A magical winter wonderland brimming with fresh snow, glacier-laden Swiss Alps, and delightful activities await in the quaint town of Grindelwald, Switzerland.  Two hours by train from Zurich and a gorgeous 30-minute train ride from Interlaken, Grindelwald nestles amid soaring peaks like Jungfrau and Eiger.  Outdoor activities abound in Grindelwald year-round, but winter offers more

Having visited Prague as a teenager, I remembered the beauty of this place.  The stunning buildings, rich history, and beautiful river combine in Prague to leave an impression that endured even in my immature teenage girl brain! Having just visited a second time with my five children, I found the city to be just as

In case you are new to our blog, welcome!  You’ll soon learn we are HUGE fans of Disney.  We’ve visited every Disney park in the world and find ourselves in some Disney park or another at least once a year. However, we currently live in Portugal, and Disneyland Paris isn’t the best in the world

Are you planning to visit Salzburg, Austria, anytime soon?  I’d encourage you to rent a car and add a day trip to Lake Kongisee to make your trip extra unique.  You’ll cross the border into Germany quickly and be able to enjoy beautiful landscapes. We didn’t know about this gem until one of our amazing

As we take a high-speed train away from Bergen back to Oslo this evening, I am awed by the stunning scenery and already miss the former capital of Norway.  Bergen is a delight and offers many activities for families to explore. Bergen also hosts the second-largest airport in Norway. However, if you are from Oslo,

Imagine blues, greens, and hints of red soaring across arctic night skies. The Northern Lights are enough to inspire awe and wonder in all of us. The Northern Lights, caused by solar flares hitting the atmosphere, are on the bucket lists of most world travelers. My oldest daughter and I just visited Kiruna, Sweden, for her

When you hear of France, thoughts of Paris and monuments, such as the Eiffel Tower and Notre Dame Cathedral, flood your mind. Alongside its culinary reputation, which remains distinguished worldwide, France also boasts many incredible châteaus for visiting. What are French châteaus? They are basically old palaces and castles once owned and visited by the

As we get to know Europe better after our move to Portugal, we’ve discovered a new favorite and hidden gem: Kraków, Poland. We randomly picked Warsaw, Poland, on our train itinerary to discover a new country. When we learned that Kraków is home to various unique activities like the Wieliczka Salt Mine and close to Auschwitz as well, we decided to change

Given the flood of questions about our relocation to Portugal and being American expats, I’ve taken the plunge and launched a second blog titled ‘American Family in Portugal’. Join us as we share our journey and insights into expat life in this beautiful country! Hey friends! I don’t often do family updates as we are

Does the idea of training around Europe fill you with a sense of nostalgia and romanticism? Europe has relied on trains as a primary form of transportation for centuries, and the systems are well-built.  Unlike the USA, where train transport can be expensive and odd at times, train travel in Europe should be on your list of things to