Ah, Paris, the city of lights, the city of love. It has the power to seduce you with its promise of romance, gastronomic delights, dramatic architecture, and its world of art and fashion. Sitting at a streetside cafe sipping a cappuccino and taking in the hustle and bustle of the city is one way to …
Fall Travel Ideas – Close to Home or Far Away
I love to travel anytime of the year! As a teacher my vacations are tied to the school calendar, but one day I will retire and then I will be able to head out to explore whenever I want! Right now, there are so many wonderful places to visit. I love fall weather! Typically it …
Want to Win a Trip to Spain or Thailand?
Want to Win a Trip to Spain or Thailand? I do! I am excited to bring this amazing opportunity to you today. The winner gets to choose between a Basque Country adventure or a relaxing trip to Thailand. Which trip speaks to you? You can choose between a biking, hiking, paddle-boarding, and caving trek through …
Planning a Summer Vacation
They say that the family that plays together, stays together. With our large family, getting everyone’s schedule to line up and allow for all of us to be together can be very challenging. So much so, that planning a summer vacation where we can all be together is hard. Who wants to go on vacation? Everyone, …
Finding the Best Travel Deals
I am always on the hunt for a good travel deal. As a teacher and parent that loves to globe-trot, I have to stretch my travel dollars as far as possible. I do this in a multitude of ways working hard to put the pieces of my travel puzzle together to fit our needs and budget. …
8 Top Sites to Visit in Cophenhagen
Last November my husband and I were able to visit Copenhagen, Denmark. We loved the hygge (coziness) of this beautiful city. The days were short, the weather was cold and wet, the candles were lit, and everywhere you looked people were bicycling to and from their destinations. The city was alive. Visiting in late November …
Our Five Favorite Restaurants in Ireland
Before I went to Ireland I had no idea that this beautiful country was also a foodie’s paradise. Yes, we have all heard of the potato famine, and if you are like my family you celebrate St. Patrick’s day with a giant slab of corned beef and a side of boiled cabbage, potatoes, and carrots. …
Top Things to Do and See in Dublin, Ireland
We had such an amazing time in Dublin. I love the capital city of Ireland. It is a vibrant, lively city full of history, great shops, top restaurants, and some of the friendliest people that you will meet anywhere in the world. We had so much fun exploring that we needed to add one more …
Our Ireland Itinerary – A 14 Day Tour of the Island
We just returned from a two week trip to the beautiful country of Ireland. I cannot say enough about how magical this island is. Over the course of the next week, I will be writing and sharing with you many of the wonderful gems that we came across on our journey around the island. But …
Planning a Trip to Ireland
Planning a vacation can be very exciting, yet for me it can also be a daunting task. As you may have noticed, I love to get away, I love to explore new places and meet new people. What becomes overwhelming at times is trying to work out our schedules. With six kids coming and going, …