Two Kids and a Map

Traveling down the street, across the country, and around the world with two kids and sharing our stories.

Archive for August, 2009

Dreaming & Road Trips & Uncategorized admin | 31 Aug 2009

Dreaming of the Next Big Family Road Trip

We just got home a few weeks ago from a massive road trip in which we logged about 50 hours in the car, drove through 8 states, and visited several dear friends.  This road trip had a mission though…to move my little sister and her two children to Suffolk, Virginia where she began her life [...]

Jacksonville & Sharing admin | 27 Aug 2009

Friendship Fountain-Jacksonville, Florida

We love fountains.  We read up about the fountains available for our viewing pleasure before we leave for a new city.  We ask the hotel concierge where the nearest cool fountain is.  The fountain gets bonus points if it doubles as a splash pad and you are allowed to run through it!  Fountains are one [...]

Eating & Guest Posts & Sharing admin | 27 Aug 2009

Road Trip Snacks-Blogger Contributions

When I was younger, the main way that we traveled was in a car…usually for thousands of miles at a time.  Because I was a military brat, our road trips usually coincided with major moves across country.  A few days before our road trip, we would begin the preparations.  The two things that I always [...]

Participating & Sharing admin | 26 Aug 2009

Carnival of Cities

If you haven’t already, head over to Emm in London to read the Carnival of Cities.  The August 26th edition has so many great articles from all over the world.  Travel around the world in one day without even leaving your computer!

Sharing & Travel Blogger Tuesday admin | 25 Aug 2009

Travel Blogger Tuesday – Jason’s Travels

Jason’s Travels talks about places Jason has been, reminisces about travel with his family, and showcases beautiful photographs from his travels.  I look forward to reading this blog when it is updated because I either have not been to many of the places he has written about or it has been a long time since I [...]

Guest Posts & Sharing admin | 23 Aug 2009

The Fridge Magnet

When you travel, is there something in particular that you search for to bring home as a souvenir?  We love to find random things that will make great additions to our household, but there are a few things that we always bring home in our suitcase: fridge magnets, ornaments and street art. 
Head over to Velvet [...]

Museums & New Orleans & Uncategorized admin | 21 Aug 2009

The Insectarium – New Orleans, Louisiana

The Insectarium is part of the Audubon Family (the aquarium, the zoo, etc.) and is one of the few brand new attractions to open in New Orleans since Hurricane Katrina.  The Insectarium is just a short walk to Canal Street from the Aquarium.  I really liked the way the Insectarium was set up.  You walked in, paid for [...]

Eating & Museums & Washington DC admin | 19 Aug 2009

National Museum of the American Indian Cafe

One of my favorite places to eat on the Mall in Washington DC is the Mitsitam Cafe in the National Museum of the American Indian.  The first time I ate there on a recommendation while I was on a solo trip to DC.  This time I brought my kids!  The Mitsitam Cafe is set up in five food stations [...]

Sharing & Travel Blogger Tuesday admin | 18 Aug 2009

Travel Blogger Tuesday-Fox Nomad

I am constantly coming across great travel blogs…it is amazing how many are out there.  I just recently found Fox Nomad and I am excited to share Anil’s website with you.  The first thing I noticed about Anil and his site is that he has a constant presence.  He doesn’t just post the articles and [...]

Brazil & Dreaming & Uncategorized admin | 17 Aug 2009

Dreaming of Brazil

Today, I am dreaming of Brazil.  My husband and I got back from our separate trips yesterday.  I have spent the past 10 days on a road trip with my two kids…sounds glamourous right?  Ha! Then you hear that my husband just got back from a guy’s trip to Brazil.  I am a tad bit green [...]

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