Dec 17, 2011

Book Review: (Not-for-Parents) ROME

Lonely Planet's New Series for Kids Rocks

By Lisa T. Bergren 

I adore graphics-rich guide books for adults. Lots of pictures, lots of quick, intriguing info in bite-sized pieces. And I’m an adult.

I also love books about foreign places for kids. As a traveling mom, I’m constantly on the lookout for ways to get my children thinking about where we’re going—before, during and after we’re there. They get so much more out of our travels when I’m successful on this front. Continue reading

Jan 20, 2010

Stonehenge, Bath & Windsor

London Spring Break 3/3

By Lisa T. Bergren, 2009

They told me I shouldn’t do it. Too much, for one day. And I agree—it was a lot. I wouldn’t do it again. But to get a handle on three iconic locations outside of London (Stonehenge, Bath and Windsor) was fabulous. Continue reading

Dec 21, 2009

Spring Break in London, Part 2/3

Mother w/ Teen and Tween

By Lisa T. Bergren, 2009

We left our youth hostel on the fourth day (as planned) and moved into The Elizabeth (not to be confused with Elizabeth House, where our cabbie mistakenly dropped us–it’s nearby), near the Victoria tube station. It’s in a terrific location on a neighborhood square and has an amazing breakfast down in the basement. Rooms are a bit worn (at least ours was) but the beds were decent. I’d ask for a room on the second floor, overlooking the square. Continue reading

Dec 20, 2009

Spring Break in London, Part 1/3

Mother & Teen/Tween

By Lisa T. Bergren

After scoring a killer airfare into London and out of Paris, our spring break plan was real—our first mother/2 daughter trip! Tim and Jack stayed home because of expense, Tim needing to work, and the desire to make it a “girl thing.” (Jack was happy to  go bowling instead. He’s six!) Continue reading