A Family Guide to Crete

There is certainly something to be said for shoulder season travel.  You do risk less than perfect weather and maybe everything won’t quite be open yet for the season, but the trade off is getting to have beautiful beaches like this to yourself!  We think it’s worth it, what about Continue Reading

What to See and Do in Madeira

Madeira is a Portuguese archipelago that lies just off the coast of Northwest Africa.  You might have heard of the namesake wine that the island is famous for; but it’s also known for its warm, subtropical climate, making it a popular European destination for those who need a little winter Continue Reading

How to Spend Three Days in the Scottish Highlands

This year we celebrated our 10-year anniversary and we were lucky that it lined up with the kids’ fall break and Lukasz’s parents being in town to watch them so that we could take a trip to celebrate just the two of us.  We debated long and hard about where Continue Reading

Geneva Day Trips: 3 Fall Family-Friendly Hikes

Happy November!  Fall is just flying right by, which makes me a little sad because it’s probably my favorite season in the mountains.  The colors are just so unbelievably beautiful, the summer visitors have left, and the mountain trails are peaceful and inviting.  To make the most of our favorite Continue Reading