We used some of our time in Geneva to take a quick day trip to Lausanne, and found a lot to love about the city! Read on to learn more about some of our favorite family-friendly activities and spots to eat during our day in Lausanne. How to Get to and Around Lausanne Lausanne is …
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Two (Kid-Friendly) Days in Geneva
We kicked off our big family trip to Switzerland with two days in Geneva. While the cities weren’t the part of Switzerland that stole my heart – that would be the Alps – Geneva had a lot of charm, plenty of kid-friendly things to do and eat, and was a great place to begin our …
A Kid-Friendly Long Weekend in San Diego
San Diego has a reputation as one of the most kid-friendly cities in the US, with many different museums and nature areas to entertain the family. My daughter and I recently spent a few days there exploring the city, and had a great time. Read on for my recommendations on family-friendly activities, restaurants and hotels …
Princess Makeover at Sea: A Visit to Disney Cruise Line’s Bibbidi Bobbidi Boutique
Read all about our experience visiting Bibbidi Bobbidi Boutique on the Disney Magic cruise ship.
Our First Disney Cruise: Everything You Need to Know About Sailing on the Disney Magic
A detailed review of our family’s first Disney cruise experience on the Disney Magic.
Disney Magic Restaurant Review (4 Night Cruise)
Here’s my deep dive into the three main dining rooms on board the Disney Magic cruise ship.
One Day at Disneyland: A Guide from a Disney Novice
I have to admit that although I’ve been looking forward to family travel since before my daughter was born, Disney has never been very high on my list. Partly because of the cost and crowds, but also because everyone I’ve talked to about visiting makes the planning process sound so complicated and stressful. The more …
Year-Round Water Park Fun: A Review of Great Wolf Lodge in Gurnee, Illinois
The winter doldrums can really get you down this time of year, and while it’s not always possible to book a trip to the Caribbean, an indoor water park can scratch the itch for some mid-winter summer fun on a budget. The best known chain of indoor water parks in the US is Great Wolf …
20+ Books to Read Before a Trip to Turkey (Including Books for Kids)
I enjoy doing some thematic reading before bigger trips, especially to places where I’m less familiar with the history and culture. Before our recent trip to Turkey, I tried to read as many books about and set in the country as I could, including non-fiction about the country’s history, literary fiction by contemporary Turkish authors …
All-Inclusive on the Turkish Riviera: A Review of Lara Barut Collection
After visiting Istanbul and Cappadocia, we wrapped up our family trip to Turkey with four nights at the all-inclusive resort Lara Barut on Turkey’s Mediterranean coast near Antalya. Read on for my full review of this resort.









