People’s ideas of the best place to stay are as varied as their ideas on the best food or the best music. There are many factors that affect one’s choice. When we were deciding where to stay in Barcelona, we had to look for a place that could accommodate all 4 of us, had free parking nearby, and was...
Barcelona with Kids. And a Free Printable!
3 days in Barcelona with kids in tow. What do you do? Here is our list + a free printable....
Wednesday Postcard: Kandy, Sri Lanka
Hi Everyone! It is Wednesday Postcard time, where we share a favorite image from one of the places we’ve been as a family. Consider it a digital post card, delivered directly to you. In the tradition of an old school snail mail post card, we keep the writing brief and to the point. Without further ado, let us begin....
Wednesday Postcard: Triesenberg, Liechtenstein
Visiting Trisesnberg, Liechtenstein, was one of the highlights of our time in Europe during 2014....
Wednesday Postcard: Varenna, Italy
Today we’re sending you a postcard from a fantastically beautiful corner of the world: Varenna, Italy. We drove our rented Fiat Panda 4×4 onto a ferry and motored across Lake Como. Little Turtle slept through the whole thing, quite content in his car seat. We enjoyed amazing views of the lake and the picturesque towns on its shore. This...
Living in Shenzhen, how Do You Like It?
Here’s the short answer: we do like living in Shenzhen, China! As for the detailed answer, read on. Why do you like living in Shenzhen? Shenzhen is a huge city of over 12 million people, but it’s very well developed and easy to navigate. Main streets are wide, traffic is generally orderly, which is fairly unusual in China’s cities,...
Wednesday Postcard: Eze, France
Hello from Eze, France! Holy cow, Eze is a beautiful little town! It’s tiny, but really neat, situated up high in the hills with an amazing old village to stroll around. Check out the view of the Cote d’Azur from the Exotic Garden! The only downside is it can be a bit crowded, and parking can be a bit...
Sri Lanka with a Baby
Our family trip to Sri Lanka was quite an adventure, as well as an affirming experience that we could still explore the world with a baby. ...
Wednesday Postcard: Nong Khai, Thailand
A statue of a smiling Buddha at Sala Kaew Ku Park in Nong Khai, Thailand...
The Best Last-Minute Gifts for Traveling Kids 2018.
So here you are, with the 1st week of December already behind you, but the holiday presents for the globe-trotting kids in your life are still unpurchased. Here are the best last-minute gifts for traveling kids and some of them don’t even require shipping. (As of the time of writing, all of these can be delivered by Christmas). All...