In December 2025, our family spent two weeks roadtripping around Tunisia. It was truly a fabulous experience! When I started writing a blog about our trip, I realized it’d be easier to create different posts for the cities we visited instead of putting all the information in one long post. If you want to read […]
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A Week In Mo’orea, French Polynesia
We spent a glorious 8 days in French Polynesia in the Spring of 2022. This trip was originally planned for August 2020, but we all know what happened then. We are so glad we didn’t completely cancel the trip, but postponed it instead because French Polynesia, specifically the island of Mo’orea, quickly became one of […]
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What To Do In The Algarve With (or Without) Kids
Our family has been living in Portugal for over a year now. Our first summer in Portugal was a bit of a whirlwind as we were still in the midst of settling into our new home, didn’t have a car, and were still figuring things out. This summer, on the other hand, we had the […]
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Near Lisbon: Castelo de Almoural
I’ve been having a great time writing these post about what to do near Lisbon. It’s really amazing how many beautiful and historic places are just a short trip from the Portuguese capital. Most of these gems lack the crowds of the more popular sites, which is also nice! One of the most magical places […]
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Near Lisbon: Palácio Nacional de Mafra
If you are looking for a hidden gem near Lisbon, then you should definitely visit the Palácio Nacional de Mafra! A UNESCO World Heritage Site, this palace is one of Europe’s largest palaces, with an area of about 38,000m2. This baroque beauty is just a half hour drive from Lisbon and it’s so worth the […]
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A Weekend in Porto
In December 2024, a family revisited Porto, a UNESCO World Heritage Site known for its rich history and beautiful sights. They enjoyed exploring iconic landmarks like Torre dos Clérigos and the Livraria Lello, while also discovering modern favorites like Mercado do Bolhão. Their experience showcased Porto’s charm and vibrant culture, especially during the holidays.
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Khorezm Fortress
After spending time in Khiva, it was time to head to Bukhara. While reading about how to get from Khiva to Bukhara we learned about the Khorezm fortresses, located in the middle of the Karalpak dessert, between Khiva and Bukhara. We learned that visiting the fortresses would only add a couple of hours to the […]
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Uzbekistan With Kids
Uzbekistan is probably one of the most underrated destinations our family has ever visited. After years of wanting to visit Uzbekistan, we finally made the trip happen on April 2024, and it quickly became one of our family’s favorite destinations! If you are thinking about traveling to Uzbekistan with kids, you should! In this post […]
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A Week In Guatemala With Kids
Over Spring Break 2022 we spent a week in Guatemala with our kids, and it was a fantastic experience! Guatemala is truly a wonderful place to travel to in general, and with kids in particular. There is so much to see and do in this small country, that we had to carefully choose our itinerary. […]
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Day Trip To South Caicos Island
Our trip to Turks And Caicos was over a week long, which meant we had enough time to check out another island while we were there. I’m not exactly sure how we chose to do a day trip to South Caicos Island, but I’m happy we did! When we started reading about the island, it […]
