Tag: Tips & Tricks

Kid Friendly Hotel, Hasliberg Switzerland

Kid Friendly Hotel, Hasliberg Switzerland

We hit the hotel jackpot with this lovely little hotel we found in Hasliberg, Switzerland, a sleepy little mountain town. Whenever we find a great place to stay with the kids I want to shout it from the mountain top! It can be so hard 

Family Hotel Rooms in Europe

Family Hotel Rooms in Europe

Finding hotel rooms in Europe for families can be a challenge. Since growing to a family of five in October we’ve become experts on seeking out options that will fit our family. Here is a rundown of options that we hope helps you travel Europe 

Monet’s Garden in Giverny France

Monet’s Garden in Giverny France

We opted to spend an afternoon exploring Monet’s Garden in Giverny, France. The drive was a bit of a backtrack but sitting in the RV we realized how close we were and that everything would be in bloom. We knew we had to go and 

RV Life: Our First RV Adventure

RV Life: Our First RV Adventure

This trip started as most of my crazy ideas do, with a Pinterest post. Next thing we knew Jeff was off looking at rental RV’s that would fit our family of five. I read everything I could find about installing car seats into RVs and 

Evora, Portugal With Kids

Evora, Portugal With Kids

The first stop on our Portugal driving tour was Evora. This old walled city came highly recommended for its old world charm. It’s one of the “most beautifully preserved medieval towns” according to Lonely Planet (and just about every other guide book). It certainly did 

Bed Box from Jet Kids // Review

Bed Box from Jet Kids // Review

Bed Box from JetKids combines a ride-on suitcase with an in-flight leg rest all in one lightweight package. We fly a lot and I’m always looking for ways to make the most out of the limited space we have. I’m clearly not the only one 

Flying With Kids – Survival Tips

Flying With Kids – Survival Tips

We have all seen it – a family with two kids sitting a few rows ahead of us on a flight. Both kids are screaming, the floor is encrusted with smashed cookies and a layer of wet wipes and the oldest just ran past you 

Flying Budget Airlines in Europe – Usually More Than What You Pay For

Flying Budget Airlines in Europe – Usually More Than What You Pay For

Our readers ask some questions more than others. One question is about budget airlines in Europe. With so many small carriers in Europe, it is hard to know which airline to fly, especially for those less familiar with the hubs and national carriers. On a 

Safartica Northern Lights Picnic

Safartica Northern Lights Picnic

Seeing the Northern Lights was on top of our wish list for our visit to Lapland. Choosing to book on our own meant we could tailor the trip to the best experiences for the kids. We chose an evening picnic with Safartica thinking we would 

Santa Claus Village, Rovaniemi Finland

Santa Claus Village, Rovaniemi Finland

We spent one of our days in Finland exploring Santa Claus Village.  There is easily a full day of adventures here particularly if you book all your outside activities out of this location. Santa Claus Village is easily accessible from Rovaniemi by bus (#8). The bus