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Hi! I'm Joanne. I'm a Canadian mom of three wonderful kids who love hockey, swimming, cheerleading and, of course, travel.
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A Wonderful Day Trip from Budapest to the Danube Bend

When we were planning our family vacation to Budapest, we knew that we wanted to explore at least a small part of Hungary outside the capital. In doing research into various day trips from Budapest, I kept reading about the beauty of the Danube Bend; specifically, the beautiful villages of Read more…

By Joanne, 7 yearsAugust 31, 2018 ago
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Hungary

Budapest with Kids: The Best Things to See and Do

There are so many great things to see and do when visiting Budapest with kids. Along with being incredibly beautiful and historic, it’s a great city for families to visit. We travelled to Budapest with our three kids and found it very safe and easy to get around. The food Read more…

By Joanne, 7 yearsAugust 27, 2018 ago
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Hungary Private Guides

Great Budapest Private Guide: Timea of Budapest Jewish Walk

In searching for a Budapest private guide, I found Budapest Jewish Walk on Tripadvisor and I’m so happy I did. Timea Tarjani is a fantastic guide. She was incredibly helpful in the months leading up to our trip and was happy to help us organize all our days in Budapest, Read more…

By Joanne, 7 yearsAugust 24, 2018 ago
Top Budapest Activities Things to do in Budapest include Chain Bridge and St. Istvan Basilica Budapest
Hungary

Best Budapest Activities: Check Out our Top 25!!

It’s not easy to narrow down the top 25 Budapest activities but we’ve tried our best! Budapest is one of the most interesting cities we’ve ever visited. Aside from the incredible and unique history, Budapest is simply beautiful. Every corner brings an architectural beauty and a story waiting to be Read more…

By Joanne, 7 yearsAugust 22, 2018 ago
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Everything You Need to Know for a Visit to Budapest’s Széchenyi Thermal Baths

Most people travelling to Budapest plan to visit at least one of Budapest’s thermal baths. Budapest’s Széchenyi Thermal Baths are close to tourist areas and great for both adults and children. Budapest has been known for its thermal baths since the Romans lived in Hungary. Two thermal springs lead into Read more…

By Joanne, 7 yearsAugust 19, 2018 ago
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Hungary

Our Favourite Restaurants in Budapest You Have to Try

We visited Budapest Hungary for six nights and really didn’t know what to expect food-wise. We thought we had tried goulash before (we were wrong) and we knew paprika was popular but that was about it. Eating out with kids is not always easy. I researched Hungarian restaurants in Budapest Read more…

By Joanne, 7 yearsAugust 16, 2018 ago
must try foods in Hungary two Hungarian chimney cakes dusted in cinnamon on plate
Hungary

Budapest Food You Have to Try

When we decided to visit Central Europe we had no idea what to expect in the way of food. All we had heard about was goulash (spelled totally incorrectly by the way) and Hungarian salami. We were amazed by how good Budapest food really is. From main dishes to snacks, Read more…

By Joanne, 7 yearsAugust 12, 2018 ago
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Hungary

The Best Views in Budapest

Budapest has to be one of the most beautiful cities I’ve ever visited. Along the Danube River, the former towns of Buda and Pest are not only visible from shore, they shine. In one stop, the Royal Palace, Matthias Church, Fisherman’s Bastion, Parliament Gresham Palace and the Chain Bridge can Read more…

By Joanne, 7 yearsAugust 9, 2018 ago

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Hi! I’m Joanne; a proud mom of three with a passion for travel and photography. Whether we’re relaxing on a beach at sunset, exploring a new museum in Paris or riding summer toboggans in the peaks of Switzerland, I hope our family adventures, tips and ideas can help you plan your perfect vacation.

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Since we our moving off to our next destination in Since we our moving off to our next destination in our trip here is an appreciation post for Montenegro with some of our favourite moments. Feel free to comment your favourite moment from Montenegro if you’ve been fortunate to visit this hidden gem.#montenegro #travel #europetravel #montenegrotravel
Mariä-Geburt-Kirche, Not only beautiful with incr Mariä-Geburt-Kirche, Not only beautiful with incredible scenery but one of the biggest roman catholic churches in Montenegro. Our lady’s temple also has an amazing view of the bay on top of the amazing staircase.#montenegro #kotor
The city of kotor, or more know as the city of cat The city of kotor, or more know as the city of cats surely owns up to its name. Here are some of our favourite kitties from our visit.#kotor #catsofkotor #montenegro
Until we visited the Louvre I really didn't know m Until we visited the Louvre I really didn't know much about the Venus de Milos. Did you know that she received her name because she was found on the Greek island of Milos? She is more beautiful in person than in any book. The Louvre is huge but if you plan to visit just a few special works of art, it is an amazing place to spend a few hours, even with young kids! ⁠⠀
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My favourite moment in Paris is the first night I My favourite moment in Paris is the first night I see the Eiffel Tower twinkle. It sparkles each hour from dusk til midnight. It's like I used to feel whenever I saw the fireworks at Disney World. Magical!⁠⠀
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Pont des Arts was often known as the Love Lock bri Pont des Arts was often known as the Love Lock bridge in Paris. It was Paris' first metal bridge to cross the Seine.⁠⠀
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Loving couples would write or engrave their names on locks, clip them to the bridge and throw the key in the Seine to pronounce their undying love. The result? The weight of the bridge caused such a problem that locks were regularly cut off. And the Seine had to be dredged to collect the keys so they didn't do harm. Finally, love locks were banned so today, the bridge rests as a beautiful pedestrian bridge that lovers can still wander and stroll ... but without the locks!⁠⠀
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