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One Simple Strategy I Use to Save on Travel
One of my favorite shots of Italy’s Adriatic Coast, August 2014
When I discuss something three times in a week, it’s time to write about it. This week three people have mentioned
Is Hong Kong Disneyland Worth it? Yes! 14 Tips to Make the Most of Your Visit
Highlights from the Paint the Night Parade at Hong Kong Disneyland
As a well documented Disney family, the Deal Kids and I were excited to visit Hong Kong Disneyland. However, ..
Camp Mom Reality Check: What a 30 Day Luxury Trip to Asia for 4 Really Cost
Dollars and Sense.
I want to inject some reality into the conversation about “The Hobby” and “Free Travel”. Instead of writing an editorial I’m going to let the numbers talk. H..
Why Osaka Gets My Vote for Best Metro
Image via Osaka Metro
The Napoli Metro wins awards, The Paris Metro is more historic and New York’s Subway more famous, but my vote for the world’s best Metro system (so far)
Tokyo Robot Restaurant Review: Must Do if You’re Fan of Campy
Monsters and Robots and Lasers Oh My!
Disclosure: I received two tickets for review but paid full price for the rest of my family and for all concessions.
Recently I tried to
Sheraton Grande Tokyo Bay Review: Better Than I Expected
Images from Room 700 at the Sheraton Tokyo Bay.
Sheraton Grande Tokyo Bay Review
I haven’t had great success with the Sheraton Brand lately. Maybe I’m just spoiled from my Hyatt..
Camp Mom Asia Recap: 1 Mom, 2 Kids, 30 Days, 19K Miles…and 7 Prescriptions
Deal Kid and his new friend, Yoshiharu.
I’m just back from 19,177 miles of travel in 30 days with The Deal Kids (and Deal Dad for the first 14). MANY posts
7 (More) Tips For When Your Kids Get Sick Traveling
The daily routine I didn’t see coming.
Every trip I learn something new about traveling with kids. Some of it is fun to share: like Tokyo Swallows Baseball at Jingu Stadium
Go Go Swallows! A Baseball Game in Tokyo
It was Ladies Day at Jingu Stadium, which made for the most accidentally awesome souvenir EVER.
An absolute highlight of our time in Japan was attending a Baseball Game at Jingu
My New Love: Old Fashioned Vietnamese Coffee
While our entry into Vietnam may have been a but bumpy, the coffee has been nothing but smooth. In fact, I hesitate to even call it coffee because brewed traditionally
How I Made Hanoi Work for The Deal Kids
The Thang Long Water Puppets- a highlight of our time in Hanoi.
I wanted to give a follow up on my post about the Deal Kids getting Culture Shock in Hanoi
My Experience With Vietnam Visa on Arrival
Hello from Hanoi*! We arrived late last night and I wanted to share my experience with Vietnam Visa on Arrival because, frankly, at first I thought it was a bit
The Joys of Overseas Drug Stores
A few of the treasures that did not make it into my basket.
Greetings from Osaka! We’ve only got a couple of days left in Japan but I will definitely be
My Miracle Cure for Kids Travel Woes
Miracle Cure, this time for jet lag and general crankiness.
Jet lag. Bad night’s sleep. Homesickness. Sudden rainstorm. Sibling fight. Too many Temple-itis.
Every little skirmis..
Random Thoughts from 12 Hours in Tokyo with Kids
It’s the main attraction (if you’re 8 and 11).
Good morning! We’ve landed, attempted to go to bed on Tokyo time, and have all risen at 4:45 AM with the sun.
Packing Mistakes I keep Making…But Won’t Make Again
Packing Problem Solved!
I wish I could tell you it got easier. But here I am 24 hours from takeoff from our 2nd month long overseas Camp Mom and I’m just
True Deal Mommy Confession: I’m Still Prone to a Pre-Trip Meltdown
I’m too old for this sh!t.
You would think I’d have grown out of it by now- after filling three passports, after living and even giving birth abroad, after dragging my
Galveston, TX, is a weird place to take a vacation
Last weekend my partner and I took a 3-night vacation to Galveston, Texas, to visit some friends of hers who decided, for reasons I cannot begin to fathom, to spend a
American Airlines Has No Child Meals. Here’s a Work-Around.
Nothing for kids. Not even in First.
I’m putting together all the little details for Camp Mom Asia and our flights out are on American Airlines. One nice feature of American
Sometimes a One Night Trip is All You Need
Closing down the Magic Kingdom.
We save up for those big family trips: I know I saved up for a year to have enough miles for Camp Mom Asia. But sometimes
A Trick to Help Point Breaks Work Better for Families
A Suite at the Crowne Plaza West Hanoi, which I’m using PointBreaks to book.
Who doesn’t love Point Breaks , those last minute discounted rates on IHG Hotels? When the Point
It’s a Car, It’s a Boat, It’s Amphicar! (And You Can Ride One at Disney World)
As travel obsessives lovers, we’re known to do some crazy stuff to get on the latest and greatest: in-flight shower, anyone? However, I’m happy to share that you only have
Downtown Deal Girl Fave PB & Co Under $3 a Jar (and $10 off 1st Subscribe and Save Order)
For Deal Girl’s Christmas Present this year the two of us spent a girl’s weekend in New York City. We decided to split up the visit between 2 hotels (she