Munich with Kids: Bouncing from Beer Gardens to English Gardens
Remember that scene from Sweet Home Alabama, when Reese Witherspoon’s character is surprised to run into an old classmate and her baby…in a bar? โLook at you…You have a babyโฆin a bar,” she stammers. Well, there are no rolling eyes or surprised looks if youโve decided to babywear and beer-chase in the Bavarian…
Read More15 Things to Do in Westerly, Rhode Island This Summer
Itโs that time of year again!ย Itโs beach-time baby! ย If sandcastles are on your kids’ minds, then it’s time to load up the car — and I know just where to go.ย Plug Westerly, Rhode Island into Waze and hit the road.ย ย ย Westerly is a southern Rhode Island coastal town that offers plenty…
Read MoreTop 10 things to do in Rome
Spend a day at the Colosseum and Roman Forum:ย ย Walking through the Colosseum and Roman Forum brings the term โfield tripโ to a whole new level.ย There arenโt many cities that have such significant ancient structures still standing and available for touring. ย It may not look quite the same from 2,000 years ago, but youโll…
Read MoreThe Best Activities in Kauai
Nepali Coast By Air: If you travel to Kauai, one common thread of advice youโll hear is to see the Nepali Coast 3 different ways: by air, by sea, and by land walking along the Kalalau trail.ย Although all 3 excursions were unforgettable, if I could only choose one, I’d hop onboard the helicopter ride.…
Read MoreHow to Spend a Perfect Weekend in Woodstock, Vermont
Explore the town & shops Donโt let the size of this tiny town fool you — you can do as much damage to your credit card here as 5th Ave!ย Iโm happy to report the prices are (mostly) more affordable than a day spent on Manhattanโs shopping avenue, but the stores are still curated for…
Read MoreThe Most Exciting Things to do in Cappadocia
If possible, I loved our itinerary for Cappadocia even more than Istanbul. Pelin, our guide from SRM Travel, not only showed us the โmust seeโ things, but also personalized our trip based on our input and desire for a combination of history and adventure. ย She enriched each day by introducing us to local friends, giving…
Read MoreThe Best Istanbul Tours Led by Locals
Certain locations have that special ability to transport visitors back in time and Istanbul is one of those spots. Having spent 7 years as a high school Global history teacher, my husband is used to including a history tour or 2…or 5…on our trips.ย Since the Byzantine Empire was part of my curriculum, he prepared…
Read MoreCommunity Village Experience
Beyond the Safari Experience I recommend taking a break from safari rides one day in order to spend time with the locals, who live amongst both the challenges and the beauty of the landscape. ย Singita Grumeti Faru Faru works in conjunction with the Grumeti Fund Community Outreach Program, arranging for hotel guests to visit communities…
Read MoreBest Activities in Sicily for Adventure Seekers
Sicilian Cooking Class Alessia Listroย is a native Sicilian who will welcome you into her home and show you the ropes around an authentic Sicilian kitchen.ย Our day started with a personal tour of a spectacular, open-air food market in Ortigia — the same one Alessia ran through herself as a child.ย She knew everyone –…
Read MoreThe Best Activities to do in Cape Breton in the Summer
If youโre trekking to Northern Nova Scotia, chances are you are going all the way there to experience the golf at Cabot Links.ย As mentioned in my blog post, my husband calls Cabot Links “the Pebble Beach of Canada,” and it remains one of his favorite places. ย I asked him to pass along some of…
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