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A Better Conversation Starter Than “What was your favorite part of Europe?”

I love that people ask our boys this question because it shows that they are interested in seeing the travel experiences we’ve had through our boys’ eyes. However, I’ve seen how this conversation starter question has the opposite effect – usually,...

How To Decide Where To Visit In Europe

Visiting Europe

“How are we going to decide what countries we will visit in Europe?” This was an ongoing conversation for us for a long time before we started planning our trip. It was an active part of the conversation as we: Began searching for housesitting...

Petsitting In England For (Almost) Free with Trusted Housesitters

Petsitting, Visiting Europe

Petsitting in England (and many other countries afterward) made our dream of visiting Europe a possibility. My dad was a first-generation immigrant from Scotland to Canada, and other than a trip there with my parents when I was 6-months old, I’d never been back...