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Over two Millenia ago, the world was ruled by the Roman Empire. From England to Africa and from Syria to Spain, one in every four people...

It felt great to be back in the Bay Area. Last time I was there was in 2014, the year we moved to Switzerland. I've heard plenty of scary...

It sure takes a lot of effort (and money) to keep kids busy during summer break. This is my first year looking for summer camps in Waco...

Looking for ideas on where to go during Spring Break? If your kids love animals (like my twins do) I highly recommend a weekend getaway...

Cameron Park Zoo This is a wonderful zoo! Tons of shade, happy animals, and a playground with a splash pad that is priceless during the...

Hello, It's been a while, a VERY LONG TIME. People kept asking me when I was going to start writing again, but life has been incredibly...

In the almost 6 years we’ve been living in Switzerland, we have probably received more visitors than we ever did in the five years we...

Hip. Vibrant. Romantic. Budapest is truly an European gem with so much to offer. Picturesque boulevards, great food, plenty of bars,...

This year to celebrate our 12th wedding anniversary and Alexis’ birthday (they both fall on the same day) we decided to stay in...

Oh Thailand! Where to begin? I loved everything about Thailand, the food, the culture, the people. It is so easy to fall in love with...

Our first destination of 2018 was Cambodia. Specifically, Siem Reap. Since the main purpose was to see Angkor Wat, this time we did not...

When I got an email from EasyJet offering flights from Basel to Cagliari, Sardinia for 30eur ($35) per person (round trip) to travel in...

Sweden is truly one of those countries where I could move to without thinking it twice. Alexis and I were lucky enough to travel with...

Freedom, gender equality, and an excellent welfare model are some of the reasons that make Denmark one of the happiest countries in the...

The Republic of Ireland is a small country/island, roughly about the size of Indiana. Yet, it impressed me how different one corner can...

Prague, the capital of the Czech Republic offers the charm of Paris, at a fraction of the cost. Savor history, architecture and...

Christmas is my favorite season of the year! Tis the season to be jolly and happy. But also to pull ones hairs trying to find the perfect...

One of the items in our bucket list since we moved to Zürich was to visit Stonehenge. However, we did not want travel all the way just to...

If you are not afraid of heights an are looking for a not-too-strenuous hike in the Alps, this one will not disappoint. Last year Alexis...

We love festivals. They provide an excellent opportunity to learn about the culture and traditions of different countries. From burning a...