Top 5 Reasons Why Chamonix Should Be Your Family’s Next Ski Destination

If you are a family that loves to Ski, Chamonix should be on your shortlist of ski destinations. We first explored the option of skiing Chamonix in the fall of 2019. Flights and vacation rental prices in the western US were so high, that we decided to expand our search. Chamonix offers world class skiing …

Kids Audio Tour

Get the Audio Tour: Keep Kids Interested in Museums and Historical Sites

It can be hard to plan a trip to famous museums or historical sites when you’re traveling with children. Let’s face it. You might be interested in seeing 20th century art, but to your child that could be the most boring thing in the world. So how do you find a balance? There are some …

Mer de Glace

Mer de Glace: Visit A Cave in the Sea of Ice Before It’s Gone Forever

A visit to the Mer de Glace in Chamonix was one of the very coolest things we did during our time there. And I don’t just mean the temperature! Between the cogwheel train, cable car, amazing views and the ability to walk inside a glacier, this is one stop you should not miss. Here’s everything …

Liechtenstein

Experience Nobility and Postage Stamps in the Alps: Lunch in Liechtenstein

If you’re traveling from Switzerland to Austria, consider making an extra stop for lunch in Liechtenstein. Even if you have only an hour or two, you’ll have plenty of time to add one more country to your list and spend time in the beautiful Alps. Here’s everything you need to know about visiting Liechtenstein. In …

International Travel in an Almost Post COVID World

Post COVID travel is definitely different, but is it worth it? What do you need to know and how can you plan appropriately for your next voyage abroad? Here are a few things we recommend before you take off for your next international trip. Last summer as the world was starting to reopen and everyone …

1940 Years in the Making: Exploring Rome’s Colosseum

Rome’s Colosseum was built in the year 80 A.D.  by Emperor Flavian and it remains standing and welcoming visitors today. Earlier this year, the underground area was opened up to visitors and offers a special look at the area where the gladiators prepared for battle. Our trip was many years in the making, but here’s …

Don’t Forget to Check Your Passport

While the world been slow to reopen, few of us have thought much about our passports – much less when they will expire. Unfortunately, between increased demand and so many ongoing closures, the process for renewing your passport has gotten significantly longer. So whether you’re thinking of traveling internationally later this year or sometime in …

TSA Precheck

Is TSA PreCheck Really Worth It? Everything You Need to Know

You’ve seen the signs in the airport, but what is TSA PreCheck and is it really worth it? TSA PreCheck allows eligible, low-risk travelers to enjoy expedited security screening at over 200 airports in the United States. We have been members of TSA’s PreCheck program for several years now. I honestly can’t imagine flying domestically …