In the Great War between 1914-1918, Belgium became one of the main battlegrounds between the great European powers. A trench system stretching from the North Sea to Switzerland was built in the farmland and mud of Belgium and France. The …
What can one say about a city that has existed for thousands of years? The Eternal City of Rome, Italy, fits our criteria for an outstanding, educational family travel adventure that combines art, history, architecture, food and culture. You can …
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One of our favorite cities in the world is Bruges (or Brugge as it’s known in Flemish). A UNESCO World Heritage site, Bruges was once a bustling and wealthy city in the Middle Ages. Its wealth was built upon its skill and …
Some of you might have a daughter who constantly insists that she’s a princess (these days, likely one from Frozen). If you’re a mother, you may appreciate being treated like a princess (or queen) from time to time as well. Old World …
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I’ve read that it would take ten years to view every item found in the Vatican Museums in Vatican City. While travellers don’t often have that kind of time to visit the museum, they are surely worth a trip in …
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Bern, the beautiful and historic capital city of Switzerland, is filled with art, culture, food, and – surprise – great things to do that won’t cost you a dime. This is no small deal when travelling in one of the most …
The fields of Belgium and France are green and bucolic, filled with quaint villages, farms and church spires. It is nearly impossible to imagine the stripped trees, bombed-out towns and mud quagmire of those same fields, as they would have …
I love Switzerland in the winter time – the snow, the fondue, the winter sports! But my absolute favorite time to be in the Bernese Alps is in summer. There are so many reasons to love Switzerland in summer; the …
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London is an amazing city. It’s big, busy, and so packed full of culture, fun, food, and wonderful things to see and do, it’s almost overwhelming. We certainly had a tough time organizing ourselves during a whirlwind long weekend visit in …
When you think of Switzerland, what do you think of? Chocolate? Cheese? Cuckoo clocks? Like many countries, Switzerland has its share of ‘icons’ that bring the country immediately to mind for tourists and local citizens alike. During our recent holiday in Switzerland, I …
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