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Museum Offers a New Exhibit Specifically Designed for the Visually Impaired
Madrid’s Museo el Prado currently have an exhibit called “Touching the Prado”. Geared towards the visually impaired, the exhibit includes 3D printings of some of the world’s most famous works of art by artists like Velázquez, Goya and Da Vinci.
The museum has also included texts in Braille, audio guides (which now includes detailed descriptions of 53 works of art in their permanent collection) and glasses for fully sighted visitors to help them experience what it is like … Keep Reading!!!
Multi-Generational Playgrounds Starting to Pop up around the World
Traditionally, playgrounds are for kids. I’m sure most of us have mused about needing adult playgrounds at one time or another. Good news! They exist!! Spain has been building them for a while now for their aging senior population, and now they are starting to pop up in the US as well.
A non-profit company KaBOOM! has partnered up with Humana to build multi-generational playgrounds around the country. In fact, they’ve already built 50.
Sarah Pinsky, of KaBOOM! explains some … Keep Reading!!!
Top 5 tips for a stress free flight with the family
Thailand is the dream destination for many, with azure seas and golden stretches of sand, the beaches are postcard perfect. It is easy to see why, if you’re a family with children, you think Thailand is off limits for your next family holiday . No matter how well behaved your little ones are, even the most patient children are going to get bored on a long haul flight, so if you’ve just booked your flights to Thailand or any other … Keep Reading!!!
The iXpand flash drive is my new favorite tech tool and here is why
Hey everyone! Recently we did a Periscope and mentioned our new love for SanDisk iXpand flash drive for our iPhones, especially for scopers trying to save their past scopes on their phone. The scope received such positive feedback that SanDisk invited us out to launch their first scope, which also featured the iXpand flash drive. The full scope was so successful we decided to explain in a little more detail on here what the iXpand flash drive is and how … Keep Reading!!!
What to Do in Jamaica: A Practical Travel Guide
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Are you in need of new holiday destination ideas? If the answer is yes, then maybe it’s time you considered visiting Jamaica. The island has a rich history that combines beautifully with its scenic landscapes. For this reason, it has always been a preferred spot for celebrities and average tourists alike. But when there’s so much to see, where do you begin the trip?
Fortunately, a simple Google search can help you decide upon the best itinerary. … Keep Reading!!!
Try The World Box
Our family loves to travel, but there is no physical way we can take our children to all of the wonderful countries in the world to learn about their culture, food and people. That is why we started doing a monthly country study as part of our homeschooling program. This has proven to be our children’s favorite lessons throughout the month and, of course, their favorite part of the study is often when we try authentic native cuisine from the … Keep Reading!!!
Essential Dubrovnik Seafood
For all of you travelers out there, you know that visiting the Mediterranean has so much to offer in terms of history, beauty and memories. Anyone looking for a European holiday packed with exciting culinary delights should visit Dubrovnik, Croatia this year where fresh Mediterranean seafood is always on the menu. Being right on the coast of the stunning Adriatic, Dubrovnik is an absolute haven for seafood lovers. Here is our pick of the 3 best places to eat seafood … Keep Reading!!!
The Best Mother’s Day Road Trip
May kicks off road trip season for our family and many others. Schools are about to let out for the summer and the weather is starting to get warm and stay warm across the country. Since it is Mother’s Day, we start out from So Cal and drive up to the Bay Area to visit family. However, it wasn’t too long ago that I was making this trip with my own parents and doing the exact trip in reverse with … Keep Reading!!!
Exploring Malta
Exploring Malta
Precious few have heard of it, fewer still know where it is and you’ll be forgiven for not knowing its 7,000 years of fascinating history. That makes the visitors who do reach this stunning archipelago some 60 miles south of Sicily extremely lucky. For despite stiff competition on the beauty stakes from many other Mediterranean islands (and there are quite a few), none blend that unique beauty with such character, style and intrigue.
Canada Is Not Just Desolate Tundra
Canada is a beautiful country full of hidden gems, not just polar bears and igloos. When I sat down to write this article I compiled a list of some of my favourite parts of Canada that are slightly lesser known to foreign travellers.
Banff National Park, Alberta
This National Park, at the foot of the Rocky mountains is home to glaciers, ice fields, and beautiful forests. Most famous of all is Lake Louise, a beautiful glacial lake, teal in colour. … Keep Reading!!!
Sao Paulo Brazil Passes New Breastfeeding Law
Breastfeeding moms in Brazil’s largest city have just received a boost in support from lawmakers. The city of Sao Paulo, Brazil have approved a new law that will prohibit businesses from stopping public breastfeeding. Once the mayor signs off on the bill, which is expected to happen in the next few weeks, anyone who violates this new law will be fined 500 Rs (Approximately $150 USD). All public and private institutions and businesses will be held to this new standard.… Keep Reading!!!
The Sarcastic Mom’s Guide to Car Seats
We’ve all been there: our kid looks adorable, we take a picture, want to put it on Facebook and then realize, they’re in their car seat and we don’t want to risk all the messages that will follow. I’m here to help!
The safest seat for your child is the one that fits in your car properly and is used correctly. Many baby boutiques will allow you to test seats in your vehicle. A couple big box stores will have … Keep Reading!!!
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