Reading Time: 9 minutes Halloween + Disney? Blissful! A match made in heaven. Fun fantasy combined with the mystical holiday leads to some special magic for the whole family. We currently reside in Portugal, and Disneyland Paris is our “home” Disney. While it’s a bit smaller than its US counterparts, I have a special […]
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23 Hidden Gems Of Portugal For Families + Bonus Spots
Reading Time: 25 minutes Hey there from Portugal, fellow family adventurers! Man, I love this country! We’ve been soaking up the Portugal sun as expats for three years now and still loving it. Portugal has many flaws (don’t all countries?), but I’m sitting here enjoying views of the ocean with nice breezes and a […]
Top 12 Must-Do Activities in Lisbon for Families
Reading Time: 13 minutes We’ve been residing in Lisbon for nearly three years now. Next month is our anniversary of moving to Portugal! I’m still falling in love with this place – the fresh food, beaches, culture, and amazing people. There is so much to adore in Portugal! While many couples and backpackers visit […]
What To See In Sintra, Portugal With Kids
Reading Time: 19 minutes From sunny beaches with sugar-soft sand to historic downtowns and dozens of museums, Portugal offers families endless fun. However, it’s hard to beat visiting a historic castle in Europe! Some of the best castles in Portugal reside in the gorgeous, charming city of Sintra. Sintra is a gem waiting to […]
Taking a Greek Cruise as a Family
Reading Time: 14 minutes For those wanting to visit Greece and enjoy the beautiful, ancient islands of the world, taking a family can present some challenges. Each Greek island, of which there are hundreds, sits a considerable distance from its neighbors. For example, a ferry ride from Athens to Santorini can last 10 hours […]
Relishing The Snowy French Pyrenees With Kids At Tourmalet Pic du Midi
Reading Time: 11 minutes It’s official… we really love France. Having just completed our fifth trip there, I have to say I experience a weirdly comforting feeling when in France, almost like coming home. Perhaps it’s the climate, which feels similar to my native Colorado (or at least the mountains of Colorado), or just […]
Tourist Car Lease in Europe
Reading Time: 9 minutes Are you dreaming of a European adventure but want the flexibility of your own wheels for an extended stay? We’ve been there! We thought we needed a long-term car rental. However, it turned out that a short-term car lease in Europe was a better fit. With this solution, we were […]
Learning To Make Macarons in Paris With Kids
Reading Time: 6 minutes Paris, often referred to as the City of Love, offers more than just romance; it’s also a perfect destination for a family adventure. We tried a memorable experience that combines fun and learning: learning to make macarons in Paris with our kids! This delightful culinary journey not only satisfied our […]
Discovering Madeira as a Family
Reading Time: 11 minutes 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! Even though we’ve lived in Portugal […]
Disneyland Paris: What We Love (And Don’t Love)
Reading Time: 9 minutes Basking 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 […]