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One Day In Florence: Must-See Highlights & Helpful Family Travel Tips

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Planning one day in Florence can feel overwhelming given the city’s incredible wealth of Renaissance art, stunning architecture, and world-famous attractions. I’ll be honest, I have a complicated relationship with this Italian city. Florence’s popularity draws massive crowds that can turn sightseeing into a stressful experience, but the city’s unparalleled artistic treasures make it absolutely […]

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a coffee cup with a view of Kotor Bay from our hotel in Kotor

13 Of The Best Places To Stay In Kotor With Kids

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In my many years of traveling, I know finding quality hotels for families, especially in Europe, can be a challenge. After traveling with my kids full-time and most recently the last few years through Europe, I now know what to look for. I did some digging and found the best places to stay in Kotor

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the intricate details of the front of La Sagrada Familia in Barcelona

Barcelona Like A Local: A Complete Travel Guide

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Barcelona is a vibrant and cosmopolitan city located on the northeastern coast of Spain. In this Barcelona travel guide, I interviewed a local before our trip and got insider tips for what to do in this fantastic city. Now you too can experience Barcelona like a local like we did during our vacation to Spain.

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Rosario Islands Hotels: The Top Resorts To Stay With Kids

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The Rosario Islands are a beautiful archipelago off the coast of Cartagena. If you are visiting Cartagena, I would highly recommend staying a few nights on the islands. I have put together a list of the top Rosario Islands hotels in this post that are perfect to stay at with kids. The islands are also

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The Best Way To Communicate Internationally

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If you are traveling internationally for the first time, you might be wondering if your phone will work abroad. In this post I’m going to talk about the best way to communicate internationally and some tips and tricks for saving money while staying connected. This post may contain affiliate links, meaning I get a commission

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A boy outside the city walls in Kotor with mountains in the background

A Perfect Kotor Itinerary: 3 Amazing Days In Montenegro

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So you are heading to Kotor, Montenegro? It’s a stunning destination with the towering mountains alongside the inviting bay. You are going to love it! I know we did. After spending a week in the Bay of Kotor area, I’ve put together an ideal Kotor itinerary just for you. This Montenegro itinerary is only for

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Interesting Things To Do In Kotor And Kotor Bay Area

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Kotor is becoming a very popular destination to visit. Its gorgeous location on the Bay of Kotor, or Boka Bay, at the base of jagged mountain peaks will wow you. There is no shortage of fun things to do in Kotor either. In this post, you will discover the many interesting ways to explore Kotor

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Is Panama Expensive? The Ultimate Family Cost Guide to Panama

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A Panama family vacation can vary in cost depending on where you go and where you stay. We stayed in Panama for one month in 2023 and have broken down our expenses in this cost guide to help you answer the question: Is Panama expensive? We spent the majority of our month long stay in

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San Diego neighborhood of Cartagena, Colombia

Don’t Miss Out On This Walking Tour Of Cartagena

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We were really anxious to visit Cartagena. During our family gap year we really craved beaches and beautiful historic places. Cartagena fills both of those desires. When we first arrived we wanted to learn more about this stunning city, so we booked a Cartagena walking tour. And I’m so glad we did. It was the

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Medellin Prices Broken Down With Valuable Budgeting Tips

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We are learned a lot about prices in Medellin during our family gap year. After spending over a month in the city, we are sharing a breakdown of what our Medellin trip cost. Hopefully this gives you an idea of Medellin prices, and what to expect to budget for your trip to the city of

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