If you are looking to find up to date information about Christmas in Paso Robles, you just hit a jackpot! Our family are locals, so we can provide you with all the best advice, tips and insights on the topic (and feel free to ask any questions in comments too, that’s why I am here – to be a helpful resource!) If you are not sure yet about Christmas in Paso Robles, I would like to change your mind ? I am willing to bet that after reading this article you will fall in love with this charming city, the way I did. Major holiday activities in Paso Robles start the Friday after Thanksgiving so if yo ..read more

Who doesn’t like the beauty of Fall? And here in San Francisco Bay Area we can have the benefits of Fall colors minus all the rains that accompany the season in other parts of the country. California does not necessarily have the same famous Fall foliage displays as New England, for instance. But you can definitely find fall colors in Bay Area if you know what and where to look. It is like a scavenger hunt of sorts – the harder the search, the sweeter the prize First of all, before you embark on your fall foliage walk or drive you need to know WHAT you are looking for. The trees that produce t ..read more

There is so much to see and do in California and not enough time. When people travel to California they typically hit the big and famous landmarks but lots of fabulous hidden gems are left undiscovered, such as some totally cool museums in California. I am willing to bet that even not all locals know about these unique museum in California. I have been living in the Golden State for a long time and I travelled it all from North to South and East to West and I put together the list of my favorites from all over the state. I would like to explain first the criteria I used to chose my favorite co ..read more

California is a place brimming with sunshine, surf, and, of course, an abundance of thrilling, world-class theme parks, from the magical world of Harry Potter to the colorful realms of Disneyland. This is where dreams come to life for many travelers. And, let’s be honest, who doesn’t fancy a bit of magic? So buckle up, folks. We’re about to embark on a whimsical journey through the enchanting universe of California’s best theme parks. The Whimsical World of Disneyland California Theme Parks First, no guide to theme parks in California would be complete without a nod to the Happiest Place on Ea ..read more

When most people think about San Diego what comes to mind right away? The Zoo, SeaWorld, sandy beaches… But San Diego is so much more than that! If you like discovering hidden gems and stay off the beaten path then this travel itinerary is for you. In this article I will be covering the best San Diego hidden gems chosen by my kids. Yes, this time around I allowed my kids to pick and choose what they wanted to see and do in San Diego and their list veered far away from the top attractions, which are, coincidentally, the most crowded and expensive sites in town. I was extremely happy with their ..read more

Fresno Blossom Trail also known as Fresno County Blossom Trail or California Blossom trail is one of those unique attractions that exist only in California. Fresno area is the region of the Golden State where one third of all stone fruits sold in the U.S. are grown, such as plums, peaches, apricots and nectarines. And almost all of the almonds. So imagine thousands of acres of trees that start blooming at about the same time from mid February to end of March depending on the weather. This is what Fresno Blossom Trail is all about – the sea of white and pink flowers for miles on end… Fresno Blo ..read more

If you have been following my blog for a while you have probably figured out that I put a huge focus on making travel affordable to ALL families. This new article, “Free Things to Do in Bay Area”, is just the latest in the series of my blog posts about travel on a shoestring budget. Definitely check out Adventures Under $10 section on my blog on more super affordable and often FREE attractions and destinations. But let us come back to free things to do in Bay Area – there are actually a ton of free attractions in San Francisco Bay Area that are fun, education and overall great for the entire f ..read more

I have not been THIS excited to share an attraction with you. Why so? Well, it’s new, it’s fun, it’s educational and… it’s MINE! Since March 2021 my family and I have been working really hard on creating California Lavender Honey Farm, a 10 acres farm in Paso Robles wine growing region of California, on the Central Coast. And now we are happy to offer you a highly educational and super fun California farm tour experience. About Our Farm We spent significant time growing, designing, building… But before we started creating this cool attraction we spent years visiting many farms, and when I say ..read more

San Luis Obispo County covers a vast territory on the Central Coast of California, its Northern boarder being just 2.5 hours away from San Francisco Bay Area. It is beautiful, laid back and underrated. There are lots of family activities in San Luis Obispo County. No, let me put this differently: there is a TON of FUN activities in San Luis Obispo County, especially in the Fall. In my mind Fall is the prime time to visit the area and I know what I am talking about – we live here part time, so in this article you will get the scoop from the locals. ? Why Fall specifically is the best time to vi ..read more

Have you heard about Pioneer, California? Probably, not. And I love finding these little gems around the Golden State for you. Let me tell you – there is a bunch of things to do in Pioneer California, enough for a good long weekend. I love visiting Pioneer in the high heat of summer. Why? Because there is a perfect set of things to do in Pioneer CA to keep you cool, literally! Pioneer is located in the foothills of the Sierra Nevada mountains about 140 miles from San Francisco Bay Area right on HW 88. If you ever went to Kirkwood to ski, you passed by it and probably didn’t even notice. So wha ..read more