transportation creates a whole new journey. For example, trying to go to a destination by plane is different from getting to Read More …
Planning a trip to the mountains this summer or fall? Here is our tried and true packing list for a mountain getaway… Packing for the mountains is a little bit of a challenge if you want to be stylish and still be warm. If you have been following us for Read More …
Even though we carry many lenses and take countless photos when we go on our trips, I’m never good about taking Family Photos or sending out Holiday cards every year. So during one of our trips to Italy, we made it a point to budget some time and travel dollars Read More …
Sun Salutation is probably the most popular Yoga sequence and how I usually start my day. Surya Namaskar or Sun Salutation consists of 12 yoga poses and is best to be practiced in the morning in order to wake up the body and greet the sun. Making a practice of Read More …
Having a travel bucket list is a great way to decide where you’re planning on ticking off for your next trip. Some people like to organize their bucket list by country or destination. Another way of doing it is by experience. Some experiences can be ticked off in several places, Read More …
Wondering what to Pack for an African Family Safari trip? Packing for a Safari is a little bit of a challenge if you want to be stylish and still be under the baggage size limits for the small bush planes. Shop in your closet first for some basic beige and Read More …
Souvenir shopping tips to avoid falling into collecting meaningless mass-produced trinkets. Do your travel keepsakes and souvenirs invoke memories of your trips to faraway places, are you reminded of conversations with locals… what you learned about the meaning behind that token of travel that you had acquired, or are you Read More …
When kids are involved in the process of planning a trip, even if only parts of the itinerary, it keeps them engaged and interested. It could be doing a little research about the place that they are visiting on vacation, coming up with an activity or even cooking a food item to Read More …
We have traveled with our kids for over 20+ years and here is our Family Travel Bucket List. It is not always about checking off countries and counting passport stamps, for us when we go Outside Suburbia. It is about sharing the experience with the kids, spending family time with them, Read More …
When you are stuck inside and the next holiday seems far away, the best thing to do watch a movie or two and be transported to another place. Can you think of a better way than to experience a destination you haven’t been or visiting a place you love without leaving Read More …
As I popped the last macorna almond and washed it down with some sherry in Seville and pondered — Is it really hard to stick to a vegetarian diet when traveling?! Friends always ask isn’t it hard to find vegan or vegetarian food in a meat predominant culture or offbeat Read More …