Travel + 5 Kids + Real Life
Reading Time: 11 minutesGiven 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! Even though we’ve lived in Portugal […]
Reading Time: 11 minutesAs the holiday season approaches and the winter chill settles in, Denver transforms into a magical wonderland perfect for family adventures. I am originally from Colorado, so a Denver Christmas always holds a special place in my heart. While we love to travel to new places, we often prioritize Denver […]
Reading Time: 9 minutesBasking in our Disney glow (and loaded down with plenty of Disney swag), we are returning home from this visit with a greater appreciation of Disneyland Paris. It’s been a full four years since our last visit (and COVID-19 in between), and my overall opinion of our new, “local” Disneyland […]
Reading Time: 8 minutesIs anyone else out there a self-admitted Christmas addict? If there was a Christmas Anonymous, I might need to attend. November 1st kicks off my love affair with the holiday (following my almost equally intense love affair with Halloween), and I love to inject as much Christmas cheer and experiences […]
Reading Time: 9 minutesBefore booking flights to Slovenia, I could not have told you where Ljubljana was or how to say it (loo-blee-aa-nuh). Even Slovenia wasn’t on my radar until someone in my Portuguese class told me he would have settled in Slovenia over Portugal if the visa laws were easier. I was […]
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Reading Time: 8 minutesVisiting Lake Bled, Slovenia, with kids can be an incredible family adventure. You’ve likely seen the iconic shots of the island in the middle of the stunning lake. Only 35 kilometers from Ljubljana, where you will likely fly into Slovenia, Lake Bled is a quick 1-hour drive by car. Renting […]
Reading Time: 10 minutesTravel addicts like us constantly daydream about where to go next and what kind of deal we can get on our flights. Flights tend to be the most expensive part of an international trip, especially for a family. With most international flights across an ocean clocking in at $500, on […]
Reading Time: 10 minutesMisty, mysterious, green rolling hills are a notable part of the gorgeous country of Scotland, but they are not all Scotland has to offer. This relatively small country boasts charming towns, unique outdoor experiences, and fantasy-inducing sights. *Disclaimer: This post may contain affiliate links. Opinions shared are my own, and […]
Reading Time: 8 minutesEmbarrassing as it is to admit this, when we arrived in Scotland, I didn’t even know there was Harry Potter inspo there! We’ve enjoyed seeing the Lello Library in Porto, Portugal, famed for helping inspire Hogwarts, explored several HP spots in London, and traveled to Universal Studios to immerse ourselves […]
Welcome, Fellow Traveler! I'm Leslie, a mom of five crazy kiddos. Along with my husband, Chris, we've been full-time or part-time traveling the world as a family for over 4 years! We continue to invest in memories as we travel the world and love to empower other families to explore full-time travel or add more travel into their family life. Besides travel, we are foodies and love to explore through our tummies and can't keep away from Disney parks around the world. We currently reside in Portugal and are exploring expat life and learning a new language. Please explore our blog and reach out to us!