One of the coolest aspects of Iceland is the insane amount of volcanic activity happening on the island. It is often called the land of fire and ice due to the more than 30 active volcanoes as well as the…
Iceland is the darling jewel of travel destinations these days and as such it has come to the forefront as an ideal family destination. There are cheap flights from all over the world to the capital Reykjavik thanks to budget…
Antoni Gaudi's Sagrada Familia Basilica has been on my wish list since I planned my first trip to Europe in 2000. Unfortunately I was lured to Eastern Europe and never made it to Spain. After all of these years, my dreams of visiting…
For the last 15 years I have been visiting family in Ireland almost on a yearly basis. Because of this, I often get emails asking for help in planning a trip to Ireland. "What should I do in Ireland" or…
One of the most stressful parts of travel for many people is the process of actually planning the trip. This is particularly true if you are heading abroad with your family for the first time. You want everything to be…
If you read my post on flying to Europe with WOW Air, you know that we took that flight to check out the popular budget airline, but also for the ability to have a quick stopover in Iceland en route…
In all the years we have been visiting Ireland, we have struggled with our telecommunication options. When we lived in India and would visit the homeland, we were able to switch over to a local SIM card easily. However, it…
After 14 years of visiting Ireland, I was slowly losing my passion for exploring the island, however I am happy to say I have found a corner of the country that has revived my love for all things Irish. County…
Visiting Ireland is a dream destination for many families and almost all visits include a stay in the nation's capital city of Dublin. While Dublin is mostly thought of for it's literary history and it's lively Temple Bar scene, there…
One of the our favorite things about traveling is visiting a destination during a local festival. Even just being an observer to local events can bring such a unique insight into the local culture. It is even better when you can celebrate…
Choosing the perfect place for your next family vacation can be tough. You want somewhere that has something for everyone to enjoy and doesn’t break the bank. Perfect family-friendly destinations typically have a good range of amenities and facilities with infrastructure…
Road tripping is a quintessential part of life in many countries around the world. Growing up in the US, we often think of road trips as being an American thing (don't we think that about all things!), but through my…
Ireland is a spectacular country with breathtaking coastal scenery from the Wild Atlantic Way to the Cliffs of Moher and up to along the Antrim Coast in the north. With so much natural beauty, it's difficult to decide just which road trip you should…
Ever since we left India 4 years ago I have been on the hunt for great Indian food everywhere we go. After living in India for almost a decade, you can imagine our standards are quite high. We need a good…
It's all over my Facebook feed these days about how children do not get enough outdoor time. One article even said "The average American child spends four to seven minutes a day playing outdoors and up to seven hours a…
On my first trip to Europe as a backpacker I was given a sound piece of advice that I'm honestly still not always great at following: Don't fret over the cost of attractions. Recognize that you may never visit again…
As much as I hate to zip through a city, sometimes it's a necessity. On our recent jaunt around Europe visiting friends and family, we had the opportunity for a quick visit to Copenhagen en route to a friends house…
It goes without saying what an amazing, world class city London is. Having visited many times prior to having a child, I was excited to see it anew through my son's eyes. There is no shortage of things to do in…
Ever since I first visited Ireland in 2004 I have wanted to get to the north to see the Giant's Causeway. Even though my husband was born and bred in Dublin he had never made the 3 hour journey to the…
Spain is an enchanting country with so much to offer visitors. Most tourists tend to stick to the well beaten paths of Madrid, Barcelona, Seville and Granada. These are amazing destinations, but we wanted a little something different to add…