Alison ChinoA Spring Trip To ItalyI took my kids to the Cinque Terre in Italy last April and I still think it might rank as my best-ever travel decision.Feb 2, 2017Feb 2, 2017
Alison ChinoChristmas Storybooks For ChildrenEvery year I buy my kids a new storybook at Christmas time. The box of storybooks is usually the first item of Christmas paraphernalia I…Dec 4, 2015Dec 4, 2015
Alison ChinoReluctant Hikers“Come on, kids! Hop in the car! We’re going on a hike!”Oct 29, 2015Oct 29, 2015
Alison Chino6 Ways the Camino de Santiago Is Different From Other WalksThe Camino de Santiago, also called The Way, is a pilgrimage to the cathedral in Spain where the remains of St. James are held. This…Sep 15, 2015Sep 15, 2015
Alison ChinoA Perfect Family Trip to EuropeThis year has been full of epic journeys for our family since we moved from Arkansas to Scotland, but perhaps none so epic as the three…Aug 26, 2015Aug 26, 2015
Alison ChinoWalking Alfred Wainwright’s Coast to CoastOn a crisp September morning, I stood with my dear friend on the West Coast of England staring out into the Irish Sea. We were about to…Aug 21, 2015Aug 21, 2015
Alison ChinoStumbling Through History: Jews in Amsterdam TourEvery time I read a historical novel set during the Second World War or see a film that takes place during the Holocaust, I find myself…Jul 1, 2015Jul 1, 2015
Alison ChinoBankside Beach Combing for History: A London TourMy 8-yr old son, Simon, was waiting for me as I got my usual pat down in security.Jun 25, 2015Jun 25, 2015
Alison ChinoWhat I Thought I Knew About ParentingRecently I was asked to give a little bit of parenting advice to a group of young mothers.Feb 6, 2015Feb 6, 2015