Amsterdam is a bustling city full of art and culture. I love a good weekend city break, and with so many great museums to visit and parks to explore, Amsterdam is top of my list of best European cities! And if you’re looking for a family-friendly destination in Europe, an Amsterdam city break with kids…
On a recent trip to England, we spent 24 hours exploring London. Given the brief nature of our visit, we were looking for a way to maximize our time and see as much of the city as possible. In the end, we wound up taking one of the many hop-on hop-off bus tours in London….
Want to visit Amsterdam with kids? Read on for my family-friendly, adult-approved, 4 day Amsterdam itinerary. Amsterdam is the perfect European city for planning a long weekend getaway, and a great travel destination for families that love art, history, and exploring charming European cities. This itinerary will help you plan the best family trip to…
The Anne Frank House in Amsterdam is one of the city’s top tourist destinations. The site is a sobering reminder of the horrors suffered by the Jewish people during the Holocaust and a necessary stop when in Amsterdam. However, if you’re visiting Amsterdam with children, you may wonder whether or not you can visit the…
If you’re planning a trip to Italy and wondering, “Sicily vs. Amalfi Coast, which should I visit?” then you’ve come to the right place. Sicily and the Amalfi Coast are both beautiful destinations full of sights and culture. A trip to either will delight any visitor. But here’s the deal: Sicily and the Amalfi Coast…
Thinking of spending a weekend in Brussels? Then look no further than this guide, which outlines a 48-hour Brussels itinerary that is perfect for experiencing the culture and atmosphere of this European capital. This past May I took a solo weekend trip to Brussels, and it was the perfect place for a weekend city break!…
Spring is arguably the best time to visit New York City, not least because of the cherry blossoms that bloom throughout the five boroughs. When the blooms start, New Yorkers know that the best place to see the cherry blossoms is in Central Park. Central Park, located in the middle of Manhattan, boasts a greater…
Planning a trip to Sicily and wondering what places to put on your itinerary? Then read on, because this post lays out the 10 best places to visit in Sicily! After returning from an incredible 11-day Sicily Road Trip, we couldn’t get over the amazing concentration of sites the island has. It truly is one…
Trying to decide whether to rent a car and road trip around Sicily? Or have you already booked a car rental and are now stressing over the challenges of driving in Sicily? Well, don’t worry, because this post will cover everything you need to know about driving in Sicily and prepare you for hitting the…
As you drive through eastern Sicily, you can’t help but notice the domineering presence of Mount Etna, which rises above towns and cities, smoking menacingly. Mount Etna, or “the Etna” as locals call it, is the tallest peak in Sicily and Europe’s most active volcano. Despite its menacing presence and history of destruction, Mount Etna is…