Travel + 5 Kids + Real Life
Reading Time: 10 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! We had just concluded our trip […]
Reading Time: 9 minutesScandinavia ranks among the best places to live in the world, and it’s not hard to see why. People are friendly, if not overly warm, pedestrians and bikes are everywhere, landscapes are breathtaking, and quality of life ranks as some of the highest in Europe. Copenhagen offers plenty of entertainment […]
Reading Time: 8 minutesBudapest claims the 9th largest city in the European Union and has a population of nearly two million. One thing is certain about this population: they love their thermal baths! We explored this lovely city last year, and also found other family-friendly activities that our kids enjoyed! With nine medicinal […]
Reading Time: 8 minutesWhile Budapest sports a strong party crowd, it also offers lots of fun for families with children. The picturesque Danube River divides a city into two parts, Buda and Pest. Both sides of the town provide wonderful places to explore with kids, and you’ll delight in the historic beauty. We […]
Reading Time: 11 minutesA 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 […]
Reading Time: 7 minutesHaving 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 […]
Reading Time: 6 minutesIn 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 […]
Reading Time: 7 minutesAre 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 […]
Reading Time: 8 minutesAs 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, […]
Reading Time: 10 minutesImagine 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 […]