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A Guide to Belgium’s Best Christmas Markets

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30+ Things to Do in London With Kids (Including My 8 Year Old’s Favorite Things We Did)

The tea tray at the Science afternoon tea at The Ampersand Hotel
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Five Fantastic Family-Friendly Afternoon Teas in London

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Harry Potter Studio Tour London: Everything You Need to Know About Stepping Into the Movie Magic

Searching for Paddington in Peru during the Paddington Bear Experience
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Paddington Bear Experience Review

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Secret Food Tours London Review: All About Our London Bridge & Borough Market Food Tour

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What It’s Like to Do the Penguin Encounter at Shedd Aquarium

The view from the top of Cadillac Mountain, one of my favorite things to do with little kids in Acadia National Park
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20+ Awesome Things to Do In Acadia National Park with Little Kids

Acadia is one of the very best national parks in the US for families with young kids. Not only is much of the nicest scenery in the park accessible without doing any intense hiking, but there’s also so much family-friendly stuff to see and do in neighboring towns like Bar Harbor. I grew up visiting …

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May 13, 2026May 21, 2026
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Where to Eat in Bar Harbor/Acadia: The Ultimate Guide to Mount Desert Island’s Best Food and Restaurants

As an annual visitor to Bar Harbor and Acadia National Park for many years, I’ve tried most of the popular local restaurants in the area. These are my family’s favorite places that we return to year after year.

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April 21, 2026June 24, 2026
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Beaches Turks and Caicos: An Honest Review from a 3-Time Visitor

Considering a trip to Beaches Turks and Caicos? As a repeat guest and travel advisor, there’s a lot I love about this family-friendly all-inclusive, but it’s not perfect. Here are my honest thoughts on the resort.

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March 25, 2026March 28, 2026
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One Perfect Day in Bruges (Family-Friendly Itinerary)

Visiting Bruges for the day, either on a day trip from Brussels or on a cruise ship shore excursion? Here’s everything you need to know about what to do and where to eat in Belgium’s cutest city.

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March 12, 2026September 18, 2026
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Two Days in Brussels (Kid-Friendly Itinerary)

How to make the most of two days in Brussels with kids: what to do, where to eat, and where to stay in Belgium’s largest city.

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March 5, 2026September 18, 2026
Magnolia's fried chicken, their signature dish
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A Foodie Long Weekend in Charleston

Planning a long weekend to Charleston? This guide has everything you need to know before you go, including tons of great places to eat, suggestions for where to stay and ideas for what to do in between meals.

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February 19, 2026May 14, 2026
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20+ Books to Read Before a Trip to South Africa + Safari (Including Kids Books)

Planning a trip to South Africa or bucket list safari adventure? Check out my reading list of books about South Africa and the safari experience.

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January 28, 2026March 6, 2026
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10+ Quintessential NYC Holiday Activities (Family Friendly + Mostly Free!)

There’s no place like New York at the holidays. Check out my list of my favorite family-friendly NYC activities at Christmastime.

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December 17, 2025September 18, 2026
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Taking a Bite Out of the Big Apple with Ahoy New York Food Tours

On a recent trip to New York City, I took a food tour of Chinatown and Little Italy with Ahoy New York. Here’s my review.

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December 6, 2025April 16, 2026
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What It’s Like to See the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade In Person: Everything You Need to Know About Watching America’s Most Iconic Parade

Dream of watching the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade in person some day after years of watching it on TV? Here’s everything you need to know.

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December 2, 2025January 18, 2026

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