Awesome Family Tile Painting Workshops in Lisbon
Creating our own azulejos (tiles) was a total highlight during our trip to Portugal, and I 100% recommend doing it if you have time, especially if you have kids. But…
Best Travel Bags for Europe: Our Top Picks for Families
If you’re looking for the best backpacks and travel bags for Europe when traveling with a family, you’ve come to the right place. We’re a family of five (two parents…
All About the Schloss Merode Christmas Market With 2023 Dates
If you’ve ever wanted to experience a Christmas market at a castle, then this is your chance. The Schloss Merode Christmas Market in Germany is romantic, charming, quaint, beautiful, and…
All About the Essen Christmas Market in Germany 2023 Dates
There’s something extra special about the Essen Christmas market and this guide will walk you through everything you need to know, including dates for the 2023 Essen Christmas market. And…
10+ Best Day Trips From Lisbon (Including Hidden Gems!)
Lisbon is the type of city you fall in love with at first sight. Itās gorgeous, itās affordable, and the weather is fantastic – whatās not to love? But getting…
Your Guide For Moving to Rapid City, South Dakota (Ellsworth AFB)
If your family just found out that you’re moving to Rapid City and getting stationed at Ellsworth AFB soon you’re in the right place. Whether you’re moving from an overseas…
Exploring Finland in the Winter: Top Things to do in Rovaniemi WIth Kids
If you’re visiting Finland with your family during the winter you’re in for a gigantic treat. Not only is it absolutely stunning everywhere you look, but everyone is incredibly friendly,…
A Family-friendly Guide for Spending Two Days in Seville
Are you ready for a journey to the mesmerizing city of Seville, Spain? If you only have two days in Seville, this guide will take you through the must-see sights,…
Review of Center Parcs Villages Nature in Paris
Obviously, there are thousands of places to stay in and around Paris, but if you’re traveling to Paris with a family or a large group and have a few extra…
7 Unique Things to See in Seville, Spain
You’ve stumbled upon one of Spain’s best-kept secrets, and I’m about to spill the beans. In this post, you’ll discover seven things to see in Seville that are pretty unique…
Everything You Need to Know About Moving to Monterey, California
If your family just got word that you’re moving to Monterey, California, soon (or PCSing to the Presidio of Monterey, the Defense Language Institute Foreign Language Center aka DLIFLC), you’ve…
How We Spent One Day in Riga, Latvia
For our fourth stop on our Baltic cruise, we ventured into Riga, Latvia. What a surprising and lovely city. It felt bigger than the other cities we previously stopped in,…
Our Favorite Pampered Chef Seasonings And Why You Need Them!
I know the word “obsessed” and “addicted” are overused these days and likely very much exaggerated 97.6% of the time. So please trust me when I say this is not…
Our Port Stop in KlaipÄda, Lithuania
If you’re taking a Baltic cruise and find yourself with a port stop in KlaipÄda, Lithuania, then this post is for you. KlaipÄda is a charming and beautiful seaside port…
Exploring Poland: A Lovely Day in GdaÅsk
During the summer of 2022, my family and I went on a Baltic cruise. While we didn’t love the cruise line we picked (you can read all about the drama…
15 of the Best Things to do in Prague with Kids
You’re in for a huge treat if you have Prague, Czech Republic on your radar. The city is overflowing with history, stunning architecture, and lip-smackingly scrumptious food (and don’t even…
Visiting the Miniatur Wunderland in Hamburg
During the summer of 2022, my family and I went on a Baltic cruise. While we didnāt love the cruise line we picked (you can read all about the drama here),…
An Ultimate Cruise Packing List With all the Cruise Essentials You Need
There are tons of posts out there telling you all the cruise must-haves you have to buy, but this one is coming from a family of five that’s about to share the nitty gritty about which ones are the actual cruise essentials.
Our Fantastic Impromptu Family Trip to Tuscany
Spoiler alert: we weren’t actually supposed to go on a family trip to Tuscany; we were supposed to bask in Africa’s sunshine during a week-long trip to Morocco. But sometimes…
Lisbon Day Trip: See the Oldest Cork Tree in the World
So there we were, driving from Lisbon down to the Algarve. Two of our kids were passed out in the backseatāthey fell asleep minutes after we left the cityāand I…
Everything You Need to Know About Taking A Tuk-Tuk Tour in Lisbon
Going on a tuk-tuk tour in Lisbon was an absolute highlight of our entire trip, so much so that it makes me giddy just thinking about it again, and I…
13+ Fun Things to do in Lisbon with Kids
Heading to Portugal with your family and curious about what to do in Lisbon with kids? You’ve come to the right place. Visiting Lisbon with a family is a fantastic…
The Absolute Best Places to See Tulip Fields in the Netherlands
I’m pretty certain that there’s no better joy in the springtime than seeing rows and rows and rows and rows of brightly-colored tulip fields in Holland. If you’re looking for…
Things I miss About America
Whether you’ve lived away from the United States for one week, three years, or a decade+, finding yourself homesick and discovering things you miss about America is bound to happen…
What to Wear in Lapland: A Winter Family Finland Packing List
I’ve packed for my fair share of trips before, but when we decided to go to Finland for a weekend I instantly panicked; I had no idea what to wear…
Our Family Trip to Finland: A Weekend in Lapland
As I type this, my son’s stuffed toy reindeer, dubbed “Finney,” is staring at me from across the table. Every time I see Finney she reminds me of our once-in-a-lifetime…
Glass Blowing in Prague: A Totally Fun Family Experience
I love finding fun and unique things to do when we’re in different cities. So when I heard about a family-friendly experience where you can do glass blowing in Prague,…
What it’s really like Visiting a Beer Spa with Kids in Prague
Did you do a double-take with that title? I promise it isn’t a typo. Sure, “visiting a beer spa with kids” may seem like an oxymoron, but I’m here to…
2022: Our Year of Travel!
Wow. Last year, 2022, ended up being much more than I could have imagined. When we knew/found out we were moving overseas we had grand plans of traveling…and that was…
An Awesome Eastern Europe Itinerary: 10-day Road Trip
If you’re itching to see a lot of great places like Prague and Budapest (among others), then this Eastern Europe itinerary, a 10-day road trip, is the perfect way to…
All About the 2023 Monschau Christmas Market in Germany
If you’re in the market (ha, see what I did there?) for a charming and smaller Christmas market in a quaint little German townācomplete with a picturesque river running through…
Streckhof Frauenkirchen: A Family-Friendly Stay in Burgenland, Austria
If you find yourself (with your family in tow) in the picturesque province of Burgenland, Austria, Streckhof Frauenkirchen is exactly the place where you’ll want to stay for a little…
Ultimate Guide for the 2023 Cologne Christmas Market in Germany
Okay, I know I haven’t been to all the Christmas markets out there, but from the ones I have been to (more than a dozen), the Cologne Christmas market in…
Our Surprising Detour to Alburquerque, Spain
No, that’s not a typo in the title; I didn’t misspell Albuquerque. If you’re familiar with Albuquerque, a city in New Mexico, USA, you may be scratching your head at…
Helpful Christmas Market Tips For Your First Visit
Europen Christmas markets are straight-up magical, but if it’s your first time you may be wondering how they work. My hope is that after you read this post full of…
Top 5 Places To Make Macarons in Paris with Kids
If you’re looking for an unforgettable experience with your family during your trip to the City of Lights, then you’ve come to the right place. Learning to make macarons in…
A Weekend in Paris with Kids: Our Awesome Itinerary
I’m so excited to share our loose itinerary for spending a weekend in Paris with kids. I say “loose,” because when you’re traveling to Paris with kids, the number one…
2023 Disney Cruise Packing List: Extra Fun Things You Need
You’ve probably already spent a fortune on your 2023 Disney Cruise, and while you absolutely don’t need any of the stuff mentioned below (because Disney already excels at bringing the…
Review of Center Parcs De Haan in Belgium
When my in-laws said they were flying into Brussels on a Friday, we had the grand idea to turn that weekend into a mini holiday for our family. Since it…
Top Things You’ve Gotta do in Segovia, Spain
If you’re reading this post it’s likely that you already have plans for a day trip to Segovia, Spain. Maybe you’re planning on traipsing around this Spanish town for a…
Hansel and Gretel Pancake House Near Amsterdam
I’m just going to say it: Europe has way cooler stuff than America does. Take this seriously fantastic place to eat, the Hansel and Gretel Pancake House in the Netherlands….
Everything You Need for a Trip to Center Parcs + Packing List
Just thinking about a trip to Center Parcs makes me giddy. It’s so much fun for all ages, not just for kids. But thinking about what to pack for Center…
Our (Negative) Experience on a Norwegian Cruise
I’ve been avoiding writing about the Baltic Cruise we went on this summer (2022). Not because the places we visited weren’t great (they were wonderful), but because we hated the…
A Quick Look at Schloss Schwerin
Seeing Schloss Schwerin in real life was another one of those pinch-me-please moments. I saw it floating around Pinterest before we even arrived in Germany, and thought how cool it…
An Ultimate Guide for Taking Kids to the Balloon Fiesta
Every October the skies in Albuquerque, New Mexico, are dotted with hundreds of colorful balloons. And if you’re wondering what there is for kids at the balloon fiesta, I’ve got…
Everything You Need to Know About Moving to Alamogordo, NM
Did you just find out that you’re moving to Holloman AFB soon? If you did, I bet you’re wondering about things to do in Alamogordo and all the things about…
Fun Things to do With One Day in Ghent
If you’re looking for a town full of charm that’s not too big and not too small, then Ghent, Belgium, fits that bill. And don’t worry: if you only have…
The Best Spain and Portugal Itinerary: 14-Day Road Trip
With this Spain and Portugal itinerary, 14 days is the perfect way to get your feet wet by exploring two amazing countries. The best part is that this guide is…
Find Dinosaur Footprints in Algarve, Portugal
As I was searching for things to do in the southern part of Portugal during our two-week Spain and Portugal road trip, I discovered something pretty darn cool: there are…
HUNTING GIANT TROLLS IN BELGIUM
Trolls in Belgium, you say? Oh yes, there are GIANT trolls (seven, to be exact) in Belgium, and they’re waiting for you to go find them. Save this post and…
Visiting Mount Etna on Your Own with Kids
If you’re heading to Sicily, Italy, with your family, one of your must-visit spots has to be Mount Etna: the iconic and massive active volcano. This post will help you…