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Our Points Update: 20 free nights this year!
It's been a busy year for us! We've traveled most months, had a whole bunch of visitors (thanks for coming, guys!), moved to a new house, found out we're having another baby annnndddddddd Owen started KINDERGARTEN. Whew. Oh yeah, in betw [...] → more
Since arriving here in Sicily, it seems like everyone we've met has talked about going to Christmas markets somewhere in Europe. This year, it was our turn! Last weekend, we packed the kids up and headed to Frankfurt, Germany and Strasbourg, France, to see them for ourselves. I'll get to that second one in another post [...]
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5 days at the Hilton Malta with kids
Malta isn't a country I'd ever spared a thought for before we moved to Sicily, but since we arrived we've been consistently told we needed to go visit. At the end of last month, we finally did! This trip has actually been in the workings for the better part of a year becau [...] → more
Visiting the Isle of Skye with kids
Headed to Scotland for a family holiday and thinking about visiting the Isle of Skye with kids? We spent a day there with our kiddos and enjoy it very much, but going to the Isle of Skye with kids does present certain ... limitations. This lar [...] → more
Thinking of heading to Slovenia with kids? Good call. Here's how much we loved it: within 24 hours of returning from the trip, Chris and I each spent a couple hours trying to figure out if we could buy a vacation/rental property in Slovenia. Within a couple days, Chris was seriously hunting for jobs there. So yeah, [...]
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Thinking about heading to Lake Bled with kids? Congratulations on having a great idea, and hurry up and book it! Honestly, Chris and I have loved pretty much everywhere we've gone as a family, but there was something special about our 2 days at Lake Bled. It was the perfect combination of activities and relaxation [...]
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We just got back from four incredible days in Slovenia with the kids! We could not have loved it more and are already thinking about when we might go back. I'm planning a bunch of posts on our trip, but in the meantime I wanted to share one of our favorite aspects of this trip -- our stay in a Lake Bled treehouse r [...]
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Edinburgh with kids: kicking off our Scottish adventure
Scotland, and especially Edinburgh, has been on my must-see list for a while now. The scenery! The history! The accents! So naturally, as soon as we arrived in Edinburgh with the kids we set straight out to go see a mu- Ah hell, who are we kidding? [...] → more
3 days in Florence with kids (and my in-laws!)
Ah, Florence. It seems like I hear more love for this city than just about any other in Italy, but up until last week I'd only spent a couple tumultuous hours there as an 18-year-old (that's a story for another day, I think!). This past [...] → more
10 reasons to plan a family holiday in Sicily
It’s been more than 18 months since we moved to Sicily, but I remain astonished by how much this island has to offer. Despite having spent a considerable amount of time daydreaming about possible vacation destinations in the years befo [...] → more
What to see in Paris in just ONE DAY
Wondering what to see in Paris in one day? Our second day in Paris was, to me, an almost-perfect example of what I'd suggest someone do if they only had one day in the City of Light. As a reminder, my friend Shaina and I spent about thre [...] → more
Ok, so "seeing it all" is a bit of a lie. No itinerary can include EVERYTHING there is to see in only 3-days in Paris. To be honest, this was my 5th trip and I still have lots to see in the future. But damned if my bestie Shaina and I didn't squeeze every possible minute out of our own 3-day Paris itinerary! I don't th [...]
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Hey all! It's been ages, so sorry about that. I've spent most of the last couple of weeks working my butt off on a bunch of assignments all due at once, and fighting The Plague in our house. It seems like we've all been sick off and on for ages, and the last couple of weeks have been no exception. We got to take Fiona [...]
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As we've been starting to book our 2018 travel in earnest, I've been asked a couple times lately about how I find cheap flights within Europe. Today, I thought I'd talk about that here. I don't pretend to be an expert -- frankly, I think I pour more time into searching options than most reasonably can -- but I want to [...]
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If you are planning a long plane ride with your toddlers or preschoolers, chances are you are stressing out about it. Hell, we've done this at least five times now and it still stresses me out! That said, you can make things easier on yourselves by packing strategically. You don't need to bring [...]
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15 great gifts for travelers
Got a friend who loves travel? Know a kid with more passport stamps than most adults? Pull up a chair, because we've got gift ideas for you here! Here are 15 great gifts for travelers of all ages, just waiting to inspire you.
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Planning to go to Venice? Good for you! We had a great time on our trip and found that things went pretty smoothly for us because we'd done the research ahead of time on how to get to where we wanted to go. Now, I'd love to help you do the same! I already touched on the fun stuff we did in Venice in this post, but i [...]
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Venice may have a reputation for romance, but Venice with kids can be its own kind of fun. Our kids had a blast exploring Venice's canals, Burano's colorful houses and Murano's glass-blowing factories. Now, we are sharing our advice for what to do in Venice with kids -- with recommendations straight from the kids t [...]
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