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Did you know that Pink Flamingos are native to southern France? We didn’t either until reading about the wild flocks that come to stay in Camargue National Park. We were going to be in the area and figured we had to check it out. It turned out to be a highlight of our trip to …
Fontaine-de-Vaucluse is a perfect picturesque stop. We were drawn in by the promise of a river that appears from a rock face and stayed to enjoy a lovely river walk, a paper mill and small town exploration. Fontaine-de-Vaucluse has several paid public lots. In February parking was no problem, but I’m sure in high season …
Pont du Gard has been on my bucket list since we moved to Europe. I just knew I had to see the three level, Roman aqueduct in person. Our winter visit provided us with cooler temperatures and no crowds, making our visit to Pont du Gard nearly perfect. Pont du Gard has two parking lots, …
It is February and we are still firmly settled into the winter doldrums in The Netherlands. Yet, on a sunny Sunday you can find nearly half the country out on the beaches, dressed in winter coats going for a walk. I guess we’ve been here long enough to feel like it was a necessary because …
We ended up in Enniskillen at the end of our Northern Ireland trip because we were staying at the Manor House Country Hotel for a bit of a rest at the end of the trip. We had been on the go for most of the winter holidays and wanted to take it easy before we …
This post contains affiliate links. If you’re looking for a getaway with your family in Northern Ireland look no further than the Manor House Country Hotel in Enniskillen. We spent two nights enjoying the property and surrounding area as a relaxing end to our Northern Ireland trip. The Manor House Country Hotel sits on the …
The Point Bar is the town pub on Magilligan Point in Limavady, Northern Ireland. The weather was dreary and we needed a bit of a drive to kill some time. The Point Bar had excellent online reviews and maybe even a ferry over to Ireland, so we decided to drive out to the Point Bar …
Londonderry is the second largest city in Northern Ireland. It is full of charm and a must on any Northern Ireland itinerary. It is easily combined with a dip over the border into the Republic of Ireland to see a stone fort. Londonderry is full of historical significance and easy to traverse on foot. It’s …
Against our better judgement we decided to throw in one last outdoor endeavor in the pouring rain and popped into Dunluce Castle. This medieval castle is perched out on an outcrop looking over the sea. It’s a great ruin with plenty to explore and a small kid-friendly discovery museum. There is ample street parking outside …
This post contains affiliate links. Giant’s Causeway is likely the main driver for most visits to Northern Ireland. We were excited to have the chance to visit Giant’s Causeway with kids after missing it on our Ireland trip in 2011. Sure, the weather in early January was grey, windy and wet. That somehow only enhances …