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
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
Copenhagen, Denmark is a very charming city! It is clean, easy to manoeuvre a stroller, and has several activities that young kids would enjoy. Our itinerary was as follows: 2 full days in Copenhagen, 1 day trip to Malmo, Sweden, and then a 2 day trip to Legoland Denmark in the city of Billund. Where … More Exploring Copenhagen, Denmark with 2 Toddlers: Helpful Family-Friendly Tips
For my husband’s birthday in March, we wanted to escape the Amsterdam cold weather. We decided to take a four day trip to Barcelona, which has a much more mild temperament during the month! We had such a great time, probably because of our hotel location, blend of activities with downtime to stroll, and delicious … More Enjoying Barcelona with Toddlers
Our little family of four lives in Amsterdam, while the rest of our family live in the US, London, and Pakistan. Although we socialize and see relatives fairly often, seeing large groups of new faces is not part of our toddlers norm – and it can get overwhelming when we go on out-of-town family reunions. … More Best 6 Tips on Preparing Toddlers for Family Reunions
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
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
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
The number one question I get from people who want to travel with their children pertains to the actual flying aspect. My husband and I have taken over 40 flights with our three-year-old and two-year-old; so here is what we have learned from our experiences put into a guide on flying with toddlers and babies. … More A Detailed Guide to Flying with Toddlers and Babies