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Fat Mama
- Jun 9, 2022
- 10 min
The Perfect 1-Day Santa Cruz Beach Itinerary
There may be no more iconic beach in California than the Santa Cruz Beach and the seashore entertainment along Beach Street. As for...
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Fat Mama
- May 27, 2022
- 8 min
Fat Mama’s Top 5 Trip Planning Websites
I’ve always felt that the hardest part of going on a vacation was everything that happens before you actually go on vacation. By the time...
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Fat Mama
- May 13, 2022
- 8 min
Get Local With Voluntourism
I’ve talked extensively over the last three months about Voluntourism and the amazing benefits of traveling the world to do more than...
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Fat Mama
- Apr 8, 2022
- 12 min
Voluntourism – What I Learned About Being a Tourist While Also Providing Humanitarian Aid
From afar I can understand why people say, “don’t go into a humanitarian crisis, if you want to provide aid, instead, write a check.”...
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Fat Mama
- Feb 25, 2022
- 8 min
Family Visits vs Family Vacations
As a kid, some of my favorite family trips were when we got to go see family in Washington, Wisconsin and Texas. Growing up, our nuclear...
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Fat Mama
- Feb 18, 2022
- 16 min
5 Tips to Travel in Luxury That Won’t Cost You a Cent
While I never mind shelling out a few bucks for a quality experience, that doesn’t mean I don’t do my best to economize when I can....
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Fat Mama
- Feb 4, 2022
- 10 min
What Are You Waiting For? 5 Reasons to Stop Putting Off Your Next Adventure
“Low humidity and gusty winds blew the flames in unpredictable directions and prompted a large number of evacuations," CAL Fire officials...
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Fat Mama
- Jan 28, 2022
- 31 min
3 – Day Zoo-cation Highlights
There are so many reasons why San Diego is an amazing place to travel with kids, but the Zoo and Safari Park are at the top of our list!...
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Fat Mama
- Jan 21, 2022
- 14 min
3-Day San Diego Zoo-cation Itinerary
Zoo-cations (that’s a vacation centered around a zoo visit) have to be some of my favorite vacations. But for our family, there is NO...
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Fat Mama
- Jan 14, 2022
- 13 min
How to Get the Best Deal on San Diego Attraction Tickets
San Diego is one of Fat Papa's, Itsy Bitsy's, and my favorite places to visit. I think we have visited San Diego more than any other...
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Fat Mama
- Jan 7, 2022
- 18 min
Zoos, Aquariums, and Animaltainment – Fat Mama’s Views on Animals in Captivity
In a world where both the critically acclaimed documentary “Blackfish” and the cultural phenomenon “Tiger King” topped the charts on...
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Fat Mama
- Dec 17, 2021
- 15 min
Where to Stay When You're in San Diego
I think the hardest part of planning any trip is deciding where to stay. Whether you are trying to do a vacation on a budget or you are...
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Fat Mama
- Dec 10, 2021
- 10 min
Take a Tour – How One Zoo Tour Changed the Way We Getaway
Every year, except during COVID, since Itsy Bitsy was 18 months old, our family has celebrated the New Year with a trip down to San...
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Fat Mama
- Dec 3, 2021
- 15 min
Gear Up for The Holidays – Fat Mama’s Favorite Traveling-With-Kids Gear
Over the last nearly six years of traveling with Itsy Bitsy, I feel like I have become a bit of a pro at kids' travel gear, especially...
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Fat Mama
- Nov 12, 2021
- 7 min
Kid Friendly Activities in Yosemite – Adventure 2 – Church Bowl Picnic Area
Church Bowl Picnic Area is located in the Yosemite Valley just off the road on the way to the Ahwahnee Hotel and after passing the...
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Fat Mama
- Oct 15, 2021
- 8 min
Is Yosemite National Park Traveling While Fat Friendly?
In September 2021, my whole family (Fat Papa, Itsy Bitsy, Jackalope, Aunty Coco, E-man, Uncle Andy, Gigi, Pappy, and of course this Fat...
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Fat Mama
- Oct 1, 2021
- 11 min
Why do Tourists From the US Get Such a Bad Rap?
I hate that we from the United States get such a bad rap as international tourists … but at the same time, it feels kind of...
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Fat Mama
- Sep 10, 2021
- 11 min
Fat Mama's 24-Hour Flight Essentials Travel Pack
Between yearly trips to the Hawaiian Islands, visiting family in Wisconsin and on the east coast, and turning work trips into family...
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Fat Mama
- Sep 10, 2021
- 8 min
Fat Mama's Favorite TWF and Family Travel Backpacks
When it comes to flying with Itsy Bitsy, nothing makes life easier than a well-organized backpack. Whether it’s a backpack for Itsy...
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