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…
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.
Paris – The City of Light. Even kids who do not know much about the world will recognize Paris. With its iconic Eiffel tower and Arch de Triumph, to its glittering luxury of Versailles and the Champs-Élysées, it is a city that cannot be missed. And it is an easy introduction to Europe for kids and tweens. There is so much to do and see, five days is not enough for most, but it was enough for a group of two adults, two seniors and two (very into their phones) tweens. Here is our itinerary that was about perfect for our time in Paris.
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…
In May of 1969 the Transcontinental railroad met in Utah, and until the 1950s (and the start of the interstate highway system) it was the way of traveling the long distances for many years. Novels were made about epic train trips in Pullman Cars, and railroad museums all over the United States show how integral…
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…
What You Need to Enjoy a Multi-Generation Trip in this Quaint NJ Beach Town From Memorial Day to Labor Day, three sleepy towns on the New Jersey Coast come alive as they welcome families and young adults to enjoy the summer on the beach. The Wildwoods (North Wildwood, Wildwood and Wildwood Crest) are known for…
Are you considering a trip to San Diego, but want to know what your kids will REALLY like? In this blog you hear a lot from me, but this is a family travel blog; isn’t it time you hear from my child? I put some questions to my daughter, a budding writer, and asked her…
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…