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, fondue and skiing! – but my absolute favorite time to be in the Alps is in summer. There are so many reasons to love Switzerland in summer; the vast miles of hiking paths, the clear, alpine air and warm sunshine, fresh Alp cheese and chocolate sandwiches …
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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 …
What can one say about a city that has existed for thousands of years? Rome fits our criteria for an outstanding, educational family travel adventure that combines art, history, architecture, food and culture. You can spend a few days or an entire month exploring the glory of Rome, as it exists today and as it …
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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 …
A Swiss ski holiday is the stuff of dreams. If you’ve ever wanted to take your kids and the family skiing in the snow-covered wonderland of the Swiss Alps, the Adelboden-Lenk ski region in the Bernese Oberland is the postcard-perfect place. Adelboden The picturesque alpine village of Adelboden is located 45 minutes by car from Bern, and is situated at an altitude of …
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, and one of our favorites is the UNESCO World Heritage capital city of Bern, Switzerland. Its slower pace, beautiful historic buildings, green spaces and …
How to Enjoy the Amazingly 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 …
It must be tough being what Rick Steves calls the ‘most beautiful castle in Europe‘. But Rick’s right, Burg Eltz is certainly one of the neatest and most well-preserved castles we’ve ever visited anywhere in Europe. The castle of Burg Eltz, is located in Moselkern near the Rhineland in central Germany. It was built 850 years ago, and …
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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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