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Copenhagen was one of our kids’ favorite cities this summer. Here are 10 tips for visiting CPH with kids! 1. Get a museum pass! I feel like these can be hit or miss depending on the city. The Copenhagen Card … Read More

Copenhagen was one of those cities I’d wanted to visit for years and years before we actually made it. I’d heard just so many good things about it, but I didn’t know if it would be really conducive to taking … Read More

Are you traveling to Italy with kids? There are so many things to do in Rome that it’s a perfect starting point. Here’s a perfect three-day itinerary when visiting Rome with kids!     Ever wondered, “is Rome kid friendly?” … Read More

One thing about traveling a lot is we’ve taken a LOT of family photos. A fair number of those are ones where we’ve handed off our camera or phone to a stranger and we’ve had plenty of duds with just … Read More

You know those places that are so hyped that there’s no way possible for them to live up to expectations? I was worried Norway would be like that. I mean, could anywhere really be that magically beautiful? Yes, yes it … Read More

Is visiting Sweden with kids on your radar yet? If you’re interested in a family travel destination that is interesting, clean, and supremely accommodating for families, it’s a perfect choice. Here are 7 reasons to visit Sweden with kids! If … Read More

1. What shape do you see repeated in the Colosseum? The arch! Ancient Roman engineers used a lot of arches to remove weight but still keep the structure super strong. The arch allowed the Colosseum to be built to enormous … Read More

                                             We started our big summer adventure in Italy solely because we were using miles for our transatlantic flight, … Read More

Do you ever feel like Father’s Day gets a little forgotten? Between Mother’s Day just a month before and school ending and summer travel, I feel like it doesn’t usually get the attention it deserves. But I’ll tell ya what, … Read More

1. THE PEOPLE LOVE KIDS. Truly, the people we met in Istanbul were some of the warmest we’ve met on our travels, and they tended to really love children. We’ve been a few places where, while we’re definitely still glad … Read More

I’ve mentioned a couple of times on my Instagram what our plans are for the summer, but I thought it would be fun to write it all out in one place. While we haven’t completely nailed down all the details … Read More

Editor’s Note: This post was originally published in December 2013 and was updated for accuracy and comprehensiveness in October 2023. Will you be spending Christmas in DC either as a tourist or as a local? The holidays in Washington DC … Read More