Tag: Family Travel
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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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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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Sunny Days & Beachy Waves: A Puerto Vallarta Summer
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I don’t know if it was the lack of time or motivation, but I finally booked trip without an itinerary. Summer had started quick and hard this year and just kept going. Another house move. A new job. Summer photography class and daily swim team practice. The thought crossed my…
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American Southwest Road Trip (Colorado, Arizona & New Mexico)
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A Spring Break road trip through the American Southwest just might be the best time of year for this type of travel. But no matter the temps, the desert roads seems to go on forever. For reference, we covered Southern Colorado, Arizona, New Mexico and just a literal footstep into…
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Seattle to Whistler: Sea to Sky Highway Road Trip
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If you’re looking for one of the most beautiful road trips in North America, the drive from Seattle to Whistler along the Sea to Sky Highway should be at the top of your list. This route is famous for its dramatic mix of ocean views, towering mountains, and waterfalls—all packed…
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Hakone Onsen Experience: Ryokan, Forest Bathing & Day Trips to Nagoya and Osaka
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The Last Leg – Like much of the rest of the trip, this last leg was still a fast-paced, whirlwind experience. It just had some down time for soaking at “the spa” as well. More to come on that, but there is a reason for the quotations. This portion, although…
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10 Days of Costa Rica Family Travel
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Finally, Not a Recipe This Week … And a return to travelling! Nope, this one is not about cooking, though there will be a mention or several about food. Instead, it’s an actual real-life account of our trip to Costa Rica this summer. We left our little virtual kitchen and…