For many years I’ve dreamed of strolling through the narrow streets in the five quintessential villages of the Italian Riviera, Cinque Terre. Each village nestled deeply into the crevices of the rocky hillsides which cascade into the Mediterranean Sea. With homes painted in a multitude of earthy colors, adorning fresh flowers on the balconies and vines on the walls. For …
A Photo Walk Through Riomaggiore – Cinque Terre Italy Read More »
As a family of 4 we like to try out all types of accommodation options and this flashback to our 2013 Summer Road Trip was to be no different. We aren’t your typical hotel goers, as we prefer a little more space or unusual places. That said, there are times when a hotel fits the bill …
We did it! We took a 6 Week European Road Trip and had a blast. We are now home in Almuñécar, Spain and catching up on laundry and some much-needed rest. Now we will have time to actually write about all the cool things we did. I will provide you with a quick summary here …
With any family Summer road trip you will without a doubt have a pit stop. I thought it would be fun to compare our typical pit stop choices in USA, Spain, Portugal and Italy. These are typical for our family, so please feel free to share what it is like for you.
The U.S. is a great place. Sometimes though, there are strange rules and regulations that quite frankly are insane. For instance, did you know that in North Carolina, elephants may not be used to plow cotton fields. In California, peacocks have the right of way to cross any street, including driveways. There are tons of …
Generally, I can be an “A-to-B” type of person when traveling. What I mean by that is if I am at Place A, and need to get to Place B, I will often plot the shortest course, and go straight there. Not on this trip however.
As you meander the narrow streets and tree-lined canals of Amsterdam, you can’t help but wonder what it would be like to live here. To experience canal living in Amsterdam, in one of those tall narrow gable houses, each with a unique feel and personality. Better yet, to live on one of the houseboats, which …
So what is the fastest way to get to Rome from Spain with 2 Adults, 2 Kids and a Car? Take the Ferry from Spain to Rome, of course. Our summer travel plans have us exploring Italy, Switzerland and a bit of France and Spain. We thought about driving along the Med going and then …
A Ferry from Spain to Rome ? Departing from Barcelona! Read More »
Time for our Summer Road Trip! As you know we kicked it all off with a Splash at the Big Water Fight! The next morning we were up, packed and out of the house by 11am for the first leg of our Summer Journey. Today our goal was to make the 9-ish hour drive to Barcelona …
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