For everyone who admired Cher’s virtual closet in Clueless, you need to look no further than Stylebook to make that closet an even better reality. I have been a dedicated Stylebook user for over a decade, and wanted to share why it’s so helpful for trip planning. The app makes it so easy to manage your travel wardrobe, and makes packing a breeze.
Sample Calendar for Stylebook App
Stylebook Overview
For those of you new to Stylebook, it’s an app that serves as a virtual closet. You can upload all of your clothing, shoes, jewelry, etc. to track what you own, wear and pack. You can organize by item category, and the app will automatically create stats like color, brand and price based on the items you enter into your virtual closet.
You can also create virtual outfits using what you own, shop, and look for fashion inspiration through the app. As somebody who has been in the data and technology space for over a decade, I love it for making informed decisions about what I purchase, purge, and even use it to justify my Rent the Runway subscription since renting is cheaper than owning for a lot of items.
Stylebook for Travel Packing
Example packing list view on Stylebook
Stylebook enables you to create packing lists and outfits for your travels. I use it to virtually pack for both work and fun trips. I will use it to select the clothes, shoes, jewelry and purses I want to take on a trip. This enables me to think about what I may need to rent or purchase for my destination prior to my travel, and if I ever have a lost or stolen bag it’s an easy way to file an insurance form with specifics on cost of item, brand, etc.
For work travel, Stylebook has two benefits. First, back when I was a road worrier and had to wear a matching suit to every customer meeting, I would make a note on each blazer I wore of the date and customer so that I would not repeat blazers two visits in a row. Small details, but matching suits are expensive, so I only had a few– and I did not want it to show.
At my last job (RIP to that company) I worked with some incredible women, and I would use my virtual packing list as a way to share in our Slack channel what I was wearing to our team meetings, sales kick off etc. as a way to coordinate with the ladies on the team on how fancy or casual we would be. Sounds silly, but with a virtual team of women in a male dominated company, it was a fun way to connect before seeing everyone in person.
The one thing I wish Stylebook would offer for the packing lists is a way to track what you packed and did not wear on a trip. This would help you more easily note what not to pack on future trips. You are able to copy packing lists on Stylebook and rename them for future trips, so making it easy to determine what not to pack again would be super helpful. You can manually do this by copying over the list while packing and deleting the clean clothes left in your suitcase, but it would be awesome for there to be an easy way to do this too.
Overall, Stylebook makes it very easy to back for all kinds of travel. If you use a storage unit, or attic to store out of season items, it’s also a fabulous way to track what you own but may be out of sight and out of mind when thinking about packing for winter travel to warm locations.
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Items I packed for our 2026 Disney Fantasy Cruise
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As of August 2026 when posting this, Trinidad is currently a level 3 advisory from the United States Department of State. Please consider your safety and personal risk tolerance when considering planning a trip to Trinidad.
The beach in Trinidad
Why Trinidad?
Trinidad is a Caribbean island country off the coast of Venezuela. When tracking flight prices, there are frequently cheap flights to Piarco International Airport. It may seem like a great idea to book a cheap flight and figure things out, but I’d advise you to think carefully about your visit. If you do decide to take advantage of the cheap flight, then I’d look at going to Tobago which I hear is a bit safer. I went back in the Summer of 2016 before it was a level 3 advisory, and still had safety concerns while in Port of Spain.
Planning for Trinidad:
A wedding in Port of Spain was the reason my husband and I went to Trinidad in the Summer of 2016. The wedding and hotel room block were both at the Hyatt Regency which made for very easy trip planning. All we needed to do was book flights to Trinidad and reserve the hotel, and the rest of the trip would be focused on wedding festivities and planned events.
I should have rented a dress from Rent the Runway for this wedding, and have learned my lesson for other trips like Aruba and Antigua to be able to dress for the location without having a garment sit in the closet after the trip.
Trinidad from the sea
Experience in Trinidad:
There are not many flights to Trinidad, so if you miss your connecting flight in Miami due to international checked baggage time rules at DCA like we did, you will arrive the next day. We have learned our lesson and I strongly encourage everyone with early morning flights to check the baggage requirements for your airline, and schedule your ride to the airport in advance so you make your flight on time.
We checked into the Hyatt Regency and had a nice ocean view, but one thing to note about the rooms in this hotel is that the shower is more centrally located in the bathroom, and has glass walls which makes privacy illusive while showering because the shower wall looks into the bedroom.
The safety concerns in Trinidad are legitimate. We were lucky to see the island with locals, but were advised not to leave the hotel without somebody from Trinidad. This resulted in a lot of time spent at the hotel pool, and in the gym since I was not allowed to go for a run!
Traffic was also a big issue. A friend took us around to see the beaches and other sights on the island, and on one trip it took almost an hour to drive less than a mile. While this made for some great stories to re-tell in Amsterdam when we saw the friends again, it made for a harrowing experience at the time.
The Trinidad beaches we went to were beautiful, and one unusual food they serve at the beach shack restaurants is shark. If you want to try a shark bake, then Trinidad is the place for you since it is famous on the island.
Finally, KFC is a food of distinction on the island. We were lucky to be able to spend most of a day on a chartered boat seeing the island from a different perspective, and were very surprised that everyone on the boat trip was ecstatic about KFC being the main food served onboard.
Lessons Learned:
When connecting for international flights, check the baggage cut off time for your trip. Domestic cut-off times at your point of origin for your flights may not apply and result in you missing your flight or not being able to check bags to your final destination.
Pre-schedule your Uber or Lyft for early morning flights to ensure you get to their airport in time to check your bags.
Only go if you know a local in Trinidad who can safely show you the island.
Also, check out my international travel checklist for must-do items before every trip.
Travel Gear:
Birdie Alarm: Given safety concerns in Trinidad, do everything you can do to keep yourself safe.
Rent the Runway: It’s always better to rent than buy clothes you are only going to wear once or twice so they don’t take up space in your closet at home.
TravelPro Carry-on: Don’t make the same mistake we did– carry-on your luggage to prevent travel issues with checked baggage.
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Final Thoughts on Trinidad:
We were very lucky to be able to see Trinidad when it was a bit safer, and attend a beautiful wedding with even more incredible pre-wedding festivities. If we had the chance to go back, I would focus on a trip to Tobago to see the sea turtles, and hopefully have a safer experience.
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Japan, a country known for its unique culture, food, and high-speed train system, is a place not to be missed if you have a love of sushi and new cultural experiences. While it’s been almost a decade since my Fall of 2016 trip, I wanted to share our itinerary and accommodations to help others with trip planning.
Fushimi Inari Taisha
Why travel to Japan?
We decided to plan a trip to Japan because my husband and I both love sushi, and Japanese food in general. We were also intrigued by what we had read about Japanese culture, and the high-speed trains that make travel super efficient around the country. We planned a Fall vacation to beat the heat and avoid some of the crowds. (Things you can do before kids!)
Planning for Japan:
The Lonely Planet Japan book was incredibly helpful for much of our planning. We decided to anchor our trip on stays in Tokyo and Kyoto, with additional stays in Takayama, and Kanazawa too. After reading their sample itineraries, we decided on the following itinerary:
Also, purchasing JR Rail passes in advance of our arrival to secure the best price. Our trip predates cheap international cell phone coverage so we also purchased a wifi hotspot for pickup at the Tokyo airport for the duration of our stay.
Kanazawa
Experience in Japan:
Japan far exceeded any expectations I had prior to travel. The food, culture, and variety of experiences was truly incredible.
While it’s been almost a decade some highlights from our time in Tokyo included drinks at the Park Hyatt Tokyo bar, seeing a show at the Robot Restaurant (sadly now closed), watching Sumo practice at the Arashio Stable (I couldn’t figure out match tickets for our trip), pastries from Dominique Ansel’s bakery- where the line was a lot shorter than the ones I stood in in NYC, and seeing a variety of temples and markets.
Takayama was a relaxing stop after Tyoko that allowed us to decompress from all of the lights and noise, and experience Japanese mountain culture. Highlights included hikes to mountain onsens where we saw monkeys, walking through the Sake brewery neighborhoods, and seeing smaller temples. We also enjoyed some incredible beef at a now closed restaurant too.
Takayama Food Stall
Kanazawa was the most unusual stop on our trip. While we really enjoyed the restored Ninja temple, and eating ice cream with gold leaf, dinner at Yamashita stole the show. We had read this NYT article in advance of our trip, and expected the owner to be gruff. Instead, after we slurped down some initial snails we had the most incredible meal that included a puffer fish course and lively banter with the chef using our wifi hotspot to help translate. By the end of the meal the chef was offering us his homemade soju, and the staff was so friendly as we left the restaurant.
A trip to Kyoto included stops at the Golden Temple, Arashiyama bamboo grove, Fushimi Inari Taisha as well as day trips to Osaka and Nara. On our way to Osaka we stopped at the Suntory Distillery for yet another memorable experience. We were excited to try the rare whiskeys they make that are hard to find at home. We had booked early morning tour tickets on our way to Osaka, and were embarrassed to admit it to a local film crew who greeted us as we left the train station; since we did not want to look like American degenerates drinking before noon. We said we were going to a local temple– which we did to kill time before our morning tour.
Low and behold, guess who came over to us in the tasting room right as we were about to start enjoying the incredible whiskey Suntory produces? Of course, my husband ended up being interviewed by the film crew and said we would not be buying anything to take home when asked. The joke continued to be on us when the film crew saw us leaving the gift shop with several bottles of spirits. I’m pretty sure my husband landed on TV, but we may be glad we don’t know what was said about him.
After our trip to the Suntory Distillery, we enjoyed a day in Osaka seeing the Glico Man, eating conveyor belt sushi, udon and seeing the city light up at night which was quite impressive.
A day trip to Nara included seeing incredible temples, a million wild deer, and men making mochi in traditional Japanese garb.
Look for deals if you want to stay at Hiiragiya because we were able to price compare and find one for one night. It was a breathtaking experience to experience a traditional Royokan. The level of service and attention to detail for all of the food we had was beyond incredible. It was a highlight of the trip to experience the in-room dining and the tatami mat decor.
Osaka
A capsule hotel stay for our final night was the opposite experience. I really wanted to try a traditional capsule hotel since it seemed so different from American hotels. While the amenities in the bathroom were next level, it was hard to store the bags I had for a ten day trip in my tiny area. Furthermore, there was only a small curtain for privacy, and somebody opened mine in the middle of the night when they were trying to get into the wrong bed. Was one night worth the experience? Yes, but it was also enough and my husband and I had to sleep on separate floors.
Before heading to the airport on our final day we tried to experience the famous fish auction, but were unable to find it in time. Trying to use a map in the middle of the night to find it ended up being more challenging than expected, but we did have a sushi breakfast at one of the food stalls adjacent to the market before going to the airport.
Lessons Learned:
The Japanese trains are just as efficient and fast as you read about. It was so cool to watch our speed on the hand-held GPS climb while on the bullet train.
Be prepared for super crowded trains in Tokyo during rush hour. Again, reality is the same as what you see on TV.
Be open to new food experiences like Puffer Fish because they may end up pleasantly surprising you.
Also, check out my international travel checklist for must-do items before every trip.
Travel Towel: We used this in onsens to save money on rentals. We had already purchased them for a previous trip to Iceland.
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Puffer Fish
Final Thoughts:
Japan is such an awe-inspiring place to visit. It’s hard to decide if that or a trip to Australia was my most unique trip yet. I cannot wait to go back with my kids so they can experience the Mario and Pokemon culture and possibly go to Disney Tokyo. We are already hyping up a trip, and are considering the potential for skiing too to see more of the northern part of Japan which is so fascinating.
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Switzerland, a country known for beautiful views, cheese, chocolate, the Alps, and an efficient train system. My husband and I booked a ten day hiking trip in Switzerland for the summer of 2017. While it’s been almost a decade since our trip, I wanted to share our itinerary and accommodations to help others with planning.
Appenzell, Switzerland
Why Switzerland?
With breathtaking views of the Alps, incredible hikes and an underrated wine scene, the Alps is the perfect adventure vacation. The Swiss train pass makes it easy to see the country without having to rent a car.
Planning for Switzerland:
We bought the Lonely Planet Switzerland book to help with our travel planning. We booked nonstop flights from Dulles to Zurich for this trip.
After reading their sample itineraries, we settled on the following itinerary:
When planning this trip, the complexity of the train lines means you need to be aware of train routes and switching lines so you make it to the correct destination. For example, it took several connections to make it from Lugano to Zermatt.
Appenzell Alphorn
Experience in Switzerland:
Hiking in Switzerland is just as incredible as the pictures make it out to be. We did this trip before kids, so we loved stopping at shops in each town we were at to get bread, local cheese, salami and wine for our daily hikes. We would then pick a hike from the guide book and enjoy the local views.
Appenzell was the perfect first stop of the trip because the architecture is so quintessentially Swiss. We also saw locals in the streets playing the alphorn in traditional Swiss garb which was a fun way to start the trip.
From Appenzell we went to Luzern for more hiking. One perk of the rail pass is that it can also be used on boats. While in Luzern we used the pass to ride around the lake, and enjoy the scenery in a less strenuous way.
From Luzern we went to Lugano which is a beautiful lake town. While in Lugano we made a trip to the La Fattoria Moncucchetto winery to enjoy local Swiss wine. I wish I had had Vivino at that time to record what we drank :).
The train ride from Luzern to Zermatt was the most complex and beautiful part of the trip. The cog wheel trains were a breathtaking journey to the carless town of Zermatt.
From Zermatt we enjoyed more hiking in the Berner Oberland before going to Zurich for our flight home.
Views from a boat on Lake Luzern
Lessons Learned:
Trust the train schedule and don’t separate from your travel companions once on the train. We may have gotten separated when only one of us got off of the train while we waited for it to leave the station. This was before we had international cell phone plans so it was a fun 20 minute period.
Learn all of the perks that come with the Swiss rail pass. Boats and other transit options can make for fun and at that point free activities!
Spend several nights in Zermatt if you want the perfect view of the Matterhorn. It can get very cloudy, and the perfect Matterhorn view can be elusive.
Also, check out my international travel checklist for must-do items before every trip.
Silicone wine glasses: We have an older version of these that are light-weight and perfect for drinking wine on hikes. The most beautiful picnic we had was in Appenzell up on the mountain with a restaurant built into the side of a cliff.
Reusable wine pouch: Carrying wine on hikes is a lot easier with these wine pouches.
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Sweet treat
Final Thoughts:
Switzerland is such a beautiful and accessible country with an underrated wine scene. If we did a trip to Switzerland again with kids, we would prioritize fewer destinations, and make sure we brought a hiking backpack because the elevation can be hard on tiny legs.
Swiss Alps
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Australia- the only country that is also a continent has so much to offer for adventure travel. It’s so hard to prioritize where to go within the country for a two week trip to maximize the experience and minimize travel time. Here’s a two-week trip itinerary that includes seeing Cassowaries in the wild, holding Koalas, seeing the Sydney Opera house and taking a scuba trip in the Great Barrier Reef. Also, if you are an ornithophile, then Australia is a must-visit place for all of the rare bird species.
Sydney Opera House in Australia
Why travel to Australia?
Dreams of a trip to Australia started in 4th grade with a social studies teacher who made Australia seem like a magical place because of Kangaroos, Koalas, Platypus and Uluru. After getting Scuba certified, the potential to dive in the Great Barrier Reef became yet another draw to the mythical continent.
Fish in the Great Barrier Reef, Australia
Planning a Trip to Australia:
It’s so hard to prioritize what all to see in one two week trip to Australia. When thinking about a trip we decided to prioritize Sydney, the Whitsunday Islands, scuba diving and then added the Daintree to minimize additional flights. This itinerary does not include a trip to Uluru, so I guess we need to go back to have that experience!
The Lonely Planet Australia book is incredibly helpful for planning itineraries and getting detailed information on accommodations, restaurants, and Scuba operators for the trip.
To begin our Australia adventure, we booked roundtrip flights into Sydney, and reserved a room at the Lord Nelson Brewery Hotel for two nights. Knowing we would be destroyed from jetlag we did not want to splurge on a luxury hotel at the beginning of the trip that we would not be able to fully enjoy.
Next up were flights from Sydney to the Whitsunday Islands for a three night stay. These islands in the Great Barrier Reef are famous for their beaches made of pure silica sand. Hamilton Island is within the archipelago, and is an expansive resort with multiple types of accommodation options and restaurants. We booked a Palm Bungalow on Hamilton Island for our time in the Whitsundays to be able to sit outside at night and enjoy the wildlife on the island.
One of the reasons we also decided to visit Hamilton Island was at the time they allowed visitors to hold Koala bears. This experience is no longer available. We also reserved dinners at Coca Chu, Sails and the Beach Club restaurants well in advance of our arrival.
It was hard to decide what to do with a few days before a Scuba trip out or Cairns, and we picked a visit to the Daintree to see the rainforest and eliminate an additional flight from our travel schedule. We booked three nights at the Heritage Lodge and then one night at the Pullman Reef Hotel Casino before our scuba trip.
Lord Nelson Brewery Hotel in Sydney
For certified divers, a live aboard scuba trip is a must for the Great Barrier Reef. After researching a few options we decided to go with Mike Ball Dive Expeditions in Cairns. We selected a three day dive trip that included taking a prop plane to an island, and then spending three days sailing from the island back to Cairns.
GBR Dive Sites
To complete the trip, we planned to fly back to Sydney to spend two nights at the Park Hyatt Sydney before returning to the United States.
Experience in Australia:
Australia ended up exceeding our expectations on almost every front. It was a truly incredible trip, and worth the long flight time.
We really loved staying in the Rocks neighborhood in Sydney. It was a central location for seeing the Opera House, going to the Zoo, and experiencing everything Sydney had to offer. Our room in the Park Hyatt Sydney had views of the Sydney Opera House and was such a luxurious hotel. The rooftop pool was a fun place to relax after a day of exploring and prepare for a long flight home.
The Sydney, Australia zoo
Also, I am still trying to replicate the recipe for some incredibly delicious homemade coconut yogurt the Park Hyatt Sydney served at breakfast. It’s the only coconut yogurt I have ever had that has the same consistency as real Greek yogurt.
Next, the Whitsunday Islands were beyond beautiful, and offered such an intimate Australian wildlife experience. For example, Wallabees just hung out on the beach and around the island property, and at the time of our trip we were able to arrange a Koala holding experience. We were also surrounded by Cockatoos and other tropical birds. At night the Bush Stone-Curlew would come and scream at us as we drank wine on the patio or our bungalow. Overall we enjoyed a trip we booked to see other islands within the Whitsunday archipelago, and had fun paddle boarding in the ocean too.
The Daintree offered the biggest surprises of the trip. First, we saw fresh crocodile tracks when we did a rainforest hike near the ocean, and learned from some other hikers that we narrowly missed seeing a wild crocodile- phew! Next, when we were packing our car at our cabin at the Heritage Lodge, we male Cassowary ran by with his two children. Given how endangered Cassowaries are, this was a once in a lifetime animal experience. If my husband can find the video of the sighting I will share it since it was truly incredible to see after learning about the bird while in the Daintree.
Wallaby on the Hamilton Island beach
The craziest part of our trip was the drive from the Daintree to Cairns. We experienced Cyclone Nora without any real understanding of the storm we were experiencing. We had been without cell reception in the Daintree, and experienced crazy rain storms the night before we planned to drive to Cairns for our dive trip. The morning of our departure we had to wait for floor waters to recede for us to leave the Heritage Lodge. Little did we know we would experience over a dozen mudslides that blocked roads, more flooded roadways and the downright craziest drive I have experienced to make it back to Cairns. We made it to our hotel in the middle of the night and were lucky the rental car did not experience any damage.
Whitsunday Islands Australia
Mike Ball Dive Expedition’s scuba trip far exceeded any expectations we had for diving in the GBR. It was so cool to get the volume of dives, and different experiences like night dives on the trip. (I was also terrified by the night dives, but having the experience once was fun.) Again, it’s been over eight years since our Australian adventure so some of the specific details are fuzzy, but it was truly amazing.
Lessons Learned:
Purchase rental car insurance. Know what is covered under your credit card policy, your home insurance policy f you have one, and any trip insurance policy you purchase. We are lucky our rental car did not flood and die when it was driven through flood waters.
Flooded road in the Daintree, Australia
Insuring jewelry from Opal Minded upon return home from your trip is very easy. The paperwork they provide with purchase was enough to ensure quick insurance without a second opinion in the states.
Also, check out my international travel checklist for must-do items before every trip.
Koala on Hamilton Island, Australia
Travel Gear:
Neoprene socks are one of my must-have dive items for anything other than shallow dives that feel like bath water. Snorkel masks for Scuba are such a personalized item that I can’t suggest what would work best for other people.
Handheld GPS: Used on Hamilton Island while hiking, in the Daintree, and during our Cyclone Nora experience. This device goes everywhere with us.
Hydration bladder: Hydration was critical in Australia due to the heat and humidity. This bladder fits in an Osprey hiking backpack, and allowed for easy access.
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Final Thoughts:
Wild Cassowary in the Daintree, Australia
Australia does not disappoint. It is such an incredible country, and I cannot wait to go back and explore more of it. It far exceeded any and all expectations I had held about the country. Sadly, I think it will be a while before my return to Australia since my next trip to that region needs to include New Zealand instead.
As one of the top tourist destinations in the world, Paris has something for almost everyone. There’s so much to enjoy about Paris- the food, culture, and people watching. But, I have learned after two trips to Paris that your preparation, budget and accommodations can really make or break your experience. My first trip to France (and Europe) left me questioning why anyone liked to travel. I went as part of an EF Tour in high school that traveled around France in giant tour buses. While I really enjoyed the cultural experiences the trip offered, I learned that the multi-day tour bus experience was not for me. Also, several meals included green french fries, and I left the country wondering why everyone made such a big deal about French food when it seemed pretty terrible after that trip.
A second trip to Paris in the fall of 2018 made me understand why people rave about French food, and I learned how much more fun you can have exploring Paris when you do it on your own time, and your own two feet.
Why travel to Paris, France?
For our fall of 2018 trip to France, my husband and I decided to plan a gourmand experience for his birthday. We wanted to experience the famous restaurants of Paris, and see the museums at our own pace. We also wanted to go wine tasting, so we booked a half day champagne tasting tour in Reims to have the wine tasting experience without having to change accommodations during our trip.
Barthelemy cheese shop
Planning for Paris:
Sadly, the airbnb we booked, with a balcony view of the Eiffel Tower, as our base for the trip is no longer available for reservations. When picking our accommodations, we knew we wanted a place in a central location with a kitchen so we could shop at French markets and cheese shops to mix up our dining experiences, and have a balcony that allowed us to drink coffee or wine with a view of the Eiffel Tower.
We also created a spreadsheet that organized the attractions we wanted to see, and which days they were open and closed. This matrix got somewhat complicated as we planned what to see on which day of the week based on closings, the locations of the attractions, and what was on the Paris Museum pass or not. This helped us determine which days we wanted to use the Paris Museum Pass to maximize its value since we did not need it for the duration of our trip.
Here is our list from 2018 for what is closed or noteworthy by day of the week:
Saturday
Sunday
Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
Holocaust memorial, make sure we have a dinner reservation this night
Markets close at 1PM
Orsay, Rodin, Marmottan, Picasso, Catacombs, Petit palais, Victor hugo’s house, Quai branly, Versailles, Market streets like rue cler, and more lesser known
Next, we created a pinnable Google map of the restaurants, bars, cafes and attractions we wanted to see. This helped us plan what we wanted to do by day, and also allowed us to be somewhat spontaneous once we got to Paris too based on our location. We sourced our attractions list from friends, the Micheline guide, articles in Bon Appetit and Food and Wine, and a PDF guide we purchased for like $5 that I can no longer find the name of. Since it’s been over seven years since our trip, many of the restaurant and bar suggestions may no longer be helpful.
To plan our dining experiences, we created a list of three-star Michelin Restaurants, and their reservation policy at the time. We then identified which restaurants were on the top of our list to try to get into, and then which would be the ones we would reserve if we could not get into our top tier list. Below is the reservation policy we researched at the time of our travel:
3 Star Michelin in Paris
Reservation policy
Guy Savoy
Currently open
L’Ambroisie
2 months
Arpège
Currently open
Alléno Paris au Pavillon Ledoyen
3 months
Épicure
3 months
Alain Ducasse au Plaza Athénée
3 months
Le Cinq
3 months
Pierre Gagnaire
2 months
Astrance
Currently closed through 8.27- no bookings during that time
Le Pré Catelan
Currently open
2 Star
Kei
must email. Closed in August
Le Grand Véfour
currently open
L’Atelier de Joël Robuchon – St-Germain
email requests through website
Passage 53
booking 2 months out
Le Meurice Alain Ducasse
2 months
Carré des Feuillants
2 months
La Table de l’Espadon
available
Sur Mesure par Thierry Marx
must email
Le Grand Restaurant – Jean-François Piège
2 months out
Le Gabriel
3 months
Sylvestre
3 months
Le Clarence
3 months
Le Taillevent
3 months
L’Abeille
3 months
Maison Rostang
3 months
Finally, we also booked a half day Champagne Tour in advance so we could venture outside of Paris for a day of our trip too.
A dish at L’Arpège
Experience in Paris:
Our gourmand tour of Paris exceeded expectations. The food and wine were beyond incredible. The dinner we had at Le Cinq may be the best meal of my life, and it was so cool to meet Alain Passard while at L’Arpège for lunch, after seeing him on the Netflix show. I will say there was one three Michelin-star restaurant I would not go back to, but you will need to message me to learn more about that experience.
As a couple who also loves fine cheese, we enjoyed being able to go to different cheese shops around Paris to pick new varieties of cheeses, and then take them back to our airbnb for lunch or dinner. Barthelemy was our favorite shop both for the variety, and because it was adorable inside too. It was fun to be able to make our own wine and cheese boards from the local shops after visiting museums and stores around Paris.
Having a kitchen for this trip was a huge benefit so we could mix fine dining with some low-key dinners and cheese plates on our balcony watching the evening Eiffel Tower light show at night. We were also able to save leftovers in the fridge, and purchase some larger scale desserts from the delicious pastry shops without having to worry about them going bad being left on the counter of a standard hotel room.
We of course had an amazing time at the museums and other attractions too. Going in late fall meant we had fewer crowds to contend with, and we were able to see some stores already decorated for Christmas which made things extra beautiful and festive. Another unique part of this trip was we saw Notre-Dame before the fire, which also made for our second attraction that was destroyed after we visited. The Arch in Gozo being the first we are aware of.
The champagne tour we booked was also incredible. We were able to visit family owned vineyards you cannot easily find sold in the United States, and see how champagne is produced on both large and small scale vineyards. I would recommend the Champagne Tour Co. to anyone looking for a champagne tour company as they provided an excellent experience. After the tour we had lunch in Reims on our own, and we learned several of the lunch specials at the restaurant we picked came with their own bottles of wine – which can easily make for an over-indulgent wine day.
Wine and cheese with a view
Lessons Learned:
Watch the local news, and always have an emergency situation plan. The most wild part of our trip was walking up the Champs-Élysées, and being met by police in riot gear and yellow vest protestors. It ended up being the first of many yellow vest protests, but at the time we had no idea what the heck was going on. We were taken completely off guard, by the dense sea of people and were lucky we did not get separated from one another. Several attractions were forced to close without notice, and we even struggled with street closures to make our way back to our airbnb that day.
Bring a travel cooking kit: You never know how sharp knives will be in your airbnb and what kitchen utensils it will have. We brought a small knife, some cheese knives and other tools to ensure we could dine in without issue.
The police and yellow vest protestors
Travel Gear:
Travel Umbrella: We experienced some rain, and this umbrella was small enough to fit in my purse.
Pairing knife: I love traveling with this knife because it has a cover that makes it safer to pack in my checked luggage without worrying about cutting myself while unpacking at my destination or at home.
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Final Thoughts:
Our gourmand tour of Paris ended up being our last trip before I got pregnant, and it was such a fun way to end that life phase. Compared to our next trip we took to the Faroe Islands and Copenhagen, while I was pregnant in the Spring of 2019, the trips could not have been more divergent in experience. I am excited to go back to Paris at some point with my kids to find more family-friendly restaurants for them, and show them the incredible museums and sites Paris has to offer.
A friend recently asked where we stay when we go to Philadelphia, so I wanted to share some of our recent experiences with the city. While I’ve visited Philly a ton because my extended family lives in the area, I wanted to focus on the last few visits I have done solo with the kids.
Why Philadelphia?
Philadelphia has so much amazing culture and food! Before kids, my husband and I enjoyed spending a weekend in the city eating at Stephen Starr restaurants, and visiting some of the museums. Now, I try to take the kids once a year to see family, and add in something fun for them too. The Liberty Bell, Mint and Independence Hall are must-see’s for older kids, but I am waiting for mine to get a bit older before we invest time in those activities.
Also, while my kids loved the food hall in Budapest, I have still not braved taking them to the Reading Terminal Market in Philadelphia, knowing their preference will be for the incredible desserts the market has rather than cheese steaks or other Philadelphia specific foods.
Philadelphia love sign
Planning for Philadelphia:
Booking our Amtrak tickets at least six weeks in advance of our visit tends to get us the best rates. While it may be faster to drive to Philadelphia from DC, I appreciate being able to sit with the kids and have fun on the train over having the experience of fighting crazy traffic on 95. Everyone can relax with some snacks, a beverage and a screen for our Philly trip.
Book your hotel reservation at The Logan Hotel using Amex to get perks from the Centurion card. For example, our most recent stay was free because we had not yet used the semi-annual hotel credit offered through the card. I really love the Logan hotel because of its location, and the hotel set-up.
There is a nice green space in the center of the hotel that is perfect for sitting outside on a nice day with a cocktail, and for the kids there is an indoor pool in the basement they can use to burn off energy on a longer visit. There is also a gym and a spa that offers really relaxing massages. I have not spent time at the rooftop bar, but hear it has incredible views of the city too.
Booking tickets to the Franklin Institute in advance saves time, and makes for an easy start at the museum. This museum is a huge hit with my kids, and they can spend the better portion of a day at the museum exploring the giant heart, watching gravity in motion or playing in space exhibits. There is a playground outside of the museum that the kids like to visit before going into the museum too, and has made for the perfect meeting spot before going into the museum.
Also, the Logan is only a few blocks from the Franklin Institute so it makes for a really walkable visit with a stay at the Longan Hotel for smaller kids who are still building strength to spend a full day exploring a different city without a nap.
Another favorite activity with the kids that is worth making reservations for in advance is a meal on the Moshulu. It’s a giant ship that has been converted into a restaurant on the river. While it is not easily walkable from the Logan Hotel, we have eaten there a few times when we drove to Philadelphia as a family. The food is decent on the ship, but more importantly, we have even seen groups of people dressed up as pirates dining in the restaurant which made for an even more exciting meal experience for the kids.
Two other activities my kids love in Philadelphia that we did not make time for the last two visits are the Please Touch Museum, and Sesame Place. I would book tickets for both activities in advance. The Please Touch Museum is dedicated to kids, and is very enjoyable for younger children. There are so many hands-on activities including a grocery store and water play.
If you want to venture a bit outside of the city, then a day at Sesame Place is also lots of fun. It’s a Sesame Street themed amusement park with rides geared towards younger children. We actually went for NYE several years ago so we did not get to enjoy all of the rides or the water features in the park. It’s one of those places on my list I keep thinking we need to do one more time before my kids get too old to still enjoy Sesame Street.
The Logan Hotel
Experience:
Taking the kids to Philadelphia via Amtrak is actually an easy and enjoyable trip for everyone involved. This time my kids befriended some slightly older kids on the train, which made for a more entertaining train ride than previous trips where they just watched their tablets for the duration of the ride. The kids also learned about a new toy called Shashibo which may now be the next gift my kids give for some upcoming birthday parties because it was so engaging and easy to pack.
I made my kids walk to the Logan hotel after the train ride to Philadelphia to expend some energy before meeting up with a friend of mine for dinner. On a nice day it is a doable walk for kids who are four and older. For our trip back to the train station at the end of our visit, the kids did use their Ride Safe vests to take a Lyft because it was pretty hot outside, and I did not think the kids would easily make the journey back.
Once we arrived at the Logan, the kids were able to pick “treasures” at the front desk during check-in which made for a fun arrival at the hotel. After dropping our bags in the room, the kids were excited to bring their new treasures to the Rodin Garden Bar where we were able to enjoy the museum’s beautiful gardens with some snacks and beverages in hand. The food options in the rose garden were not substantive enough for dinner so we then walked over to Pizzeria Vetri for a very kid-friendly dinner.
The next morning started with donuts at Federal Donuts which is across the street from the Logan Hotel. A former coworker from Philadelphia swears they are the best donuts in the city, and I happily take his word on that.
A quick tip for traveling with kids is that I packed chocolate milk boxes for the kids (and a protein coffee for me) to drink when they woke up to put some sustenance in their bodies ASAP before letting a bunch of sugar hit their stomachs. Previous visits also included an immediate stop at the Sister Cities Park. There are some water features in that park which are awesome on a hot day, and help get icing off of sticky hands.
We got to the Franklin Institute shortly after arrival and stayed for most of the day. The kids really loved playing in the giant heart in the center of the museum, and playing in Sir Isaac’s Loft. My kids can spend hours watching the marble runs, optical illusions and playing with the other objects in that room. They also loved the space room, but I missed our chance at the Planetarium due to poor timing on my part. Next time I need to make sure to set an alarm to make that show since they only run a few times each day.
We also ate lunch at the museum. While the food is not as good as some of the restaurant food we have had like at the Modern in New York, or Hampton Court Palace in England, there are enough options for picky kids and adults alike. It was super hot when we left the museum so the kids also grabbed some ice cream before our trip home.
Side note- In 2025 I also made my kids hike to Sweet Box for desserts. They have some incredible treats such as edible cookie dough, a brownie with fun icing, and massive cookies. I did not bring car seats on that trip, but I did bring a stroller for my younger child. To incentivize the walk for my older child they were able to pick extra treats at the bakery which made them happy. There were asks to return to Sweet Box this past trip, but we ran out of time. Next year, I will try to work the bakery in as a stop on our walk back from Independence Hall.
Federal Donuts
Lessons Learned:
Kids get priority boarding with Amtrak until they are twelve. This is helpful as the train can get very crowded in both directions. On the return trip I was lucky to get on early and find two adjacent empty seats with one behind them. This allowed me to stay close to the kids which was not a guarantee without assigned seats. If I were traveling solo with younger kids, then I would have paid up for reserved seats.
Travel Gear:
I have a giant Osprey backpack that I use as our suitcase to free up my hands to help the kids onto and off of the train. The steps on and off of the train can be difficult for young kids, and it gets very crowded during peak travel times, so make sure you have your hands free to help the kids as needed. I was also to detach the smaller backpack, and use it as a purse for our time at the Franklin Institute.
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Final Thoughts:
While I don’t want to live in Philadelphia because it is colder than DC, my family and I do love to visit. The kids are already asking to spend two nights in Philadelphia next year because they want to see Independence Hall and the Mint. The smaller size of the city makes it easy to walk, and more accessible than NYC for younger kids.
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My husband and I went to the Faroe Islands back in the Spring of 2019 as part of our last big trip before having kids. We planned a Scandinavian trip that also included time in Copenhagen, and spent six days driving around the Faroe Islands.
Sod house
Why the Faroe Islands?
By the time we started planning this trip, my husband and I had already been hiking in Iceland, Switzerland, Japan and Australia. We were looking for a new country to explore, and had been reading that the Faroe Islands were one of those “up and coming” hiking destinations because of the incredible scenery and sod covered buildings.
We were pretty confident in both our hiking abilities at this point, and my husband’s comfort level driving rental cars in foreign countries. It seemed like a good idea to spend some time in nature sandwiched between fun urban culinary and cultural experiences in Copenhagen before becoming parents.
Breathtaking cliff views
Planning:
There weren’t a lot of hotel options outside of Tórshavn, so we decided to stay at different Airbnb’s for this trip. (Our last positive experience before Vienna). We wanted to explore some of the different islands, and decided to break up our stay with two nights in Muli, two nights on the south island, and then two nights in Tórshavn. We didn’t plan much else in advance knowing we would spend most of our time outside hiking.
It’s been seven years since our trip, but this listing is for one of the places we stayed. It was super cozy inside, and we were able to get groceries at a store not too far away.
Experience:
We were pretty surprised at the lack of travel infrastructure in the Faroe Islands. Unlike all of our other hiking trips, there were not really well-marked hiking trails or even parking lots outside of the area immediately surrounding Tórshavn. A few times we just parked the car and hoped for the best as we explored. I was really glad we had a hand held GPS on our hikes to help us navigate because a few times we had to hope and pray a pile of rocks was the trail marker we needed. I was also several months pregnant, and hiking poles were a must for this trip because the trails and grassy areas had some pretty extreme elevation changes too.
A totally crazy thing about driving in the Faroe Islands is the one-way underwater tunnels between the islands. There are little holes carved into the tunnels for cars to stop in, and you have to navigate figuring out which direction in the tunnel has the right of way, and when you need to be ready to pull to the side of the tunnel/cave so another car can pass through.
Lessons Learned:
The Faroe Islands are for more adventurous and experienced travelers. You cannot go there expecting an established travel infrastructure like other countries. You should expect very limited options at grocery stores, and not plan to find “fun” coffee shops and other businesses during your travels to the island.
A hand-held GPS is a must for this trip. You need it for hiking and navigating the islands.
Bring basic kitchen equipment like a sharp knife, spatula and some cooking oil if you plan to stay in something other than a hotel because the available kitchen supplies vary greatly between accommodations.
Hiking poles. The lack of marked trails and established paths makes for some treacherous hikes.
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Final Thoughts:
I’m glad we went to the Faroe Islands before having kids because it would have been really hard to travel there with kids under twelve due to the limited food and activity options. While the scenery and landscapes are breathtaking, the lack of travel infrastructure means I would not recommend the Faroe Islands for anyone who isn’t very comfortable navigating foreign countries with limited resources.
Views of the Faroe Islands
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Antigua is hands down the most spontaneous vacation I have planned yet. I was in need of a long weekend to reset, relax and recharge and wanted to do it in a tropical location. Antigua fit the bill.
Beach view of the St. James Antigua
Why Antigua?
I needed to get away for a long weekend to a tropical location within two weeks of deciding to book this trip. An island without travel advisories or security issues was preferred since there was a 30% chance this would be a solo trip.
I last booked a vacation using Costco Travel back in 2016, and liked the experience of having my flight, resort transfers and accommodations all taken care of under one reservation. Plus there’s the benefit of getting some cash back with my annual Costco Executive membership benefit which is always a nice perk. Given the quick turnaround of this trip, and lack of time to do a ton of research and preparation, I wanted the ease of being able to trust the Costco brand to book a quick trip.
When I started to book this trip Antigua was listed as one of Costco’s Caribbean package locations, and I decided to narrow my search to Antigua and one other island.
Planning:
Since this had the potential to be a solo trip, booking through Costco Travel felt a bit safer so I could have my transportation and resort arrival all coordinated in advance through one reservation. I found the St. James Club listed as an all-inclusive option on the Costco Travel website, and the price was in the middle of the other Caribbean all-inclusive options I saw on the website available for my travel dates.
What I liked about the St. James when checking out their website was it looked like there were multiple beaches and water activities available in addition to multiple pools and a gym. It appeared to have several dining options, and bars so I would not need to leave the property.
Map of the St. James Beach Club Antigua
Experience:
While not as nice as Aruba, I had a great experience in Antigua. A friend ended up traveling with me, and it was easy for us to combine our transportation reservations for the forty minute drive from the airport to the St. James, and the property was able to place us in rooms next to one another to make our stay very easy.
Upon arrival at the St. James we learned that the resort was massive. There are a bunch of villas on the property, and some of the pools and other amenities are dispersed throughout the villa area. For people with mobility challenges we learned that there are golf carts available for transportation around the resort, and the staff are super friendly during the rides around the property.
I booked an ocean view room, and it was located near the reception area, and the main hotel pool. This made it very easy to get to breakfast or grab a quick drink at the coffee shop first thing in the morning.
While the St. James is a bit worn around the edges, I appreciated the fact that neither my travel companion nor I experienced stomach issues during our stay. We were able to drink the water provided on the property, and have ice in our drinks without issue. I will take that over a pristine resort any day of the week.
One of the best activities of the trip was the Friday night beach party at the St. James. Dinner was served at sunset on the beach, and then they had a dance party with people wearing traditional Antigua costumes as entertainment. There was a balloon arch, welcome cocktails, a huge variety of food, and it was so fun to be able to sit out on the beach and watch the sunset during dinner.
Room tour
We also booked an excursion off property during our stay. We were able to book for the day after our arrival without issue. After reviewing a handful of options, we decided to swim with Sting Rays out in the ocean, and visit a turtle sanctuary for half a day, and that excursion did not disappoint. We had no issues with the taxi service the hotel arranged to the sting ray excursion site. After a brief excursion overview, we boarded a boat to Sting Ray Alley. It was so cool to be able to touch sting rays in the ocean, and have them swim around you too. There were more than a dozen of them that came to the feeding area, and we loved being able to feel how soft they were, and also get a chance to feed them squid. It was surprising that the guides seemed to know the myriad of different sting rays and their personalities. After our sting ray session, we took a boat to a turtle sanctuary where we got to feed large tortoises and then hold baby ones before taking a boat back to the excursion site. Our taxi back to the resort was also on time, and we had no transportation issues – which is always a relief.
Party on the beach!
Lessons Learned:
The sargassum smell is real in Antigua. On our first day the smell was especially bad, but it got better as the wind picked up during our trip. There was one part of the resort that was particularly smelly so we did not lounge on that beach during the trip. The side of the property that had water sports like paddle boarding and kayaking did not smell bad, so you can still have a very nice beach vacation.
Book travel insurance, and try to avoid checking a bag when traveling. There is not a direct flight to Antigua from DC, so I had a connection in Miami. Our trip down to Antigua did not have any issues, but on our way back there was a storm that prevented checked bags from coming out to the luggage carousel on time in Miami. My travel companion checked a bag, and as a result of having to wait for it, and then clear security again, they missed our flight home to DC. Fortunately they made a flight home only two hours later.
I brought my snorkel and was glad to have it for the Sting Ray excursion. That said, there was no snorkeling at the St. James, so it was not a must-have for this trip if I had only remained on the resort property.
My waterproof phone case was a must-have to get pictures during the sting ray excursion. I did not bring a waterproof camera on this trip, so this was the perfect pouch for my phone.
This collapsible beach bag came in handy for our excursion when I had a towel, and snorkel gear. It fit in the front pocket of my suitcase and did not take up a bunch of extra room. The resort also provides beach bags for your stay, but it was nice to have a larger bag for the Sting Ray excursion since I packed snacks from the coffee shop.
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Final Thoughts:
Feeding turtles
I’d rate Antigua in the middle of the pack of my Caribbean island adventures. We didn’t have the same pristine bright blue ocean views like I had in Aruba or the Bahamas, but it was also nice to not have any of the GI issues we had with Jamaica.
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If you are planning a trip to Hungary, then I am happy to have an offline conversation about the beauties of the larger country and different regions. I studied abroad in Budapest for a semester, and had an opportunity to see many different parts of Hungary.
For this post I am going to focus on my family’s visit to Budapest in the Fall of 2022 when my kids were one and three. It was basically a playground tour of Budapest, but wow– the Budapest playgrounds were actually incredible! Since I think most people would be intimidated to take kids to Budapest, I want to share some of the things we did that made it one of the most kid friendly cities we have been– and my kids have been to eight countries as I write this post.
Why Budapest?
I love the architecture and geography of Budapest. Budapest is built up along the Danube river with Buda Castle on one side, and magnificent bridges to the Pest side that has unique buildings like Parliament, the Central Market, zoo, Opera House etc. that provide for some incredibly scenic walks around the city. One of the most beautiful hotels I have ever been in is the Four Seasons Budapest because of its views of the Buda side, and incredible lobby decor. One of my bucket list items is to stay in a room at the Budapest Four Seasons with a view of the river.
Budapest is also relatively inexpensive compared to many places in Europe. When traveling with kids you can find larger accommodations and better prices on restaurants and attractions than other European locations.
Night time ferris wheel ride
Planning:
Our original plan had been to spend the night before my birthday at the Intercontinental Budapest with a view of the Danube River. We were going to take a morning train from Vienna to Budapest, and then spend the better part of two days seeing Buda Castle, showing my kids where I went to school, Parliament, and the zoo if we had time. I also wanted to go for a run on Margaret Island for my birthday morning gift. We were going to eat in the Central Market Hall, celebrate with Dobos Torte cake, and have a nice quick trip.
Experience:
As I shared in my Vienna post, we had to pivot, and ended up unexpectedly spending over a week in Budapest. It was surprisingly awesome. When we learned we could not stay in Vienna for the duration of our almost two-week trip due to accommodation shortages, my gut was to go to Budapest because we had already planned to go there, and I knew my way around the city. I was concerned if we booked our stay in a smaller Austrian city we may not have enough to do, or would struggle if we had an emergency with the kids.
We booked a last minute Airbnb apartment on Vaci Utca in the main shopping area. While rain ended up flooding the apartment through the ceiling during the last morning of our stay, the rest of our stay in the apartment worked really well. We had a small kitchen, two bedrooms and sitting area which was great for the kids to play in. At the ages of one and three we needed more space than a traditional hotel room for such a long trip.
It was fun to be able to shop for groceries again in the Central Market. We were able to get meat and produce from the main floor of the market, and used the grocery store in the basement for frozen food, diapers etc. There’s an incredible cheese shop too so you can have quite the foodie experience even if you have to cook your own food. There is prepared food on the upper level which makes also it a perfect lunch spot.
As a college student I never gave any thought to the playgrounds in Budapest, but during our trip I think we went to all of the major ones– and some of them were truly incredible. Next to Buda Castle there is a castle themed playground that was such a fun way for the kids to relate to what we were seeing during our afternoon on the Buda side. We also took the funicular down Buda Hill which the kids loved!
There’s another playground near Gellert bath house that is built into the hill so kids can ride massive tube slides before or after a trip to the bath house. We were able to go to the Gellert bath house as a family despite the young ages of my kids which was very fun on a colder day of our trip.
The playground that really captured my kid’s imagination was Múzeum Kert Játszótér. It has a marble run, and my oldest child has since developed an affinity for marble runs because of the experience of playing with the marble run in one of the play structures.
The playground on Gellert Hill
The Budapest Zoo is both an architectural masterpiece, and a unique way to experience animals up close unlike zoos in the states. I took a class on Budapest architecture during study abroad, and we spent a class walking around the zoo learning about the history and design of all of the buildings. During my 2022 trip the kids did not care to hear about buildings – they were more focused on the butterfly house, being able to get up close and personal with the outdoor Wallaby exhibit, and being in an open room with bats. I highly recommend this zoo because it also has many play areas interspersed with the animals.
The Ferris Wheel was built after our trip to Budapest, and ended up also being a fun activity for the kids. We rode it at night to enjoy the views, and magic of the city. There is also a small playground in that park with in-ground trampolines that my kids loved to jump on. This playground was their introduction to Budapest and it set a high bar for our trip.
If you like to run, then you must run along the Pest side of the Danube River up to Margaret Island. There is a path that goes around the island that is roughly 5K. It’s such a beautiful way to see the city, and it gives you a chance to preview the park and other attractions available on the island too. We found a fountain with an interactive light and music display that captivated the kids one afternoon.
St. Steven’s Basilica
Gellert Bath House
Lessons Learned:
Budapest is a very kid friendly city. There are so many unique playgrounds and other family friendly activities like multiple bath houses, the zoo and museums that provide an engaging experience for everyone. We did not even journey out of the city to other places like Statue Park that can help bigger kids learn more about communism and the history of Eastern Europe.
We had many things from the younger kid part of my kid travel gear list on this trip.
At one and three my kids still slept in sleep sacks, and the Woolino sleep sack was perfect for the huge temperature fluctuations we experienced this trip. We had not planned for the slightly colder weather in Budapest, and the wool sleep sacks still kept our kids warm at night in our apartment with vaulted ceilings.
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Final Thoughts:
Budapest may be off the beaten path for most American’s, but don’t let that stop you from planning a family trip to Budapest. There are so many things for families to do, as well as delicious food that I didn’t dedicate enough of this post to. If your young kids love carbs, then know they will not starve in Budapest given the pastries and delicious cakes available around this beautiful city.
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