Travel + 5 Kids + Real Life
Reading Time: 10 minutesImagine a place where Christmas isn’t just a day but an entire magical experience. Welcome to Strasbourg, the self-proclaimed “Capital of Christmas” in Europe! This isn’t just marketing – the city has been hosting Christmas markets since 1570, making it one of the oldest and most authentic festive destinations in […]
Reading Time: 9 minutesBordeaux transforms into a magical winter paradise during the holiday season, offering families an enchanting Christmas market experience that captures the heart of French festive traditions. From late November to late December, the city comes alive with twinkling lights, joyful sounds, and the warmth of holiday cheer. Bordeaux was en […]
Reading Time: 9 minutesHalloween + 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 […]
Reading Time: 11 minutesIt’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 […]
Reading Time: 6 minutesParis, 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 […]
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: 13 minutesWhen 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 […]
Reading Time: 7 minutesFor those who wish to immerse themselves into French culture and experience true gothic beauty, a visit to Chartres, just outside of Paris, should be high on the list. Chartres, while relatively small at around 50,000 residents only, can still make you feel like you are walking around a French […]
Reading Time: 9 minutesTop tricks and tips for making your next family visit to Disneyland Paris a success! How to get there, where to stay, customs to be aware of, and more!
Reading Time: 7 minutesParis Lemon Macaron Recipe By Les Secrets Gourmands De Noemie Welcome to my Travel From Your Kitchen Series! As we are all enjoying the COVID-19 lockdown at the moment, I wanted to share ways to travel exotically through food. Hopefully, I’m not the only one eating all my lockdown feelings […]