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Colosseum in Rome Italy
Europe / Italy / Travel

10 Important Things We Learned Visiting The Colosseum In Rome

July 30, 2024August 23, 2024 - by Sarah

Visiting the Colosseum in Rome can be a rewarding but daunting experience, especially during the busy season.  Until you do it yourself, it’s really hard to know what to expect! …

St Peters Basilica Visit
Europe / Italy / Travel

Visiting St. Peter’s Basilica: Tours, Tickets & More

July 18, 2024July 18, 2024 - by Sarah

We recently completed a three-week vacation to France and Italy while the kids were on summer break. It was a perfect way to see some bucket-list places like Antibes, Cinque …

Cat Sanctuary In Rome Torre Argentina Rome Italy
Europe / Italy / Travel

Why Are There Cats In Rome Living In Ancient Ruins?

July 11, 2024July 14, 2024 - by Sarah

We just returned home from a wonderful summer trip to France and Italy where we spent 5 days in Rome. Upon returning home, we all shared the highlights of our …

The hiking trail along the Cap d'Antibes Hike in Antibes France
Adventures / Europe / France / Travel

Our Incredible Cap d’Antibes Hike in Antibes, France

July 8, 2024July 8, 2024 - by Sarah

During our recent trip to the French and Italian Rivieras, we spent three nights in beautiful Antibes, France. Antibes is a charming coastal resort town situated on the emerald waters …

Visiting The Pantheon Rome Italy Cropped
Europe / Italy / Travel

Visiting the Pantheon in Rome, Italy with Kids

June 26, 2024April 22, 2026 - by Sarah

We recently took a fantastic 3-week family trip to the French and Italian coasts, Rome, and Venice. It was an amazing way to see many well-known places and experience the …

A Man dressed up in Roman garb at the ancient baths in Bath UK
England / Europe / Travel

Visiting the Ancient Roman Baths in Bath, England

May 7, 2024May 27, 2026 - by Sarah

On a recent family trip to Europe, Abby and I spent two days in Bath and visited the ancient Roman Baths in Bath, England. It was incredible! At that point, …

Top Landmarks in Amsterdam
Europe / Netherlands / Travel

14 Incredible Landmarks in Amsterdam to Visit On Your Trip

April 17, 2024April 18, 2024 - by Sarah

Are you heading to Amsterdam soon? During our recent family trip to the Netherlands, we saw so many incredible locations and famous landmarks in Amsterdam. I am excited to tell …

11 Famous Paris Landmarks
Europe / France / Travel

11 Famous Paris Landmarks To Visit On Your Trip

February 4, 2024December 5, 2025 - by Sarah

We spent four amazing days in Paris during our trip to Europe last year. Paris is an iconic city home to some of the most well-known landmarks in the world. …

A canal tour boat in Bruges cruises along the water with historical buildings in the background.
Adventures / Belgium / Europe / Travel

Bruges Canal Tours: Everything You Need To Know

January 30, 2024December 24, 2025 - by Sarah

During our recent family trip to Europe, Abby and I took a day trip from Brussels to Bruges, a beautiful town in Belgium. We both wanted to go on one …

plan a trip to Europe for your family
Europe / Travel / Travel Tips

How To Plan A Trip To Europe For Your Family

January 20, 2024January 24, 2025 - by Sarah

I am busy ironing out the details for our trip to Europe this summer, and it has inspired me to write a detailed post for you about how to plan …

Historcal Sites in Athens Greece
Europe / Greece / Travel

15 Iconic Historical Sites In Athens, Greece That You Must Visit

January 12, 2024June 23, 2024 - by Sarah

My family recently had a chance to visit Athens, Greece, and it was absolutely amazing! There are so many incredible historical sites in Athens, Greece.   This famous European city is …

Athens National Archaeological Museum
Europe / Greece / Travel

Visiting The Athens National Archaeological Museum in Greece

January 10, 2024January 12, 2024 - by Sarah

During our recent trip to Greece, we had the opportunity to visit the incredible Athens National Archaeological Museum. This Museum, located in Athens, is one of the world’s largest repositories …

photo of a man petting a cat in greece
Adventures / Europe / Greece / Travel

What’s Up With The Cats In Athens, Greece?

October 18, 2023October 19, 2023 - by Sarah

Our family took a wonderful trip to Greece last year. It was truly a bucket-list opportunity to see this amazing country, at once steeped in ancient history and brimming with …

GIrl walking in the Plaka district in Athens
Europe / Greece / Hotels / Travel

Choosing Between Plaka Hotels & Rentals: Where Our Family Stayed In The Heart of Athens

October 17, 2023December 24, 2025 - by Sarah

A couple of years ago, our family of four traveled to Greece and had the most incredible time! We split the trip between Santorini and Athens, both equally amazing. Athens …

Miami Beach Florida
Adventures / California / Europe / Florida / France / Netherlands / New York / Travel / Washington

Endless Summer: Chasing Summer Weather Around The Globe in 2024

September 8, 2023December 18, 2023 - by Sarah

Summer is my favorite season! I love the warm temperatures and all-around good vibes. As the days get longer, leading up to the summer season here in the United States, …

Europe / Netherlands / Travel

Amsterdam with Teenagers: Our Awesome Rental in the Heart of the City

August 30, 2023January 12, 2024 - by Sarah

In June, we took an epic family vacation to Europe, visiting six cities in four countries. I have so much to share and have been writing a blog post series …

People gathered at Grand Place in the heart of Brussels, Belgium.
Belgium / Europe / Travel

How Our Family Spent 2 Days in Brussels (and Bruges too!)

August 19, 2023August 24, 2023 - by Sarah

Last month, our family spent two weeks traveling Europe. It was a bucket list experience we will remember forever. We are enamored by all of Europe and can’t wait to …

Secret Rooftop Bar Brussels Review Blog Post Feature Image
Belgium / Europe / Hotels / Travel

Do You Know About the Warwick Secret Rooftop Bar Brussels?

July 1, 2023August 24, 2023 - by Sarah

During our recent trip to Europe, Matt and I wanted to go out on the town for a date night while in Brussels. Abby and I had spent the day …

Sitting area at the Hotel Indigo Brussels City in Belgium Europe
Belgium / Europe / Hotels / Travel

Our Stay At Hotel Indigo Brussels: A Family-Friendly Gem

July 1, 2023August 24, 2023 - by Sarah

On our recent trip to Europe, we spent two days in Brussels on our journey from Paris to Amsterdam. We had a wonderful stay at the Hotel Indigo Brussels City, …

Photo of the Louvre at Sunset
Europe / France / Travel

Is The Louvre Worth It? Or Is The Mona Lisa Overrated?

June 23, 2023April 26, 2024 - by Sarah

Visiting the Louvre museum for the first time is a time-honored right of passage for any trip to Paris, France. And seeing the Mona Lisa tops the bucket list of …

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