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Where I’ve Been Lately and Why I Travel with Kids

July 19, 2011 By Leave a Comment
Paris

I haven't been publishing many posts lately, if you haven't noticed.  The reason being that I was away on holiday in Europe for nearly three weeks.  We spent a few days with my sister-in-law and her family in London; we had my father-in-law's unveiling in Manchester; and we had my nephew's Bar Mitzvah all weekend, also in Manchester.  However, we did manage to squeeze in extra time in London and a week in France, and I'll be writing a lot about our trip, particularly to Paris, in the coming week.   It was really hard to blog while traveling, as much … [Read more...]

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Royal Wedding Coverage: Where to Eat and Stay with Kids in London

April 12, 2011 By 2 Comments
London Food

The article below was originally posted on TravelingMom.com.  I am re-posting it here for people about to embark on the city for the Royal Wedding.  If you have kids, you’ll be interested in some things we learned last summer. In addition to the article, I want to elaborate on where to eat and stay.  I spent a year living in London after college, and we go as a family every year, so I have traveled both on a budget and as a family in the grand city rather.  While I will admit that eating in London can be quite expensive, it doesn’t … [Read more...]

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Royal Wedding Coverage: Visiting London with Kids

April 4, 2011 By Leave a Comment
Changing of the Guard

This article was originally printed on TravelingMom.com.  I am reprinting to assist families getting ready to embark on the town during the Royal Wedding.  If you are traveling with kids, you might find this information useful, especially since it is only one year old.   I spent a week in the grand city with my kids last summer, and here is what I wrote:   London has so much to offer kids.  The trick is actually choosing what to do and where to go, particularly when you’re there for a specified amount of time. On our … [Read more...]

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Visiting London During the Royal Wedding

April 4, 2011 By 5 Comments
London Tube Map

In salute to the Royal Wedding about to occur in the UK, I am repeating an article that originally ran on TravelingMom.com called "10 ways to See London on the Cheap". If you are one of the lucky ones about to embark on the city for this once-in-a-lifetime event, you are going during a high tourist time so you'll need some tips from someone in the know.  We hit London every year, visiting family and friends, and I once lived in the wonderful town.  In addition, my mother-in-law is a royal family enthusiast, so if you have any questions about either … [Read more...]

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Mom or Girlfriend Getaway: Bike Across Scotland

March 25, 2011 By Leave a Comment
Scotland Bridge

Looking to getaway without the kids for a week this summer?  All moms need a break, and taking a week off is the best way to rejuvenate your spirit and soul.  While it's great to travel with the kids, a week away on your own won't hurt anyone.  With the proper childcare in place, all worries can be alleviated in your absence.    With nothing to worry about, why not have an adventure on your own?  Here at the Culture Mom, we're all about finding your spirit and running with it.  Go with a friend, go on your own.  Feel no guilt.  There's nothing … [Read more...]

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When the Cat’s Away

June 24, 2010 By Leave a Comment
whencatsaway

(This is an original New York City Moms blog posted on March 15th, 2010.) You know the expression “when the cat’s away, the mice will play?”  Well, in my house this week, it’s been the reverse, as the mice are killing each other.  My husband has just taken a new job and had a week between the old and the new.  We decided it was a good time for him to spend some quality with his family in England.  The children did not want to go for such a long time, and I thought, how bad could it be watching the two critters for a week?  For the … [Read more...]

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Traveling Mom: Our recent visit to London

June 19, 2010 By 1 Comment
london

We recently spent some time in London.  While I did have Internet access in the room, I didn't have my laptop with me, and there was never enough time to blog.  It was difficult to not blog for several weeks while we were away. We go to the UK every year to visit family and friends.  We rarely ever have time to do anything touristy, and I have often longed to venture into the West End or Chelsea to do some sight-seeing.  This time, instead of running around between family and friends, I opted for a few real days out in the city.  I decided that I … [Read more...]

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Traveling Mom: Family Friendly Manchester

June 18, 2010 By Leave a Comment
manchester

We have been visiting Manchester, England on an annual basis since before we were married since it is my husband's hometown, and where much of his family still resides.   Manchester is a few hours from London, in the northern bit of the country. You might remember the song from the legendary film “Hair” about Manchester.  The character, Claude, is from “dirty, mucky, polluted Flushing” (Flushing is in Queens, in case you don't know) but wishes he was from Manchester, England and sings: Oh Manchester England, England…Across the … [Read more...]

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Dealing with Volcanos & Travel Insurance

May 20, 2010 By 1 Comment
volcanicash

According to blogofasaneperson, the last time the volcano erupted in the 1800s, it was active for 14 months.  Today air travel could be disrupted for a lot longer, in which case we will all be left in limbo whenever we plan to go abroad.  We’ll all be wondering if everything will go according to plan.  And when you are traveling with kids, you have to plan, plan, plan. To read the entire post, please go here. … [Read more...]

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