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A First-Timer’s Guide to London: Where to Stay, Eat and Wander
Before we had kids, Ben and I took a trip through the South of France, Monaco, Paris and London. We started in Nice, spent time along the French Riviera, visited Monaco and then continued to Paris. London was our last stop, and it brought such a fun energy to the end of the trip. We…
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A Long Weekend in Lisbon: Where We Stayed, Ate, and Wandered
Portugal has always been at the top of my list to visit so when we were invited to a wedding in Lisbon, it gave me the push to finally get a taste of it. We left the kids at home this time and added a few extra days around the wedding and turned it into…
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5 Places in Italy I’d Go Back to Again and Again
I’ve been to Italy many times, and I can confidently say that I’m not done with it. The first trip was our honeymoon, when we did Rome, Sorrento, Positano, Capri, and Ravello. Years later, we went back with the kids and my parents, stayed in Tuscany, and eventually made our way back down to the…
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San Sebastián with Kids: Where to Stay, Eat and What to Do
People come to San Sebastián to eat, and for good reason. The city has one of the strongest food cultures in the world, from hole-in-the-wall pintxos bars packed into the Old Town to incredible Michelin-starred restaurants throughout San Sebastián, or Donostia as the locals call it. What surprised me most, though, was how easy it…
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Why Spain Is the Best First European Trip for Kids
Choosing your first international trip with kids is a big decision. You want somewhere safe, beautiful, easy to navigate, culturally rich, and genuinely welcoming to families. You also want the trip to feel enjoyable for everyone, not like a long list of activities you are rushing to complete. After traveling through Spain year after year,…
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Our 12-Day Northern Spain + Mallorca Trip with Kids
Spain has always felt like a second home to me. Studying abroad in Bilbao changed my life, and ever since, I’ve dreamed of returning. This trip gave us the chance to experience three very different sides of Spain: reconnecting with the people and culture of Bilbao, savoring the incredible food scene in San Sebastián, and…
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Packing for Europe With Kids: What We Brought and What We Left Home
Traveling to Europe with little ones is exciting, but packing can feel like an Olympic sport. After multiple international trips with two toddlers, I finally feel like we’ve found What We Packed for Spain With Kids and What We Left at Home After several trips to Europe with young kids, we have finally found our…
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12 Days in Southern Spain with Kids: Sevilla, Málaga + Estepona
Some places you visit, while others stay with you. Spain has always been the latter for me—the food, the light, and the slower pace make it especially meaningful to experience as a family. Here is the itinerary from our 12-day trip through Southern Spain, blending culture, adventure, and relaxation. I created the vision for the…
A Life Well Traveled
Luxury travel with kids, done internationally