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Travel with 3 Boys: Incentive to Behave
The problem: They fight! It is not easy to corral 3 boys, which is frequently necessary when traveling. There are always waits for boardings, check-ins, subways, tables, and much more. And when the boys are corralled, they use tactics like a pinch or prod to annoy one another for entertainment, or for revenge from some…
Read MoreCity Tour – Top Pick for Family Travel
A bus tour was not included on our London agenda years ago because they are expensive, at least for our tight budget. But we splurged last summer, taking a live-guide bus tour of Munich, and a few days later, a recorded-audio bus tour of Berlin. Now that we’ve experienced those tours in Germany, we will…
Read MoreTravel Games with Toddlers and Kids – Keep Them Entertained
I placed the saltine between my toddler’s toes. Then I maneuvered his foot toward his mouth so he could take a bite of the cracker, proving that parents get very creative when trying to entertain a little one on a long trip. He thought the cracker-in-the-toes routine was hilarious. He also thought it was funny…
Read MoreFamily of 5 in London for 46 Pounds Per Person Per Day
Readers have inquired: How much to budget for a trip to Europe with kids? One big factor is the age of your family members. If you have toddlers, the total will be much less because they won’t need a regular meal, and you’ll probably not be able to visit as many tourist spots because little…
Read MoreSchool Group Travel Insurance Warning
I recently wrote about travel insurance for families (See previous post: Family Travel Insurance – Be a Smart Buyer), and today came across this article in the Seattle Times online that came from Detroit Free Press by Ellen Creager. The article is titled Don’t buy insurance from your tour operator. It warns that doing so…
Read MoreFamily Travel Insurance – Be a Smart Buyer
I am a ‘what-if’ kind of person. I’ve used this phrase to describe myself for years, even before I had kids. When I was single, I always made sure I had enough life insurance so that my parents or sister wouldn’t have to pay off the balance of my Toyota Tercel auto loan should I…
Read MoreFamily of 5 Shares Hotel Bathroom (WC)
That while on vacations we all manage to get ready for each travel day with one hotel bathroom is a wonder to me. (Don’t worry, I’m not going to describe anything too personal!) The bathroom routine is made more difficult because three members of my family have a (probably unusually) high degree of modesty. I’ll…
Read MoreBarcelona – Family Travel Dining Tips
We are dreaming of traveling to Europe again – maybe in 2011 we’ll get across the Atlantic Ocean once more. (We are saving those airline miles!) The kids have let me know that Spain is on their wish list. Our family of 5 loves big cities, so Barcelona will certainly be a top priority. Here…
Read MoreGrocery Shopping in Tuscany
Grocery stores in Italy carry beautiful produce and other products. It is truly a treat to shop there, much like shopping in a high-end gourmet grocer in the United States. While we were staying in the more rural region surrounding Florence, we encountered a few different types of stores. Click here to read how to…
Read MoreRome on my mind . .
My daughter just returned from Rome with her Latin class — lucky girl. Looking through her beautiful photos has me reminiscing. Check out this article with photos for a little virtual traveling EuroCheapo. Also for some great cost saving and consumer advice, EuroCheapo has an informative article regarding dining for the uninitiated or budget traveler…
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