Our favorite family trips through Europe — from biking in the Netherlands to exploring Italy’s ancient ruins and charming small towns.
Museum Voorlinden in Wassenaar, The Netherlands has been on my radar for a while. (Wassenaar is a suburb of The Hague and easily reached by public transportation from Den Haag Central.) I’m a big fan of contemporary and modern art. I find it interesting and easily digestible with kids. We had not yet visited Museum …
Finding a place to stay with kids is typically the most stressful part of trip planning. We ended up trying out two hotels in Barcelona, one was moderately priced and the other was a luxury hotel. Here is the rundown on both! Eric Vokel Boutique Apartments The Eric Vokel Apartment Hotel BCN is perfect for …
The Thermen Museum is built around the Roman ruins of a bathhouse exactly where they were discovered. It is not worth a visit to the area just to see this museum, but it is the perfect place for a stop if you’re passing through. The paid city garage is a 2 min walk and the museum …
If you are looking for a fun steam train ride in the Netherlands then the Stoomtram Hoorn-Medemblick route is for you. It combines a ride on a steam train with a boat ride that allows you to see much of the scenic countryside. The route offers amazing opportunities all year long. Even more exciting the …
I love everything Christmas. Since arriving in Europe, the Christmas Markets have played a huge role in my winter festivities. I try to cram in as many as I possibly can. We have found them all to be different and worth exploring in their own right. So despite many online mixed reviews, when we found …
Every time we head to Maastricht we learn more about the city that charms us. This year we headed into the city to check out the Magical Maastricht Christmas Market. The entire city center is decked out in lights. The days are short and typically grey so the lights on the street make everything feel …
The Dutch take their voetbal (soccer) quite seriously so it took a couple of years before we felt it was a good idea to take our oldest to a soccer match. There is a small history of violence at some soccer matches in the Netherlands due to hooligans in the stands, but we felt perfectly …
The European Space Agency’s (ESA) Space Expo visitor center in Noordwijk is an impressive sight. There’s no comparison to the Kennedy Space Center or Johnson Space Center – both in America – but Space Expo is a great activity for families. The visitor center is co-located with ESA’s facility, nestled up against North Sea dunes. …
One fall weekend each year, Royal Delft opens its doors to the community for Delft Blue Days. During Delft Blue Days admission to the Royal Delft factory is free (typically €13.50) and they host a variety of activities for adults and children. My dear friend Julia made sure we had it on our calendars this …
Every year my Facebook feed fills with images of Christmas in America making me a tad homesick. Sure, our days are full of Sinterklaas festivities and we visit Christmas Markets and drink Gluhwein. It is all great, but it is not the same as back in the U.S. Luckily, I’ve found a place that fills …