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The Ultimate Kid-Friendly European Alps Itinerary

Four countries. Three weeks. Two toddlers. And one unforgettable adventure. From alpine coasters to via ferrata to cliff walks, this itinerary will get your entire family’s adrenaline pumpin’! Yes – even with toddlers in tow. But don’t worry, you’ll still have time to slow down and live like the locals. Wander charming cobblestone streets in …

Vienna Christmas Markets with Kids: The Best 3-Day Itinerary

We just returned from three days of Christmas rides, lights and delights in Vienna, and I am officially drinkin’ the Christmas market ‘Kool-Aid’ (or Glühwein in this case). I can’t wait to go back to Europe for more Christmas magic. Three days in Vienna was just enough time to get it all in. If you’re …

How to Dress for European Christmas Markets

My two biggest tips for visiting the Christmas Markets in Europe: 1) bring cash, and 2) dress for cold weather! You never know what kind of weather will hit – for us it was raining in Vienna and record-breaking freezing in Munich. So many factors, not just the temp, will affect what it really feels …

Beautiful Bavaria

Bavaria is a state in southeast Germany known for its beers, brats, giant pretzels (or ‘Brezel’ in German) and beautiful countryside. I’ve never taken so many pictures from the car while driving. That’s how pretty it was. Germany’s bright green, manicured hills are stunning. Did you know that they manually landscape those hillsides? We saw …

The Best Things to Do with Kids in Munich

Alright. So Munich doesn’t have all the hype and impressive landmarks that Paris and Rome have. However, it does have charming streets, relaxing parks and fun, lively beer gardens. You won’t go hungry or thirsty, with the biggest beers and ‘Brezel’s (pretzel in German) you’ve ever seen. Not to mention mouthwatering potatoes. And this city …

Best Day Trips From Munich

Bavaria is one of the most beautiful places I’ve ever been to. With so much to see and do, it’s the perfect spot for any length of vacation, with or without kids. Once you’ve had all the fun in Munich that you can handle, venture out to some of these impressive day trips. We ventured …

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Best Kid-Friendly Hotels in Munich

I have two great hotel recs, and I have personally stayed at both. This review is based on our stay in suites at both hotels: Hotel Torbrau and Hotel Munchen Palace. We loved both for different reasons. I researched hotels for hours and these were the best I found in terms of location, room size, …

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River Surfing in Munich Anyone?

Did you know you can surf in Munich? Yes, the city-nowhere-near-an-ocean-Munich. River surfing, that is. And these guys (and girls, yeah!!) are no joke. When I visited the city for the first time, I was so impressed by these surfers. It looked so fun, I wanted to try it myself. When in Rome right? Being …