A friend once said to us “18 summers. That’s the number of summers you have until your kids become adults and leave the house (theoretically). Yikes! Gulp! When this was first uttered to us, we were in the midst of babyhood.…
Utah boasts 5, count ’em 5 National Parks. Seems just perfect for a summer road trip!! National Parks Pass If you have a fourth-grader, you really should look into the National Parks Pass. This is an awesome program (Thank…
Park City is known for its great ski resorts and winter fun. Sundance anyone? But, did you know that Park City is equally amazing in the summer? Yes, it’s true! We had the opportunity to visit this summer for a…
One thing families are asking themselves in 2020 in the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic, should we take a summer vacation? Travel, not to mention summer vacations just look different this year. We can’t fly anywhere. No going out of…
We decided to finish out our 3-week whirlwind Italy Journey in Venice. We had never been. But we’ve always been curious. We decided to stay 3 nights / 2 days, as it was the end of the trip and…
Florence. Just the name oozes a Renaissance Medieval vibe. The city is pretty amazing. One amazing thing we found out about Florence is it’s location is pretty close to so many day trips. You could go to Milan, or even…
While Rome is busy, bustling, and even a bit overwhelming. Florence is the Italian city of your dreams. A quick Taxi from the train station to our apartment rekindled our Italian love affair. Cute, alley-like streets, shops, restaurants, the Arno…
Rome is a busy, bustling city. It can feel rough and tumble at times. Full of tourists, street vendors, and Vespas. On the other hand, Rome is such an iconic city. The Colosseum. Piazzas. The Vatican. Sistine Chapel. Pizza. Pasta.…
Sicily is an island that is strategically located in the Mediterranean between Europe (Italy) and Africa. It’s that triangle-shaped island at the toe of the boot of Italy. The island has been conquered by the Moors, The Greeks, The Romans,…
Sicily is a big Island. It takes 5+ hrs to drive from one side to another. Sicily, while not exactly off the beaten path, is an Island that is not very touristed, especially by Americans. Now, Europeans (other Italians, French,…