Posts by Kristina Foster
Revealing Nature in Izu, JAPAN
Kristina Foster slips out of the city stress and bares it all with the family on a journey to the nature filled landscapes of the Izu Peninsula. The Izu peninsula is a resort area popular for hot springs, statuesque coastlines, and scenic mountains. Located about 60 miles southwest of Tokyo and just two hours by fast…
Read MoreUnplugged in Ubud, BALI
The verdant rice fields, temples and spiritual village life of Ubud, Bali offers a back-to-nature family break away from tech driven tantrums.
Read MoreWandering with Wordsworth in England’s Lake District
Kristina Foster explores the Lake District discovering spectacular hiking trails and poetic history. Nestled in the northwest corner of England lies the Lake District, 885 square miles boasting the longest bodies of water and the tallest mountains in the country. As the first ray of summer sunshine emerges from the clouds, locals escape to…
Read MoreA Family Friendly Road Trip through France
Kristina Foster embarks with her family on a voyage through France from the capital to the coastal south. I wasn’t sure what to expect on a fortnight long, winter road trip with the kids. Cooped up childhood memories of backseat battles with stinky brothers, side of the road toilet stops and barf bags came flooding…
Read MoreBig and Little in JAPAN: Why Tokyo is Good for Kids
From cute hedgehog cafes to the giant Pokémon headquarters and the city’s most urban shrine, little travelers can see curious places that are big in Japan.
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