5 Fun Things to do on a Day Trip to Burano, Italy
I totally understand why there’s a lot of hype and excitement about traipsing around Venice. It is gorgeous, and it’s full of hidden treasures around nook and cranny. But when…
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Visiting the Valkenburg Christmas Market in the Netherlands 2022
A Christmas market in a CAVE?! Actually, it’s not just one market, but THREE markets. And it’s not just one cave, but TWO caves! Visiting the Valkenburg Christmas Market is…
All About the Aachen Christmas Market in Germany 2022
The Aachen Christmas Market is always mentioned in everyone’s 10 ten and “best of” list, so I had to see why. The market scene is set surrounding the beautiful Aachen…
All About the Essen Christmas Market in Germany 2022
There’s something extra special about the Essen Christmas market. And sure, maybe it’s because it’s it’s the first one I experienced while living in Germany (thanks to the pandoozy for…
One Day in Amsterdam with a Family
A few weekends ago we woke up before the sun and made a bee-line to the train station. It was our first experience going on the train with kids in…
The Ultimate Guide for Your First Hot Air Balloon Ride
There’s a certain array of wonder when you see a hot air balloon floating in the sky—it’s something out of the norm, even if you live in a place where…
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…
Things to do in Albuquerque: the Ultimate Travel Guide
When I mention Albuquerque, New Mexico, to most people they usually say one of three things: they stopped over for one night as they drove through to a destination on…
Cherry Blossom Street in Bonn, Germany
Ten years ago when we moved to Italy, I scoured the Internet for the coolest places to see in Europe. In my search, I found a photo of one single…