Explore our family travel guides to Europe — firsthand itineraries covering Portugal, Spain, Iceland, Turkey, Belgium, Amsterdam, Prague, Germany and Gibraltar. Every guide is based on real family travel experience with honest tips, day-by-day itineraries and practical advice for traveling Europe with kids.
Travel Month – July We had two nights in Kotor booked, a rental car for flexibility, and a plan that looked easy on paper. Then we hit the Dubrovnik–Kotor border, sat for 2.5 hours without moving, watched reported wait times climb past 6 hours, and turned back. Here’s what happened, why it happens, and what
Croatia to Montenegro Border Crossing : Things to know Read More »
Travel Month: August Planning a trip to Berlin and wondering if Dresden is worth the extra day? This 3-day Berlin itinerary covers WWII and Cold War history, the Brandenburg Gate, the Berlin Wall, and Checkpoint Charlie — plus a full day trip to Dresden, whose baroque old town and rebuilt Frauenkirche ended up being one
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Travel Month: August Planning a trip to Nuremberg and wondering how to balance its heavy history with its charming old town? This 2-day Nuremberg itinerary covers both sides of the city — the sobering Nazi Party Rally Grounds and Nuremberg Trials Memorial, and the medieval old town with its thousand-year-old imperial castle — based on
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Travel Month – July After taking the train from Budapest to Ljubljana, we had just two days to fall in love with Slovenia — and somehow, that was enough. This tiny alpine country punches way above its weight: a laid-back, walkable capital in Ljubljana, and one of Europe’s most photographed lakes just an hour away
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Budapest to Ljubljana by Train: Cost, Booking Tips & What to Expect Budapest to Ljubljana by Train: What to Expect When we started planning the Budapest-to-Ljubljana leg of our trip, we had three real options: rent a car, take the bus, or take the train. Here’s how we landed on the train, and exactly what
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One city, two very different sides — history, hills, and a sunset cruise Travel Month – July Planning a Budapest itinerary and wondering how to split your time between Pest and Buda? This guide covers both sides of the city across two days — Pest’s synagogues, grand squares, and a sunset Danube cruise, followed by
2 Days in Budapest: The Ultimate Pest & Buda Itinerary Read More »
A different pace from Pest — hills, castle walls, and sweeping city views Travel Month – July After a day soaking in Pest’s synagogues, squares, and riverside sunsets, we crossed over to the Buda side for a very different kind of day. This Buda itinerary covers the Castle District, Matthias Church, Fisherman’s Bastion, and an evening
One Day in Buda, Budapest: Castle District, Fisherman’s Bastion & Gellért Hill Read More »
A walking day through Pest’s synagogues, squares, and a sunset boat ride past Parliament Travel Month – July Planning a Budapest itinerary that fits the Pest side into a single day? You’ve come to the right place. This one day in Budapest guide covers our walk through the Jewish Quarter, the grandeur of Heroes’ Square,
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Travel Month – August Amsterdam wasn’t originally on our radar, but we are so glad it made the list. We were a family of three — my husband, our 10-year-old son, and me — and we spent a few days taking in the city at our own pace. We did a canal boat ride, took
Amsterdam with Kids: Canals, Dykes, Zaanse Schans, Giethoorn & the Johan Cruyff Arena Read More »
Four days in Iceland in November gave us the Golden Circle, the South Coast waterfalls, glacier lagoons, and Northern Lights — with almost no crowds. We spent about $7,500 for 4 adults and 2 kids plus our guide’s accommodation (excluding flights and meals), most of it on a private 3-day superjeep tour. Here’s the full
4-Day Iceland Winter Itinerary: Golden Circle, Glaciers & Northern Lights Read More »
Luxembourg City – Day trip from Brussels, Belgium Travel Month – August Luxembourg City is the capital and most populous city of the Grand Duchy of Luxembourg, a historic fortress city perched on cliffs overlooking the Alzette and Pétrusse rivers, known for its UNESCO-listed Old Quarters, powerful fortifications, and status as a vital European financial and political hub. It’s a diverse, multilingual city
Half-Day in Luxembourg City from Belgium – Day Trip Guide Read More »
Seven days in Portugal gave us the perfect first-timer route: two days in Lisbon (history, hills and custard tarts), a day trip to Sintra’s palaces in the clouds, the medieval town of Óbidos plus Nazaré, the Douro Valley’s terraced vineyards, and two days in Porto — port wine, the Ribeira district and the Dom Luís
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Travel Month – August Belgium had always intrigued us with its charming medieval towns, vibrant city squares, and famous chocolates. With only two days to explore, we knew we had to plan carefully—but the beauty of the country made every moment worth it. During our whirlwind trip, we discovered the best Belgium has to offer:
3 Days in Belgium Itinerary : Brussels, Ghent, Bruges & Dinant Read More »
Travel Month – November Why Visit Istanbul and Cappadocia? Turkey is one of the most rewarding destinations for first-time visitors — a place where ancient history, striking landscapes, and rich culinary culture collide. A 10-day Turkey itinerary focusing on Istanbul and Cappadocia gives you the best of both worlds: a buzzing cosmopolitan city layered
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Travel Month – August Introduction: Why Prague is Perfect for a Weekend Trip Looking for the perfect 2-day Prague itinerary? Prague is one of Europe’s most rewarding short-break destinations — a compact, walkable city where medieval architecture, Jewish history, and bohemian café culture collide in one of the continent’s best-preserved Old Towns. Two full days is
2 Days in Prague: Complete First-Time Visitor Itinerary Read More »
Germany in Three Cities: Exploring Berlin, Dresden & Nuremberg Travel Month: August This 8-day Germany itinerary takes you through three of the country’s most historically rich and visually stunning cities — Berlin, Dresden, and Nuremberg — and is based entirely on our own family trip in August. We didn’t originally plan Germany as our main destination.
Germany 8-Day Itinerary: Berlin, Dresden & Nuremberg Guide Read More »
Is Gibraltar worth a day trip from Seville? Yes — it’s roughly [two] hours each way, and the Rock delivers a lot in a day: [the cable car up, St. Michael’s Cave, and the famous Barbary macaques]. Bring your passport for the border crossing, [and go early to beat the cable car queues]. [This guide
Ultimate Gibraltar Travel Guide – A day trip from Seville, Spain Read More »
Ten days in Spain took us from Barcelona’s Gaudí landmarks (Sagrada Família, Park Güell, Casa Batlló) to Valencia, then Seville for flamenco and the Royal Alcázar, a day in Gibraltar, and three days in Madrid — Gran Vía, the Prado, Reina Sofía and El Retiro Park. Traveling between cities was surprisingly easy. This itinerary breaks
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