Efteling was the family vacation we didn’t know we needed. After opting for an intense 7 day cruise last year, Javi and I wanted to try a slower-paced trip this summer break with our 4-year-old twins. When Javi suggested taking the kids to Efteling, a theme park in Holland, I was hesitant; as a Floridian…
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10 Things to know before moving to Sanlúcar de Barrameda, Spain
Living in Spain is an exciting prospect, but adjusting to life in a different country can be challenging at first. Over the years I’ve come to love all the quirky characteristics of pueblo life in Sanlúcar de Barrameda, but there are definitely some things I wish I’d known before moving here. Below are some quick tips…
What NOT to do when cruising with kids: Italy, Greece and Croatia
For some reason I thought cruising with the twins (age 4) would be similar to the days when I cruised without children…HA HA. We survived the cruise and even enjoyed some parts. Overall I’d give the experience a 7 out of 10; partly because of my overexpectations and partly because I was underprepared. Here are…
4 Days in Valencia: Top tips for visiting Valencia with toddlers
My family visits us in Spain every year during Christmas. They’re quite familiar with Sanlúcar (our home), so this year we decided to plan a mini getaway to someplace new. Last year I chose Galicia (a bad idea in winter, especially with sick kids) so this time I opted for a sunny and warm destination….
Cadizfornia with kids: Visiting Sotogrande, Castellar, Tarifa & El Palmar
“Am I brave, or just insane?” I thought to myself as I hauled my 20-month-old son up the side of a cliff in Tarifa at midnight. We were walking back to our amazing rental and the “10 minute walk to the center” advertised on the website seemed to be more of a hike than I’d…
3 Day getaway to Barceló Punta Umbria Beach Resort with babies
With 13 month-old-twins, Javi and I are looking for “easy” travel destinations these days; places that are a short drive away, feature flat landscape (i.e. stroller-friendly), and have outdoor attractions to see. Luckily we live in Sanlúcar de Barrameda, which means there are lots of great places nearby. We decided to book a few nights…