There is something incredible about driving up to a castle, and knowing you will be staying there that night. For someone as castle-obsessed as I am, it gives me goosebumps. What if I told you that I found a castle you can stay in for 130€ a night for a family of four. Breakfast included.
When you’re thinking about visiting Italy, camping is probably not at the top of your wishlist. But this is not camping in the North American style. We spent a week camping near Venice, and had air conditioning, a kitchen, and real beds. For a fraction of what it would have cost to stay in the city itself.
Spend a weekend in Venice and experience the Doge's Palace, a gondola ride, some of the best food and drink with locals, and soak in the atmosphere of this incredible canal city.
Can you do Amsterdam in a day? You can definitely get a feel for this beautiful city full of canals and history. Follow along with us as we explore this Dutch city for a day with our eight-year-old with us.
An online language learning platform, Lingoda connects you with native speaker teachers in small group classes or private lessons for learning German, French, English or Spanish. I review my experience learning German with Lingoda.
As a budget airline hub, Stuttgart in southern Germany is easy to get to. Don’t just limit yourself to the town itself though – there are some incredible things to see you can manage in…
Cologne, or Köln in German, is famous for its cathedral, its beer, and its intense Karneval parties. High on our list for our visit also included the Chocolate Museum. I truly didn’t expect to enjoy this museum as much as I did – but it is well laid out, interesting, and fun for adults and kids.
Visit this hidden gem in southern Germany: a medieval monastery above a cute half-timbered town, with views over the rolling hills and farms. Explore the grounds walk along the 17th-century outer wall.
Step into this fairy tale Fachwerk (half-timbred) town in southern Germany. It will steal your heart with its covered bridges, excellent art gallery, friendly folk and good food.
Get the local's guide to how to visit the beautiful Heidelberg Castle in Germany. It's a beautiful ruin that has inspired writers and artists for centuries.
Thinking about a visit to Germany with kids? From castles to Christmas markets, I've got your covered with loads of great places to visit and things to do.
As a Canadian living abroad, I’m sometimes called upon to provide a meal from the old country, this French-Canadian staple is one of my favourites.
How we feel about the food, about the language, and of course, travelling around the country exploring.
Mulled wine, vintage carousels, intricate wooden toys, hot sausages, sparkling trees, ice rinks – German Christmas Markets are so worth visiting.
Take the scenic route through the Black Forest, there's so much to see in this fairy tale landscape.
Frankfurt makes a great homebase for discovering western Germany. I've pulled together four great day trip destinations that aren't too far away to make it doable with kids.
The French countryside in the Bourgogne, or Burgundy, is as beautiful as you’ve heard. Rolling hills, vineyards surrounded by old stone walls, picturesque farm buildings, and the occasional châteaux perched on a hill. Burgundy is…
The heart of Burgundy wine country is a lovely place to explore with small people.
Bike helmets. I know lots of people don’t like them, question their efficacy, and chafe against helmet laws. And while I appreciate how annoying they can be, I have also known a couple people who…
Let me show you my favourite photography spots and tell you some amazing stories about Heidelberg's old town.
