Amsterdam -- the capital of the Netherlands -- captures the imagination with its beautiful and artistic heritage, canal system and historic …
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Rome travel tips: When is the best time to visit Rome?
I'm often asked when to go to Rome, the best time to visit Rome, the Eternal City. It depends, of course, for reasons I go into below. But read on …
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Amsterdam travel tips: When is the best time to visit Amsterdam?
Originally founded as a humble fishing town, Amsterdam became the world’s premier trading center in the 17th century. Although the Dutch capital is no …
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Europe’s 5 dreamiest train rides
Traveling Europe by train is a quintessential experience for European travelers. It is my transport of choice; I opt for a train over buses and …
D’oh! 7 things I always forget to do before traveling
I make the mistakes, so you don't have to. Here are seven things I always, without fail forget to do before heading out on a trip. Consider this blog …
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Paris for kids: Paris’ 5 best family experiences
1. Pack a picnic lunch and spend the day in Luxembourg Garden Launch a sailboat in the fountain, ride the carousel, catch a puppet show or just …
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How to choose the right Eurail pass for your family trip to Europe
Even in the age of ultra-cheap airline flights and plush coach buses, train travel using a Eurail pass remains my preferred method of transportation …
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6 ways to coerce your kids into trying new foods while traveling
My son used to somehow subsist on a diet of grilled cheese sandwiches and chicken fingers. He was never what one might call an adventurous eater. He …
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When you’re traveling as a family, for the love of god, don’t spend the entire time together
Ah, togetherness, ain't it grand? Traveling as a family: stepping over each other in cramped hotel rooms, cooking in tiny apartments, queuing up for …
Just because you have kids doesn’t mean you must give up backpacking
Well, you're pregnant. Or you just had a baby. While travel is probably the last thing on your mind at the moment, let me assure you of one thing: You …
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How to tour the Louvre with kids (and minimal screaming and crying)
Traveling with kids in Paris should be a joy for everyone -- both kids and adults, which is exactly the argument I make in my guidebook, Paris with …
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Do I need a Paris Museum Pass for my kids? A guide to Paris museum tickets for under 18s
Even though under-18s are usually free, is it worth buying a Paris Museum Pass for kids? The short answer is: No, your kids do not need a Paris Museum …
