Scandinavia is a very expensive part of the world to visit. We had always thought a cruise to the Norwegian fjords would be completely out of our budget range. Even now that we are in a better financial place to take this trip we wondered if it really was...
Create Your Own Shore Excursion in Bergen, Norway
The last port stop on our fjord cruise was to the city of Bergen (or Bryggen). I was really excited to visit here because our photographer friend Monica who lives in Bergen was going to be playing tour guide for the day. Not only would I get the chance...
40 Things to Do in Morocco You Haven’t Thought Of!
There’s a lot to do in Morocco but chances are you’ve only heard of the same things over and over again. Today, that’s going to change because I’m sharing 40 things you haven’t thought of doing! Sit down and grab your mint tea – it’s time to go exploring!...
48 Hours in Copenhagen with (or without!) Kids
Do you ever want to feel like a kid when you travel? To go back to the memories of family vacations where it was completely acceptable to spend the morning bike riding, eat an ice cream cone for lunch, spend the afternoon at the amusement park and lay down in...
Going Danish on a Copenhagen Food Tour
The first thing I do when we’re going somewhere new is search “CITY NAME + FOOD TOUR” – yes I really am that single sighted. We travel for food and it’s a major part of our lives so it only makes sense to do this. After our cruise to...
An Art Nouveau Adventure in Ålesund, Norway
Our second cruise in Europe took us to the Norwegian fjords, a trip I had always wanted to take but wasn’t sure how we’d ever afford. Travel in Norway isn’t exactly cheap but we pulled off this trip for much less than you might think – and I’ll be...
Getting Lost in Geiranger, Norway
Anyone that has been to Geiranger knows this title is an intentional joke. Situated at the end of the one Norway’s iconic fjords, this teeny-tiny town boasts only a few handfuls of year-round residents. Only one road goes into and out of town (and most of the buildings and...
5 Tips for Finding Cruise Deals in Europe
A European cruise might sound like a vacation that is out of reach financially; however, it’s not as expensive as you might think. Just like with a Caribbean cruise, there are plenty of deals to be found for a European cruise. Cruising in this part of the world is...
6 Tips for Trying New Foods at Home and Abroad
Food is life in our household. We’re constantly trying new recipes, searching out new restaurants, or planning our next culinary vacation. But I know trying new foods isn’t as easy for everyone. Whether you are traveling abroad, discovering a new restaurant in the next town over, or even if...
Why Every Parent Should Take Their Child on a Solo Trip
A few years ago my friend Julie, a mom of three kids, told me she takes each one of her kids on their own trip regularly. At first I scratched my head and wondered, why not just take them all on a trip at the same time but after...
