Category Archives: Europe

Christmas in Strasbourg, France: Is it Safe to Go?

Strasbourg Christmas Market

Christmas in Strasbourg, France is like a yuletide fairytale.  This enchanting town in the Alsace region in France has earned its nickname as the Capital of Christmas with its festive decorations and undeniable Christmas Spirit. If you’re looking to fall in love with Christmas this European destination is a perfect choice! But is it safe […]

How to Guarantee You See Northern Lights in Norway

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This post was sponsored by Hurtigruten.com How to Guarantee You See Northern Lights in Norway There is one item that is often high on people’s bucket list—seeing the Northern Lights. I, myself, have only seen them once, but it has remained etched in my memory ever since! There is something magical about watching a natural […]

How to Survive Train Travel in Italy

Train Travel in Europe

Train travel in Italy can be a fast, efficient, and affordable way to get around the country and see multiple destinations within a small amount of time, but be sure you know what to expect before you go.  Train Travel in Italy: A Beginners Guide Italy is one of my favorite countries. We’ve visited nearly […]

Paddington’s Guide to London

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Follow Paddington Bear from deepest, darkest Peru all the way to the busy streets of London to find his favorite spots in this Paddington’s Guide to London. Paddington’s Guide to London If you or your little one is a fan of the British classic, Paddington, either the books or the movie, you’ll love Paddington’s Guide […]

5 Reasons to Make Lake Como Your Next Family Vacation

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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 […]

Europe’s Biggest Sandbox and Playgrounds on the Lake

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 […]