Italians know how to dress, they know how to eat and they know how to live La Dolce Vita. They also make great wine and are incredibly warm and welcoming toward children. If you travel as a family, why on earth wouldn’t you want to go to Italy? This guide to visiting Italy is intended…
Rome – the ultimate historic, foodie, cultural – and of course romantic – destination. Before you start reading that Rome travel guide to plan your trip, though, it’s worth giving some thought to this question. When is the best time to go to Rome in Italy? There is no straightforward answer to this. You might…
We recently visited Rome as a family and were blown away by all the fabulous fountains we found in the Italian capital. While everyone’s surely heard of the Trevi Fountain, there are many more fountains in Rome well worth visiting. Many of these are located close to other famous sites too, including the Spanish Steps,…
Rome Sweet Rome. This incredible Italian city belongs on every bucket list, and we were recently lucky enough to visit as a family ourselves! In this post, we’re sharing all that we’ve learned about the Eternal City and put together this 4 days in Rome itinerary, so you, too, can enjoy this beautiful city. This…
When most people think of Paris, they think of the Eiffel Tower, the Louvre Museum, and Notre Dame Cathedral. But there’s so much more to this vibrant city of lights than just those well-known tourist attractions. If you’re looking to explore beyond the usual suspects, consider taking a few day trips from Paris by train….
Salzburg, the city of white gold, gets its name from the salt which has been mined here over the centuries. The city is a UNESCO World Heritage site that draws visitors by its sheer charm and ambiance. With so much history and beauty, you will not be at a loss when deciding what to do…
Magical. Regal. Extraordinary. Vienna is all of these, plus more. It is quintessential Europe. If you are looking for the ultimate European getaway, Vienna has to be one of your stops. Definitely check out the following things to do in Vienna with kids… or even without. You can’t go wrong. Top 15 Things to do…
With so many things to do and see in Salzburg, you may be wondering if purchasing the Salzburg Card is worth the money? As a family that frequently uses all-inclusive city passes, we took the Salzburg Card for a test. Here are all the details. What is the Salzburg Card? The Salzburg Card allows a…
Are you traveling internationally for the first time and wondering what you need to do before you go? It’s definitely more complicated than domestic travel. Certain things only apply to international travel. Add these items to your international travel checklist to help sort out what needs to be done before you leave. 1. Get a…
Looking to go back in time when the Viennese café scene started? Look no further than the oldest café in Vienna – Café Frauenhuber. Oldest café in Vienna – History Café Frauenhuber is the oldest café in Vienna. The building itself dates back to 1746. A coffeehouse first moved here in 1821, however, it has…
Can you really visit Austria and not have any of the famous apple strudel in Vienna? More power to you if you can, but for those of us who love this mouth-watering tradition, I found the best apple strudel in Vienna. Of all the places we scoured looking for the best cafés in Vienna, the…
How is it there are so many coffee houses in Vienna? Is it the coffee or is it the conversation that people come for? On my visit to this truly remarkable city, I decided to investigate what some people think are the best cafes in Vienna. Staying at the Park Hyatt hotel, the concierge gave…
