If you're a Disney parks fan, you can't leave Disneyland Paris off your list. Not only do you get some new Disney magic, it's located right next to one of the most beautiful cities in the world. If you're planning your first visit, I'm here to tell you everything you need to know about Disneyland Paris! Getting there: We've always flown into Charles de Gaulle Airport. There are multiple ways to get to Disneyland from the airport. Both of our preferred methods depart from Terminal Two. ... Read More
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Two Days in New Orleans
My friend Kristin of Sippin Gypsy is guest posting today and is telling us what we should do if we have two days in New Orleans. It's a place I've never been but have always wanted to go and I want to even more after reading this! Thanks so much, Kristin! We all have that spot that we go to any chance we get. That place that resonates with us and gives us what we crave the minute we leave it. Maybe it’s the people you know there, maybe it’s the food you enjoy when you’re there, maybe it’s ... Read More
A Day at Aberdour Castle
Aberdour Castle is located in Fife, just over the water from Edinburgh. Parts of it could be Scotland's oldest standing castle with later additions added. If you're a fan of Outlander, you'll recognize it from the first season. Spending a day at Aberdour Castle is a worthy day trip from Edinburgh and an experience you won't be able to replicate in the city. From the immaculately kept kid-friendly grounds to the history inside the castle, you'll be glad you visited. The journey to Aberdour ... Read More
Visit the Home of Beaded Christmas Ornaments in Poniklá Czech Republic
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
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