Maximizing Your Trip: 3 Essential Travel Steps for Success

Since arriving in Europe as American-Expats, we have been fortunate to have traveled to 26 countries as a family of four with our little ones (4 and 2-years-old), as well as host dozens of visitors and meet up with other family and friends on trips. Additionally, for my blog, I constantly read other travel blogs … More Maximizing Your Trip: 3 Essential Travel Steps for Success

Sicily, Italy Family Vacation Guide: Exploring with Young Children in 1 Week

In August 2023, we took our last family trip as a family of four (baby #3 coming in October!) to a city that has been on my list for a long time – Sicily! Italy is our favorite country to travel to as a family, and now Sicily is my favorite city in Italy! I … More Sicily, Italy Family Vacation Guide: Exploring with Young Children in 1 Week

1 Day in Dublin with Toddlers – Helpful Family Friendly Tips

In July 2023, we took our four-year-old and two-year-old to Dublin, Ireland to visit our friends! I was 7-months-pregnant, so fatigued easily, so the trip was mostly enjoying with our friends and letting the kids explore and eat good food! I consolidated our favorite family-friendly spots that our hosts took us to, in case you … More 1 Day in Dublin with Toddlers – Helpful Family Friendly Tips

Best Activities to Do to Explore Budapest with Toddlers in 2 Days

Budapest is such a beautiful city! I have always heard wonderful things, but was surprised at how much more I liked it than I anticipated. I consolidated family-friendly tips on exploring Budapest with toddlers. Best Activities to Explore Budapest with Toddlers Transportation/Car seat Requirements in Budapest: We primarily walked or took taxi cabs or Ubers … More Best Activities to Do to Explore Budapest with Toddlers in 2 Days

Key Tips to have a Memorable Trip in Lahore, Pakistan with 2 Young Kids

Pakistan Overview Pakistan is where my parents were born and raised, before they immigrated to the United States. Growing up, our parents took my sister and I to Pakistan once or twice a year to visit extended family and stay connected to the culture. As we have gotten older, we go less often, but still … More Key Tips to have a Memorable Trip in Lahore, Pakistan with 2 Young Kids

Discover Portugal and Spain with this Memorable 10 Day Itinerary

Portugal had been on my bucket list for years, so I was thrilled when we planned it for our first babymoon. We visited first week of January, and the weather was quite mild compared to other Europe destinations. I listed below our take-aways from the trip (i.e., restaurant and activity recommendations and our itinerary details), … More Discover Portugal and Spain with this Memorable 10 Day Itinerary

Helpful Road Trip Guide to Jerusalem and Bethlehem from Amman for 1 Night

In December 2022, during our week-long trip to Jordan (for the full itinerary for Jordan, visit the blog post here), we took an overnight trip to visit Jerusalem and Bethlehem. We were based in Amman, Jordan. Although it was a bit tight, it was absolutely worth the effort, and I would do it again in … More Helpful Road Trip Guide to Jerusalem and Bethlehem from Amman for 1 Night

Planning a 1 Week Trip to Jordan with Toddlers

In December 2022, my husband and I took our three-year-old and almost two-year-old to Jordan. We visited Amman, the Dead Sea, Petra, and Wadi Rum. We were blown away by the kindness and hospitality of Jordanians. From the beginning of our trip, when the car rental employee properly installed the seat/buckled in our kids to … More Planning a 1 Week Trip to Jordan with Toddlers