Lessons Learned in Andorra It all started on our way to Andorra – that tiny country in the Pyrenees between Spain and France. We decided to stop there for two days of skiing on our drive from Germany to Portugal. Just before the French-Andorran border, we
Read MoreWax Shadows and Jelly Donuts — A Teen’s New Year’s Eve in Germany Before we left on this trip I was wondering how we would celebrate the holidays. Would we keep our traditions or celebrate the traditions of the countries where we’d be traveling? Would they
Read MoreAn Unexpected Mystery Day in Gibraltar Mystery Day. It’s become a tradition in our house. I make a list of things for the kids to pack but don’t tell them where we’re going. I always add some things to the list just to throw them off
Read MoreA Teen’s Thoughts on Travel Most kids my age would probably be in school right now, but not me. I’m in Marbella, (pronounced Marbeya) Spain. My name is Maya. I’m 13 years old, and our family is traveling around Europe this year. I love traveling. I
Read MoreWith a Little Help from Some Strangers I really don’t like traveling. I get air sick, car sick, boat sick, and I really don’t do well with greasy fast travel food. The six of us (my husband, our three daughters, our dog and myself) are taking
Read MoreA School without Walls Whether we’re reading about the Queen of Denmark, roaming around a 1,000-year old castle or realizing that afternoon siestas are really good for the soul — we’re all about discovering and learning this year. We’d also like to learn about how kids
Read MoreNew Experiences in Old Bohemia The first time I went to Czechoslovakia I was in middle school. We went to visit my grandmother, my uncle and my aunt. I’m sure my brother and I argued plenty in the back seat during the drive through Germany, but
Read MoreThe Story Behind Our First Story I love traveling to new places, exploring new cultures and foods, seeing new things and meeting new people – but there’s also something really special about going back to familiar places time and time again, especially as we change and
Read MoreSalzburg and Lessons from Maria We spent the last few days in Salzburg, Austria — land of Mozart, strudel and The Sound of Music. The unbelievably beautiful mountains and lakes surrounding the city make you feel like someone photoshopped you into a postcard. Of course, the
Read MoreA Birthday and a Rescue Birthdays are a big deal in our family. I remember my daughter wanting a fairy forest party for her fourth birthday. We spent weeks looking on Craigslist for artificial Christmas trees and ended up with a fake forest in our tiny
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