Rome has a way of capturing your heart from the moment you set foot in the city. Maybe it’s the history you see everywhere you look. Maybe it’s the food, where it’s near impossible to find a bad meal. Maybe it’s the spiritual feeling you have being surrounded by some of the greatest religious sites…
When you think about Paris, it’s hard not to think about the Eiffel Tower. It is the iconic landmark of the city, that anyone recognizes from the silhouette alone. My kids recognized the Eiffel Tower right away, though I suspect it’s because it was often featured in “The Miraculous Ladybug”. When my daughter decided on…
Lisbon, the capital of Portugal. We went, without a plan but more of a dream. We knew we wanted to explore this unique city that we had heard was a great place to visit. But Lisbon wasn’t known for it’s list of sights and museums we needed to visit. Lisbon was known for being a place to be in. To walk around and soak in the feeling and the culture. To wander the hills and sit at a random café. I have traveled to many of the big “famous” cities in Europe so I was skeptical Lisbon would live up to the grander. But one day and we were in love with this soft, beach side city that contained all the beauty of Europe and more than it’s fair share of the warmth (in weather and people). Instead of planning, check out the top things to do in Lisbon, and how to take this city nice and slow.
Washington DC is a must-visit for any family who lives in the United States. Washington DC is where you can see our federal government in action, learn more about the history of our great country, and engage with your family in any way that is important for you. Washington DC had been a dream trip…
We had miles. We had a companion pass and credit that was expiring. We had a random four-day weekend in October. And we had a desire to take a trip and visit a new place. Being West Coast based, we decided to head up to Seattle, Washington and check out the fun town known for…
There are so many iconic places in New York City to be photographed. During a recent trip to New York, we decided to focus our time in lower Manhattan, a location we had not visited much with the children. From the beautiful new World Trade Center Transportation Hub, the Oculus – to the South Street…
After spending months locked up with your family, you may be in desperate need of quality time with your significant other. As cases start to decline, people are starting to think about travel, and in particular the chance for maybe a romantic getaway. If you have some childcare from your “quaran-team”, even an evening with…
The windows at Macy’s, the Rockefeller Center Tree, the music show outside Saks’ 5th Avenue, St. Patrick’s Cathedral – these are memories that are seared in my brain. During my childhood, my father took us into the city every December and we hit all the major spots. Christmas in New York is a magical time. …
“You are going to Medford? What the heck is in Medford?” That was often the question I received when I mentioned our plan to stay in Medford Oregon for the long weekend. But they didn’t see that Medford Oregon has a lot more going for it, more than one might see at first glance. Awesome…
As a young woman, pre-kids, I remember a mentor telling me about the quaint Ashland Oregon. She raved on about outdoor theaters, the Oregon Shakespeare Festival, the cute boutiques, and the lovely cafes lining Ashland Creek. I dreamed of a romantic weekend getaway enjoying the town with my husband. However, that sadly never happened. But…