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…
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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 backseat—they fell asleep minutes after we left the city—and 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…
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…
What to Wear in Lapland: A Winter Family 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…