by Sunny and April
What a treat to be able to experience a Broadway show at any age, but particularly the phenomenally popular The Lion King as a 5 or 9 year old. We thought it would be fun to interview MJ, age 5, and J, age 9, after the show.
Category Archives: Leaps (travel-related stories)
Stylin’ for Spring Travel
By April, Wendy, and Sunny
It’s Spring! After a couple of rounds of snow and ice and dangerously cold temperatures, I am ready to welcome in the warmer weather and the opportunity to wear something other than tights, boots, sweaters, coats and hats. But I find spring the hardest season to transition to for some reason. Is it the comfort of the cold weather clothes, the yo-yo temperatures of March and April? Regardless of the reason, it is time to come up with some ideas to keeping the Spring wardrobe fun, functional and season appropriate. My Looks and Leaps sisters and I would like to share are favorite spring transition pieces from our recent travels. Share yours with us!
Enjoy the Journey – even more activities for kids!
by April
Even with a light saber, would Mickey Mouse stand a chance against Batman?
As I’ve posted before, whether you are traveling by plane or by car, it always pays to prepare for down time when traveling with kids. When you’ve exhausted the classic games and songs, here a few more fun (and free!) ideas for keeping everyone entertained on road trip – no extra packing required!
Tourist’s Delight: San Francisco
by Sunny
Has anyone else out there seen Big Hero Six so many times that you just had to make a trip across the country to get a San Francisco fix? Anyone? No? Really?
Ok, maybe that’s not the only reason we added San Francisco to our trip, but it’s definitely why we started talking about the city in the first place. The movie is set in the fictional city of San Fransokyo and since Tokyo seemed a little daunting for a Spring Break trip, we booked a room on San Francisco’s Fisherman’s Wharf instead. Here are the delightful highlights! Continue reading
Tourist’s Delight: Seattle
By Sunny
When visiting a city for the first time, we tend to go the basic route and hit the touristy highlights. My theory: if I never get back to that city, there are certain things (usually touristy things) that I want to say that I’ve seen or done. Sometimes the hype doesn’t live up to the expectations, but on our recent trip to the west coast we were not disappointed. Here are the delightful highlights of our first trip to Seattle, Washington! Continue reading
Valentine to Village Vanguard (and late night NYC)
by Wendy
It’s not February but I’m writing a mushy blog post full of love for New York City, the Village Vanguard, and the late night restaurants that make us swoon. Continue reading
Eight Easy Souvenir Strategies
By Wendy
Bring home a few souvenirs of your trips without spending a lot of money or time shopping. Here are my top tips: Continue reading
The Lure of the Caribbean
by Joe
You say Carabean, I say Caribbean, but let’s not call the whole thing off… No matter how you say it, there’s nothing quite like it. It’s a place that transforms you quickly and forces you to relax, recharge, and reinforce the reasons you take a beach vacation. Continue reading
A quiet guide to Copenhagen
by Wendy
I love reading travel blogs, and there are so many talented writers out there. While I like travel stories about exotic locations and adventures, I also like stories that celebrate more accessible experiences and find joy in simple things. During trips near and far, I try to balance the sensory overload and thrill of the journey with taking time to pause and appreciate the setting. With that, I give you my quiet guide to Copenhagen, Denmark. Continue reading
Beachside Eats
by Sunny
After reading my dad’s recent Hawaii posts, I started thinking about some of my favorite restaurants to visit on vacation – particularly beach vacations. The following list gets my seal of approval for delicious food and can’t be beat locations.