Copenhagen is a vibrant, colorful, whimsical, walkable city in central Denmark. As the capital city, it offers an abundance of history, culture, and beauty. If you're planning a family trip to this lovely piece of Scandinavia, read on for recommendations of interesting things to do for all ages. Getting Around in Copenhagen Copenhagen has a […]
Gothenburg, the second-largest city in Sweden (trailing Stockholm, the nation's capital), is a lively city with plentiful balconies, lovely biking/walking paths, and interesting architecture - not to mention a clean and charming full-scale amusement park that you've probably never heard of. It's a delightful city to visit with children of all ages. If you find […]
When we first researched the eight cruise ports on our 12-night European Capital Cruise with Princess Cruise Line, I wrote "not as excited about this port" about Oslo. How wrong I turned out to be! In a word, Oslo was outstanding. Breathtaking in beauty. Vibrant in culture. Rich in history. Gorgeously green. Oslo's population struck […]
When we first researched our 12-night European cruise and saw The Netherlands on the itinerary, I envisioned us going to Amsterdam. As it turned out, however, Amsterdam was 90 minutes from Rotterdam, our port city. After having several friends recommend that we try a smaller town rather than the hustle-and-bustle of Amsterdam, we considered visiting […]
After 12+ years of back-to-school shopping, I've learned several things. To assist you in the shopping season, I've put together a list of some of the best clothes, shoes, accessories, bags, and school supplies for the 2024 back-to-school season. Hope you and your family have a wonderful school year! BOOKS & SCHOOL SUPPLIES Quartet Markers […]
Researching what to pack for an upcoming cruise to Europe? Our family recently returned from a 12-night European Capitals cruise aboard the Caribbean Princess (Princess Cruises) - and we have plenty of tips to share! Our cruise itinerary began in England and took us through Belgium, The Netherlands, Norway, Sweden, Denmark, France, and Germany at […]