Tag: Europe
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Three Days in Barcelona: Tapas, Tile Mosaics, and the Art of Letting the Day Win
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Some cities stay with you long after the trip ends, and for us, Barcelona has always been one of them. Long before traveling with a backpack full of snacks, portable chargers, and emergency Band-Aids, Chris and I came here on our honeymoon armed with nothing but youthful energy and the…
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Paris in the Spring: Three Days Worth the Wait
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Spring Break 2026, Part II We pulled into Paris via the Eurostar—gliding beneath the English Channel and emerging into the French countryside. It was one of those travel moments built up in our heads for years. For Luke and Jake, making it to Paris truly was a bucket list experience.…
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48 Hour London Itinerary: A Fast-Paced Family Travel Guide
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Spring Break 2026 wasn’t supposed to be ambitious. Yet, somehow it turned into a whirlwind 48-hour introduction to London (en route to Paris, Madrid and Barcelona) that felt equal parts a little chaos and magical. In true Thomas style, this trip was stitched together with credit card points, flexible expectations,…
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An October Love Letter to Italy: Part II – Florence, Tuscany and Bologna
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Continued from Part I: Rome and Bologna Florence felt like a reset. After Rome’s intensity, Florence wrapped us in beauty and balance. Over three days, we explored the city at an easy pace, blending art, food, and movement. If you’re planning a trip to Italy in autumn, Florence is one…
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Spanish Paella Recipe: Family-Style
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Jump to Recipe The first time I saw paella being made, it was sizzling in the middle of a roof desk patio in Barcelona. The aroma of saffron, garlic, and seafood drifted through the air. Our little class gathered around the pan, laughing, talking, and waiting for the rice to…
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Family Trip to Rome and Bologna, Italy (Food & Travel Guide)
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This Rome and Bologna itinerary shares our family travel experience exploring historic landmarks, incredible food, and everyday life in two of Italy’s most fascinating cities. An October Love Letter to Italy: Part I Italy in the fall feels like a deep exhale. This was a trip in the making for…
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Traditional Hungarian Chicken Paprikash
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Chicken paprikash is one of Hungary’s most beloved comfort foods, featuring tender chicken simmered in a rich, creamy paprika sauce that’s full of warm, savory flavor. Made with authentic Hungarian sweet paprika, onions, sour cream, and simple pantry ingredients, this traditional chicken paprikash recipe is an easy one-pot meal that’s…
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Andorran Mushroom Omelette Recipe (Truites de Carreroles)
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This traditional Andorran mushroom omelette recipe, known as Truites de Carreroles, is one of the simplest and most comforting dishes from the Pyrenees. Made with eggs, mushrooms, herbs, and cheese, it showcases the rustic flavors of Andorran cuisine while coming together in under 30 minutes. We found the love child…
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Ooni Pizza, Attempt #1
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Omg, I got myself an Ooni for Christmas. It has taken a hot minute to save all those accolade points from work to get this baby. Having this blog has been an excuse to build up quite the collection of miscellaneous appliances and tools over the years, like a spatzle…
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Moldova: Tochitura (Pork Stew)
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To say it’s been a minute would be putting it ligthly. To say I’ve had a minute, would also be an understatement. It’s hard to believe, but we actually have moved across the country this year. TWICE. (More on this to come…) But in short, we left Denver this past…