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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Spain’s third largest city, Valencia is a city known for its amazing architecture and delicious food. Valencia’s old town area is very walkable and its newer La Ciutat de les Arts y Ciencies is just a short walk along the river. You could easily spend a week enjoying all that Valencia has to offer, but …
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It sounds like an unlikely combination, but when we first decided to visit the Wright Paterson Air Force Museum in Dayton, OH, we knew we needed to add in a few more activities. When we expanded the map, we realized we could add in a few other American greats and make it a long weekend. …
Baseball season is officially underway making April the perfect time to plan a visit to the Louisville Slugger Museum. Located in downtown Louisville, Kentucky, the Museum offers a trip down memory lane for baseball fans as well as an opportunity to tour the bat factory. Here are our top 6 reasons to visit the Louisville …
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Like all Disney parks, a trip to Disneyland Paris can be a magical part of your vacation, but it’s important to plan ahead to get the most out of your day. Here are our answers to your planning questions and our top Disneyland Paris tips. Disneyland Paris is a quick 50-minute train ride from downtown …
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