Going to Ireland and wondering what to do in Killarney? Find out all that this amazing destination has to offer. What to do in Killarney If you’ve followed me for a while, you know that Ireland is one of my very favorite countries and a seriously special place for me. Every time I return, it […]
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5 Reasons to Make Lake Como Your Next Family Vacation If you’re trying to decide where to take your family on your next vacation, look no further! Our family spent 2 months in the little town on Lake Como called Lierna and enjoyed ferries, boating and gelato! It’s honestly one of the most relaxing places […]
Have you been to London with kids? It is such a great family-friendly destination! It’s my personal favorite city and pretty high up there for my family! There is so much history and culture in one place and children are really valued. One thing to address before I get started is the weather. I always […]
We had the privilege of staying at the beautiful Hotel Dorint Blumlisalp in Beatenberg, Switzerland which is a tiny town high up in the picturesque Swiss Alps.
The ancient city of Rome has so much to offer for kids. Education, good food, and beautiful artwork around every corner. Taking kids to Rome can be amazing. Just follow this Guide to Rome with kids. A Family Guide to Rome: 10 things to do in Rome with kids Rome! One of the most visited […]
Let’s get personal for a minute: I went to this magical, fairy-tale like island when I was just 9 years old with my grandmother. I spent several months with her in Scotland, England, Wales and France. It was probably the most memorable time in my childhood, not only because we got to see and do […]
They have the best markets here in France. They are not a novelty like they seem to be in the US sometimes, but a real necessity and a big part of life. And the best part is that it’s actually CHEAPER to shop at the market than to go to the grocery store! What a […]
This weekend we visited a little town just outside of Bordeaux called Parentis. We stayed on a beautiful cabin on Lac de Parentis with the most amazing sunsets! The scenery was unreal! The best part was that we have so many hotels.com points that we stayed the whole weekend for 30 Euros! If you’re not […]
We have been to quite a few castles over the last few months, but Château de Chenonceau has been our favorite for kids! Chenonceau Castle is absolutely a dream. After a few hours drifting along beautiful corridors and kitchens that rival Downton Abbey, we left literally searching for castles to buy in Europe (yes you […]
We visited the Bernese Alps in Switzerland, just outside of Interlaken. The trip up to Schilthorn required 3 gondola rides and an ascension of just over 2000m (6560 ft) in 30 minutes. Schilthorn was the set location for the 1969 James Bond film “On Her Majesty’s Secret Service.” The scenery was amazing. The clear view […]