Visiting Small Costa Rica in the Netherlands
We had a completely free Saturday over the weekend, and with my husband out of town for a bit I knew I wanted to go on a little adventure and…
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Visiting a Dino Zoo in Germany
Visiting a Dino Zoo in Germany was a definite highlight during our mini trip to Münster. The park itself is about thirty-ish minutes away from the city, and perfect for…
A Weekend in Münster, Germany
My husband was away for work back in May, 2021, and with Covid restrictions lifted a little bit and a nice weekend (finally) ahead of us, I decided that the…
9 Tips for Visiting D-Day Sites in Normandy with Kids
I’m not going to lie: I was really nervous about visiting the D-Day sites in Normandy with kids. I knew we’d be visiting a lot of somber, meaningful places where…
Awesome Family-Friendly Place to Stay in Normandy
As a family of five, we usually stay in an AirBnb when we travel since we get the most bang for our buck with space and amenities. But I wanted…
Thoughts on Visiting Normandy, France
Normandy, France, was never on my list of places to visit. I knew it was fundamental to our history (not just as Americans, but as citizens in this world), but…
Where to See Scottish Highland Cows in Europe
Every single morning before work, my husband slips on his shoes, tunes into a podcast, and hits the pavement for a jog. He clocks anywhere from three to eleven miles…
Tulip Hunting in the Netherlands
So there we were, in Holland and cruising down little back roads in our Toyota Prius with all five of our noses practically smooshed against the windows, and our eyes…
#DutyStationSpotlight: Moving to Pápa, Hungary
If your family just got word that you’re moving to Pápa, Hungary, soon you’ve come to the right place. But this isn’t your run-of-the-mill guide. You won’t discover what schools…