10 Things to do in the Greater Monterey Bay Area
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Jun 9, 202210 min read
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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May 27, 20228 min read
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
Feb 25, 20228 min read
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 4, 202210 min read
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, 202231 min read
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, 202214 min read
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, 202213 min read
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, 202218 min read
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, 202115 min read
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, 202110 min read
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
Oct 15, 20218 min read
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 8, 202110 min read
What Does Living a Travelful Life Mean?
To me travelful is many things … both the obvious and not so obvious. Yes, it means live a life full of travel and adventure. But it is...
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Fat Mama
Sep 10, 20218 min read
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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Fat Mama
Sep 4, 20214 min read
Why You Should Consider the Hawaiian Islands for Your Next Vacation
I don’t care if it’s a romantic getaway, a trip with the kids, or a multi-generational family reunion … the Hawaiian Islands have...
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Fat Mama
Sep 3, 20217 min read
Tropical Vacations Are Great Traveling While Fat Destinations ... Take it From a Fat Mama Who Knows
When I first met Fat Papa, I could not stand the idea of a tropical vacation. Literally, I told him I had NO DESIRE to go to Hawaii or...
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Fat Mama
Aug 17, 20213 min read
Where All My Working Mamas At?
As I start my adventure into travel blogging, I am doing a TON of research. This Fat Mama is approaching this new venture with a...
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