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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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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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Saalbach ski run - one of the Zell am See ski resorts

The Ultimate Saalbach Ski Guide For Families

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Last December, my family and I went to Zell am See, Austria for a ski trip. After skiing all week at the three nearby resorts, we ultimately fell in love with Saalbach-Hinterglemm. In this Saalbach ski guide, I will give you the important details you need to plan a ski holiday in Saalbach. I will

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Marche de Noël - one of the Christmas markets in Hamburg

The Ultimate Guide To Christmas Markets In Hamburg

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Just last weekend, we went to Hamburg, Germany for a couple of days to do a little Christmas shopping and attend a concert. The holiday festivities are underway, and we had a blast visiting multiple Christmas markets in Hamburg. In fact, with the markets spread out throughout the city, we were able to explore and

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Top 10 Things To Know Before Traveling To Austria

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Before visiting another country, there are always a few things I like to research before the trip. After visiting Austria in 2024, our family learned a few things about this beautiful country. Below I have outlined the top 10 things to know before visiting Austria. In this guide, I have Austrian travel tips that dive

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Cost Of An Austria Ski Trip: Ultimate Budget Guide

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If you are trying to decide if you can afford a ski vacation in Europe or how much to budget for a holiday to Austria in the winter, then you are in the right place. We are giving a full breakdown of what our Austria ski trip cost here. We’ll include the price of lodging,

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Skiing In Zell Am See: What You Need To Know About Schmittenhohe Ski Resort

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If you are dreaming of a perfect ski trip in Austria with breathtaking alpine views, well-groomed slopes for all levels and a charming lakeside town to explore, skiing in Zell am See should be on your radar. Schmittenhohe ski resort is right in Zell am See with easy access to the slopes that are ideal

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