Author Archives: AimeeAlsop
Florida with Family 2019
Warm Springs Lake Powell
Check out our canyoneering adventure on YouTube! A huge Thank you to Trent and Sharon Rogers for patiently teaching us the ways. This would be a great activity for older teenagers to undertake.
Yangshuo, China
Yangshuo is paradise. You feel like you are walking through an ancient Asian painting. The sweeping rivers, drastic mountains, and short people in straw hats are all beautifully set against a backdrop of vivacious green rice fields. It’s not a place to be missed. We rented a couple of pedal bikes and cruised around theContinue reading “Yangshuo, China”
Guilin, China
We hopped on a train and made the trek down to this beautiful city down in the southern area of the country. You know, somehow I thought all those roofs that curled up was just an exaggerated stereotype for Asian cultures. Nope! Almost every building actually looked like that! Scaffolding is made with bamboo andContinue reading “Guilin, China”
Beijing, China
I went to Beijing with a friend when I was single, but was still able to gather some ideas on how to best travel here with a family. Here’s a taste of my experience: Passing through the entrance gate is to the Forbidden like stepping back into an ancient time. While the Chinese were constructingContinue reading “Beijing, China”
Road Trip through Central America
We originally wanted to go to Tikal, Guatemala. But we realized that from Guatemala City, it’s about a ten hour drive to get all the way up the country to the ancient city. After some research, I also realized there wasn’t a ton to do on the way either. So, we flew into Merida instead–whichContinue reading “Road Trip through Central America”
Big Basin State Park
Incredible corners of the world California has so much to offer for families! We started our day tucked away up in the redwood forest. Walking alongside these ancient beings is both sobering and edifying. You exit a redwood forest a different person than when you went in. In the early morning, I went on oneContinue reading “Big Basin State Park”
Point Reyes National Park
 We spent the day exploring this extraordinary national park. I do have to say, it’s a bit hard to get to with long drives and long hikes to many of the beaches. We spied whales off the point and meandered our way through stunning wildflowers in the warm sunshine. Picturesque black and white spottedContinue reading “Point Reyes National Park”
Six Flags Discovery Kingdom
We explored this new six flags up by San Francisco like a pro. We made it on all the rides even with the limited time we had. We saw tigers taller than a man pace the stage and dolphins twist in midair. We were thrilled to be able to make it on the wood coasterContinue reading “Six Flags Discovery Kingdom”
Walkabout 