Some of you might have a daughter who constantly insists that she’s a princess (these days, likely one from Frozen). If you’re a mother, you may appreciate being treated like a princess (or queen) from time to time as well. Old World Europe has many castles, or châteaux, where it’s possible to dream of being a princess for a …
Being a Princess for a Day at the Château de Versailles Read More »
I’ve read that it would take ten years to view every item found in the Vatican Museums in Vatican City. While travellers don’t often have that kind of time to visit the museum, they are surely worth a trip in themselves if you had the time and the interest. If you’re wondering whether you can …
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Bern, the beautiful and historic capital city of Switzerland, is filled with art, culture, food, and – surprise – great things to do that won’t cost you a dime. This is no small deal when travelling in one of the most expensive countries in the world. Our list of 7 excellent, fun, and totally free things to …
The fields of Belgium and France are green and bucolic, filled with quaint villages, farms and church spires. It is nearly impossible to imagine the stripped trees, bombed-out towns and mud quagmire of those same fields, as they would have looked one hundred years ago. The year 2014 marked the centenary of World War I. It …
I love Switzerland in the winter time – the snow, the fondue, the winter sports! But my absolute favorite time to be in the Bernese Alps is in summer. There are so many reasons to love Switzerland in summer; the vast miles of hiking paths, the alpine air, warm sunshine, and the fresh Alp cheese …
7 Tips to Enjoy Summer in the Swiss Alps in Adelboden Read More »
London is an amazing city. It’s big, busy, and so packed full of culture, fun, food, and wonderful things to see and do, it’s almost overwhelming. We certainly had a tough time organizing ourselves during a whirlwind long weekend visit in London-town, but it IS possible to get a real taste of the city, even if …
When you think of Switzerland, what do you think of? Chocolate? Cheese? Cuckoo clocks? Like many countries, Switzerland has its share of ‘icons’ that bring the country immediately to mind for tourists and local citizens alike. During our recent holiday in Switzerland, I thought it would be fun to play with some of the typical Swiss icons through …
Most of us don’t go to Europe to visit a mall. In fact, we actively avoid them most of the time. But when the mall is an architectural wonder that also includes the most incredible Adventure Pool & Spa facility we’ve ever seen, it’s a must-see attraction. Westside is located in Bern-Brunnen, Switzerland, about 10 minutes from the …
Switzerland isn’t all about the mountains, though they are a prime reason to travel there any time of year. Swiss cities, towns and villages offer families a surprising number of things to see and do. One of our favorites is the UNESCO World Heritage Site capital city of Bern, Switzerland. Its slower pace, beautiful historic buildings, green spaces …
10 Ways to Enjoy the Historic City of Bern with Kids Read More »
I love Switzerland. It’s my maternal homeland, and I have strong ties to this compact, western European country of mountains, cows & chocolate. We enjoy visiting Switzerland every chance we get, and are always amazed by its beauty, sense of order and unique history and culture. On a recent visit, we decided to try a unique …
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I’m Claudia, an adventurous mom who loves to explore the world and travel with my family. This site shares modern-mom-tested family travel sanity tips, destination advice, and inspiration to stay ever curious and create lifelong travel memories.
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