by Rina Nehdar | Jul 27, 2024 | Family Adventures, International, Mexico, Traveling with Teens |
Celebrating Jewish holidays with family and friends is fun—as long as you’re not the one cooking, cleaning, and carrying everyone’s expectations. Don’t get me wrong—I love having family and friends over to celebrate special occasions. Sometimes, though, I wish...
by Rina Nehdar | Jun 28, 2024 | Camping/Glamping, Family Adventures |
There was a time when our boys loved to hang with us. Before screens. Before friends. Before hormones. But when their body clocks struck 12, it all changed. So, now, family travel without a friend attached to the trip is nearly impossible. Every time we start...
by Rina Nehdar | May 24, 2024 | Camping/Glamping, Destinations, Family Adventures, USA, West Coast |
There comes a time in many people’s lives when a great vacation involves a bed. Maybe not for everyone, but for this mom, even adventure has its limit. And by all this, I’m referring to camping. Camping is great, but glamping is better! Luckily, Newport Dunes...
by Rina Nehdar | May 14, 2024 | Day Trips From Los Angeles, Destinations, Romantic Retreats, USA, Weekend Trips, West Coast |
It’s not often that a wine region feels like it’s a secret, especially in California. Santa Maria Valley, in Central California, is tucked into the northern edge of Santa Barbara County. Somehow, this romantic oasis has managed to keep itself out of screaming...
by Rina Nehdar | May 14, 2024 | Room Reveals |
When we visited Santa Maria Valley for our anniversary weekend, the Wine Stone Inn in Old Town Orcutt hosted our stay. Tucked into the northern part of Santa Barbara County, this was an unexpected modern oasis in a charming small town. The wine bar downstairs...
