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A Family Day Trip to Sopron, Hungary: Old Town Highlights & Tips

We knew that we wanted to make a day trip to Hungary. Originally, I’d been eyeing Győr, but John has a work connection with someone living in Budapest, and he was very clear that…

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  • Travel, Euro Adventure, Vienna
  • Apr, 05, 2026
  • 14 Comments

Visiting Vienna Crime Museum + Haus des Meeres (Vienna Aquarium) with Kids

Last Friday, I opted to divide and conquer with the day’s activities. There’s something special (AND EASIER!) about taking one child at a time. You can give them your full attention and lean into…

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  • Parenting, Euro Adventure, Travel, Vienna
  • Apr, 04, 2026
  • 14 Comments

Vienna Travel Diary: Our Second Week of Family Adventures (+ Some More Hidden Gems)

By the time I get around to posting this recap, our time in Vienna will be down to a little over a week.

That is mind boggling!

A whole month here seemed like an endless amount…

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  • Travel, Euro Adventure, Vienna
  • Apr, 02, 2026
  • 14 Comments

Visiting Schönbrunn Zoo + Palace in Vienna with Kids

Full disclosure: I’m writing about a place I haven’t actually visited. John and the kids went on an adventure last Sunday… while I stayed back at our Viennese apartment and enjoyed my first few…

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  • Euro Adventure, Travel, Vienna
  • Mar, 31, 2026
  • 8 Comments

Top Five/Bottom Five: Germany/Vienna Edition

I haven’t done a Top Five/Bottom Five post in a while and I thought I might as well break the drought with something relevant to my current state of mind.

We’ve officially spent three weeks…

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  • Top Five/Bottom Five, Euro Adventure, Munich, Travel, Vienna
  • Mar, 30, 2026
  • 32 Comments

Bratislava (Slovakia) Day Trip from Vienna: Best Things to Do in One Day

In an effort to not get too behind in recaps, I’m posting twice in one day!

One of our goals while living in Europe is to capitalize on just how easy it is to move…

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  • Travel, Euro Adventure, Slovakia, Vienna
  • Mar, 29, 2026
  • 16 Comments

Random Little Updates (AKA: Potpourri)

I rarely start a post, write conversationally, and immediately post it. I tend to draft, step away, come back to edit, and then schedule it for some specific future time. (That probably tells you…

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  • Travel, Euro Adventure, Personality Insights, Random
  • Mar, 29, 2026
  • 51 Comments
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