Tag Archives: North Carolina travel

Sloomoo Institute Charlotte Is The Most Colorful Family Adventure In North Carolina

Colorful exterior mural at Sloomoo Institute Charlotte in Metropolitan Midtown, North Carolina.
July 26, 2026
As a travel writer, I am always searching for unique experiences that bring families together. When I heard that Sloomoo Institute had opened in Charlotte, I knew Joaquín and I had to see what all the excitement was about. The vibrant exterior mural welcomes families to Sloomoo Institute Charlotte, one of...

Dorothea Dix Park Trolls In Raleigh: A Magical Family Adventure in North Carolina

Child touching giant wooden troll sculpture lying down in Raleigh park.
April 6, 2026
There are seasons in life when the world feels too heavy to carry. And then there are moments — unexpected, gentle, almost sacred — that remind you that wonder still exists. This past week, as I stayed home navigating my own healing, my son set off on an adventure with...