As an avid crafter, I'm always thrilled to be able to visit a place where the products I use are actually made. There's nothing better than watching your favourite materials come to life. I was recently able to visit Rautis, found in the Liberec Region of Czech Republic, and toured their glass bead production shop where I watched how these beads are created from start to finish. Even if you're not a crafter, it's worth it to Visit the Home of Beaded Christmas Ornaments in Poniklá Czech Republic ... Read More
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Verdant Works Jute Mill
There are so many reasons I love exploring Scotland, but one of my favourites is that you can go almost anywhere and learn a super detailed and varied history. We have visited Dundee a handful of times since we moved to Edinburgh (it takes less than 1.5 hours by train) and it's easy to come up with reasons to go back. Most recently, we visited the Verdant Works Jute Mill. We spent a fascinating few hours there and could have easily spent longer. Verdant Works may not be at the top of your list ... Read More
A Day on Inchcolm Island
As much as I absolutely love Edinburgh (and I really do!), there are so many day trips outside the city that are worth exploring whether you live here or are visiting. We first spent a day on Inchcolm Island when we visited Scotland a couple of years ago and enjoyed it so much (even though that day had some of the coldest rain I've ever felt) that we knew it was a place we'd take the girls to some day. It's an easy bus ride from the city to the boat and it's really worth spending a day on ... Read More
Secret Best View in Paris
It's no secret that I love Paris--I often choose to go back over exploring someplace new. It probably dates back to learning French as a young kid and dreaming of one day visiting. I'm comfortable in Paris and enjoy visiting favourite places, but each time we go we make sure to do something new. Scott and I have been up the Eiffel Tower numerous times, most recently taking the girls up in February, but this time we wanted a view *of* the Eiffel Tower. This is what you need to know about ... Read More
On Your Mark Jet Set Go Shirt
I've been having so much fun making travel plans lately. From two day jaunts to month long treks, I'm getting really excited for the next year. I might even get to check off my ultimate bucket list destination! You can't go wrong with friends, family, and super fun places! I made this On Your Mark Jet Set Go Shirt because while I'm enjoying the planning phase, I'm super antsy to board that plane and get going. Whether you're suffering from a bout of wanderlust or are about to head off on an epic ... Read More
A Night at the Brussels Christmas Market
One of the (many) things that had me excited about moving to Scotland was fairly easy access to European travel, especially during Christmas Market season. Christmas markets spring up all over Europe and Scott and I thought it would be a fun goal to hit as many as possible. Each market has a unique feel to it, but they all have a central area full of stalls selling food, drinks, and anything you could possibly want to buy. Whichever Christmas markets you decide to visit, you really should put a ... Read More