Your comprehensive guide to all the wonders of Slovenia - a two part series! This is a definitive collection of all the best hikes, lakes, waterfalls, rivers, cities, adventures and more. Plus tons of tips to make your Slovenia vacation a success! Whether on water or on land, Slovenia has it all!
Our favorites from our 2.5 years of living in Belgium!
Want to know what to do and see in Budapest, Hungary? Here is a definitive list of all my favorites! Pick and choose what’s right for you to make your visit special!
Loire Valley Castles, Rouen, Étretat, Honfleur, D-Day Battle Sites in Normandy, Mont Saint Michel, Saint Malo, Dinan, Chartres, and Paris in the west, and Metz, Nancy & Alsace in the east. Everything you need to know to help plan a trip!
From the desert of Hungary (Fülöpháza) and southernmost cities, to castles, lake caves, and thermal baths plus tons of awesome hikes. Check out some of the lovely, lesser-known day trips, excursions and hot spots in beautiful Hungary!
Cliff jumping and Roman ruins? Head to Pula! Island hopping and beach going? Set sail from Šibenik or Split! TV tourist? Take off to to Dubrovnik! Want in on the waterfalls? Check out Krka or Plitvice! Below is everything you need to make your Croatia Vacation a total success!
This is like three blogs in one! Everything you need to know to visit Barcelona for any amount of time. Best of, must sees, background info, insider tips and sample itineraries. Make the most of Barca!
An eight day epic road trip through Jordan including Amman, Jerash, Dead Sea, Wadi Mujib, Dana Biosphere, castles, museums, Petra & Wadi Rum Desert.
What happens when you have one week, cheap flights, and a friend to travel with? You hit up the Baltic states! Follow along as we explore the three major cities in Estonia, Latvia & Lithuania plus a few interesting detours along the way. Bonus - Helsinki, Finland!
Learn all about our 10 days in Ireland and Northern Ireland, including 8 days on the road with a campervan! Destinations include Dublin, Cliffs of Moher, Dingle, Ring of Kerry + Skelligs, Killarney, Causeway Coast and more!
Ever wonder what it’s like to sail around the Croatian or Italian Islands for a week? We sure did, and everything is chronicled here - from the magical to the mishaps - learn all about sailing the Adriatic and Tyrrhenian Seas as a family and take notes of some really terrific spots to visit!
Think it’s possible to squeeze Rome and Venice plus Bologna, Florence and Orvieto into a single five day road trip? Yes! Also, check out Venice, Bologna, Sirmione, Verona and Cinque Terre on an epic girlfriends road trip! Finally, tour Rome, Pompeii, Naples and hike The Path of the Gods on the Amalfi Coast, all in one week!
Everything you need to know to visit the beautiful Dutch islands of Terschelling & Texel, plus tons of kid friendly fun in Amsterdam and beyond!
All the info you need to plan your northern lights escape during the Arctic polar night in Norway! Tons of info on Tromsø and Oslo, plus tips, history and inspiration!
Portugal, we love you! Join us as we explore the Algarve region of this beautiful country - clothing optional!
Everything you need to know about our favorite Christmas markets in Europe!
Want to know all the best hikes in Scotland? We tried them out! Follow along as we road trip through the Lakes District in northern England through Glasgow, Fort William, Loch Ness, Inverness, through the Cairngorms to Aberdeen and finally Edinburgh. Take notes!
Germany has so many beautiful little towns, castles and grand cities! Read on for info on a few favorites in southern and western Germany!
Heading to Vienna, Austria but you aren’t sure where to go and what to do? I have you covered! This free guide has a long list of the goods in Wien, plus a terrific walking tour you can download! Check it out!
Come along with our family as we drive through the dreamy Cotswolds region of the UK. Learn all about our favorite spots - it’s otherworldly!
Learn about our experience visiting the historic town of Mostar in Bosnia & Herzegovina, plus stops at Kravice Falls and Međugorje pilgrimage site nearby!
Ski the glorious and sunny Swiss Alps in Grächen and Zermatt, with the backdrop of the great Matterhorn!
Tulips, hyacinth, bluebells, cherry blossoms, and so much more. This is your guide to finding flowers in spring and summer in Belgium, The Netherlands, France and Germany.
Everything you need to know before visiting Europe’s most magical Disney theme park!
Come along for the ride as we see as many sights on the northern tip of Africa in Tangier, Morocco as one day allowed. From the coast (camels!) and caves to the casbah, we learned so much and are itching to return! Here’s how to make one day in Morocco memorable...
In two separate trips to Örebro, we enjoyed the various family fun the city has to offer. Get a glimpse of Örebro in the summer and over New Year’s - and decide if your trip to Sweden should include this sweet and friendly town! (I would go back in a heartbeat just for the food!)
What?! Romania wasn’t on your bucketlist? It will be now! From the amazing drives through the Carpathian mountains of Transylvania and charming towns like Sibiu to the big city of Bucharest and all it has to offer, you won’t want to miss this family-friendly, affordable locale!
Before moving from Hungary to Belgium, we had the chance to visit Krakow, Poland and nearby Auschwitz. This was a trip filled with teachable moments that we are so grateful for, as it is so important to witness history, lest we forget. Follow along as we tour Krakow (and eat so much amazing food!), the Wieliczka Salt Mine, and Auschwitz-Birkenau Concentration Camp during the pandemic. Poland is an affordable, amazing place to visit!
The hills are alive with this terrific and informative self-guided tour. Choose your favorite Sound of Music spots and curate your own route, or just visit them all!
My full review of the extraordinary experience that is dining with Ana Roš at Hiša Franko! Bonus: the best wine in Slovenia - Batič!
When we travel, we gotta eat. The best way to save money on the road is to pick up local pastries, snacks and sandwich stuff at the grocery store for breakfast and lunch. We have collected our favorite sweet and savory delights from each place we have been. Bon appetit!
Ever wonder what it’s like living in Europe? This lovely list gives you a window into life for an expat family living in Hungary, Belgium and beyond. It’s funny, it’s interesting, and it will help you prepare for that trip to Europe!
I was lucky to call Pápa, Hungary my home for almost 3 years thanks to the US Air Force. What a colorful, beautiful place to live. Even during my long walks during the pandemic, the stillness and charm was comforting. Come on a little walk with me...
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