Where in the world… Fun Facts 1. The two most valuable sports franchises in the world are both Spanish: futbol (soccer) clubs Real Madrid and FC Barcelona. They are worth $3.44 billion and $3.2 billion respectively, according to Forbes. 2. When you lose a tooth, it …
Category: Europe
Tales from the Road (Trip) … With Kids Part 6 (Asturias, Spain)
The end of our two-week road trip through Portugal and Spain had us living the farm life in Spain’s north central province of Asturias. Well, actually, the real end of the trip was in La Rioja. The best part of those last few days of …
How Umbria Changed My Travel Outlook
Allow me to introduce myself: I’m Erin, the newest mom to the group thanks to my little dude Nico, who turned eight months old yesterday. I want to start out this little get-to-know-you session by confessing some of my expectations for travel as a mom. …
The Reason We Travel
It is our last morning in Umbria, Italy. My 5-year old daughter is restless. Instead of playing with her new friends, she’s upset about wearing shorts over a dress, she’s whining about having to eat breakfast and finding any excuse to complain. She is naturally …
Tales from the Road (Trip) … With Kids Part 5 (Galicia, Spain)
Spain’s northwestern-most province, Galicia with kids is a must! With amazing seafood, great wines, beautiful beaches and a strikingly beautiful coastline, there’s something for everyone. While Galicia may seem remote in relation to Spanish geography, it’s actually closer to Madrid than Maine is to New …
Country Spotlight: 5 Kid-Friendly Ways to Learn About Italy
Where in the world… Fun Facts 1. Vatican City is the smallest country in the world and located within Italy’s capital city, Rome. A country within a country! 2. The internationally known Baci (Italian for “kisses”) chocolates have been manufactured by the Perugina company in …
A Weekend with Kids in Madrid
Madrid is a great city to visit with kids. Little ones are welcome everywhere — museums, restaurants, cafes, shops — and there are playgrounds around nearly every corner. Food, Glorious Food There is some great food to be had in Madrid (and the wine is …
How to Introduce Your Kids to New Cultures without Leaving the Country
By introducing kids to other cultures, we expand their horizons, teach them to respect others and ultimately help them to become open and accepting individuals. To achieve this you don’t necessarily need to pack your passports and cross international borders. Cultures vary, not only between …
Wine Tasting with Kids in the Douro Valley, Portugal (Tales from the Road (Trip) … with Kids Part 4)
En route from Lisbon, to Galicia we decided to spend a night in the Douro Valley, Portugal’s famed wine region. We selected the Aquapura Hotel because it has a great reputation, was in good proximity to wineries and they were offering an amazing deal on …
Eating with Kids in Lisbon, Portugal (Tales from the Road (Trip) … With Kids Part 3)
Our Lisbon stop was short but with sufficient time to sample some great fare and a couple of ice cream shops as well. Traveling through central Portugal, the Portugese Coast and parts of Spain with a 5-year-old and 11-month-old, we decided that it was easier on …