Sintra is a charming town and UNESCO World Heritage Site nestled in the hills outside of Lisbon, Portugal. It boasts castles, palaces and ruins and is an absolute must-see if you are in the Lisbon area. We planned our getaway to Lisbon (we were based in Valencia, Spain at the time) before we had even…
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When in Quarantine: Learning from Our Lockdown in Italy
Our family has been traveling full-time since August 2019. We have three young children – 4-year-old twins and an 18-month-old baby. Our trip abruptly ended two months early in Italy when we chose to come back to the US due to the COVID-19 outbreak in Italy and around the world. I am having a hard…
Essential Travel Gear for Babies
When we began our trip around the world, our little one was eleven-months-old. He will be twenty-months by the time we head home. The amount of change that babies go through in nine months is insane! Keeping up with how much they grow, their changing interests, and their ever-evolving developmental needs while traveling long-term could…
Why Cabanyal is the Best Area of Valencia for Families
Cabanyal is an area of Valencia, Spain that has a ton of appeal for tourists, mainly the proximity to the beach! If it’s not on your radar as an area to stay (or at least play) in while in Valencia, it should be! Our family stayed in the south end of Cabanyal for ten weeks…
38 hours in Doha, Qatar with Kids
How our family of five spent 38 hours in two king-sized rooms at a 5-Star hotel for only $56 in Doha using the Qatar Airways’ Stopover Program. Coming soon… In the meantime, feel free to Contact Us or connect on Instagram if you have questions.
21 Things to Do in Valencia with Kids
Valencia, Spain is a fantastic place to visit with children and is full of sights and activities for the whole family to enjoy. My family and I spent three glorious months living in the Cabanyal area of Valencia. We have three young children – four-year-old twins and a baby that turned one during our time…
Bordeaux with Kids – Family Friendly Wineries
Bordeaux is the land of flowing fields and full glasses. The famous wine region of France is probably not what you envision when you think of a family getaway, but I am here to change your mind! This post will cover where to stay, play, and, most importantly, drink in Bordeaux if you are traveling…
Planning an Around the World Trip with Children
Planning a trip around the world, or any extended travel, is not an easy task or one to be done too flippantly, especially when you have children. There was a time in my life that I packed up a backpack and headed to Peru on a one-way ticket. My only plan was to come back…
What We Packed to Travel the World
How do you pack to travel the world for nine months with three kids in tow? We haven’t been on the road very long, so this answer is still evolving. I fully intend to do a follow-up on this post at the end of the trip with a comprehensive list including what we should/shouldn’t have…