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3 days in Florence
Florence Italy

3 Days in Florence with Kids

3 days in Florence with kids (and my in-laws!) Ah, Florence. It seems like I hear more love for this city than […]

by Author Kasey
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Sicily with a baby/family holiday in Sicily
Italy Sicily Traveling with kids

10 reasons to plan a family holiday in SICILY

10 reasons to plan a family holiday in Sicily It’s been more than 18 months since we moved to Sicily, but I […]

by Author Kasey
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Sicily

Visiting Parco Monte Serra in Viagrande

Butterflies, hiking, donkeys and … land tubing? Our visit to Parco Monte Serra in Viagrande, Sicily. Sicily is gorgeous this time of […]

by Author Kasey
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Best day trips from Catania: Aci Castello
Sicily

Visiting the Aci Castello castle: Castello Normanno

Aci Castello castle: Castello Normanno A visit to the Castello Normanno in Aci Castello, Sicily, is a worthwhile day trip if you […]

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France Paris

Day Two, or What to see in Paris in one day

What to see in Paris in just ONE DAY Wondering what to see in Paris in one day? Our second day in […]

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day trip paris to versailles
France Paris

Day Three: Day Trip from Paris to Versailles

Today, I recap day three of my recent adults-only (for a change!) trip to France with my friend Shaina, which featured a […]

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France Paris

Day One in Paris: protests, paintings and the Pantheon

Photo: Inside the Paris Pantheon, mausoleum for some of France’s greatest heroes.  Today, I’m recapping the first day of a three-day trip […]

by Author Kasey
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3-day Paris itinerary
France Paris

Seeing it all: a fast-paced 3-day Paris itinerary

Ok, so “seeing it all” is a bit of a lie. No itinerary can include EVERYTHING there is to see in only […]

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is the paris museum pass worth it
France Paris

Is the Paris Museum Pass worth it?

If you are a lover of museums headed to the City of Lights, the Paris Museum Pass is a tempting offering. For […]

by Author Kasey
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chicken with head
Uncategorized

So, I bought a chicken with a face.

As I type this, there is a chicken head somewhere in my house. It still has eyes. And a beak, and a […]

by Author Kasey
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Must-see Ghent, Gravensteen Castle
Belgium Ghent

Must-see Ghent: Gravensteen Castle

If you are headed to Ghent, Gravensteen Castle is a must-see! For the last of our four days in Belgium, we opted […]

by Author Kasey
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Bastogne and Orval Abbey pin
Bastogne Belgium

Day trips from Brussels: Bastogne and Orval Abbey

If you are interested in World War II, a visit to Bastogne — in particular the Bastogne War Museum and Mardasson Memorial […]

by Author Kasey
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Bruges with kids pin
Belgium Bruges

One day in Bruges with kids

Beautiful Bruges: our visit to Belgium’s prettiest city Headed to Belgium with the family? Bruges with kids is about as good as […]

by Author Kasey
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brussels with kids, must-see brussels
Belgium

One day in Brussels with kids: Our itinerary

Heading to Brussels with kids? This cosmopolitan city has plenty of choices to keep every member of the family happy. We spent […]

by Author Kasey
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Four days in Belgium itinerary
Belgium

Four days in Belgium with kids: Our Itinerary

We’re back after a fabulous, action-packed four days in Belgium with the kids! Our itinerary was pretty full, but we felt like […]

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orange picking in Sicily
Sicily The Homefront

Orange picking in Sicily

Orange picking in our own little patch of Sicily, as a matter of fact! Since we first set foot in our Sicily […]

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Picture Frame Hill in Pedara
Sicily The Homefront

Monday afternoon hike to “Picture Frame Hill”

Picture Frame Hill in Pedara. Just popping by to say hey! We had a busy weekend over here as far as trip […]

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Zafferana honey, Oro dell'Etna
Sicily The Homefront

What we’ve been up to lately: honey in Zafferana, beer in Acireale

Hey all! It’s been ages, so sorry about that. I’ve spent most of the last couple of weeks working my butt off […]

by Author Kasey
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cats in Sicily
The Homefront

The Homefront: Cat tales

Cats in Sicily, guys. Let’s talk. Going into this, you should know two things: 1. I don’t care for cats. 2. There […]

by Author Kasey
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How to get table reservations at Oktoberfest 2018
Germany Munich Oktoberfest Uncategorized

How to get TABLE RESERVATIONS at Oktoberfest

Thinking about heading to Oktoberfest in Munich? The fest starts Sept. 22 (Sept. 22 now in 2019!), but winter and spring is […]

by Author Kasey
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Kasey

Hello! My name is Kasey, and I am a wife, mom, writer and travel enthusiast living in beautiful Sicily. In this blog, I hope to share our adventures and misadventures as we adjust to living overseas, learning Italian and traveling the world with two of the most fun kiddos on the planet.

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