If you are visiting Billund, do yourself a favor and take a drive out to Brande, Denmark. Just 25 minutes north, Brande is a cute Danish town with regular festivals and a penchant for art. In fact, there are dozens of murals painted throughout the downtown area and each summer they host an International Street …
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Roller coasters, boat rides and Legos. What could be a better combination? Legoland Billund is the perfect place to spend a day if your children love Legos! Here are answers to your questions about how to plan a great trip to Legoland Billund. What is it? Legoland Billund is the original Legoland, which was built …
Billund, Denmark is the home of Lego. Several years ago the Lego company opened its newest attraction, the Lego House. Built to look like a stack of Legos, the Lego House is one part museum, and one part play room, but its infused with creativity beyond anything I’ve ever seen. From the moment you walk …
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After two years of travel restrictions, the world is opening back up for travel and thousands of people around the world are taking to the skies and returning to travel with the hope that it will be the same as we remember. Here are a few tips to help make your summer travel to Europe great. …
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A short distance from London is the beautiful area called the Cotswolds. With quaint old houses, amazing gardens and a ton of open green space, the Cotswolds is the perfect place to get some R&R after a trip to London. The town of Broadway lies on the “The Cotswold Way”, a national walking trail that …
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If you loved Top Gun: Maverick, you should consider attending the Royal International Air Tattoo (RIAT) in England in July. Imagine breakneck speed and aerial stunts above you and static displays you can walk right into. Here’s a look at our day at the RIAT. In the summer of 2017, our family was lucky enough …
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One of my favorite cities in Europe is Salzburg. There is so much history in this city and best of all it can be experienced in a day. But if you have three days to spend, there is so much do to in this area that should not be missed. Day 1 Whether you’re a …
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If you’re heading to Spain this summer and planning to visit multiple cities – I highly recommend that you plan to take the train. Rental car rates are astronomical this summer and Spain has a high speed train network that’s easy to navigate and moves you quickly across the country. When we traveled to Spain, …
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Madrid is Spain’s capital city and also its most populous. Renowned for its open spaces and abundance of art, you could easily spend a full week exploring it. But you can still get a flair for the city if you have only one day in Madrid. Here’s everything you need to know to enjoy one …
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The Royal Palace of Madrid is one of the largest palaces in the world. The palace is open to the public, even though the King of Spain and his family still maintain their official residence there. With amazing art and centuries of history, the Royal Palace of Madrid is a wonderful place to visit. Here’s …
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