Kids Tips

Tips and tricks for traveling with children

Lisbon with Kids: Trams, Tiles, and Pasteis de Nata in Europe's Sunniest Capital

Lisbon with Kids: Trams, Tiles, and Pasteis de Nata in Europe's Sunniest Capital

Lisbon is warm, affordable, and ridiculously charming. From vintage trams to custard tarts to castle explorations, here is everything you need for a family trip.

Anne Levine·
Family Multi-Generational Europe: Trips That Work for Grandparents and Toddlers
Paris

Family Multi-Generational Europe: Trips That Work for Grandparents and Toddlers

Planning a multi-generational Europe trip with grandparents and toddlers? Here is the mom-tested guide to destinations, accommodations, and pacing that work for everyone.

Anne Levine·
Vienna with Kids: Palaces, Pastries and the Prater
Vienna

Vienna with Kids: Palaces, Pastries and the Prater

Vienna is a city of imperial grandeur that secretly adores children. From Schonbrunn Palace to the Prater ferris wheel, discover why Austrian hospitality extends to families of all sizes.

Anne Levine·
Amsterdam with Kids: Canals, Bikes, and Pancakes in the Venice of the North

Amsterdam with Kids: Canals, Bikes, and Pancakes in the Venice of the North

Amsterdam is one of Europe's most family-friendly cities with canal boat rides, world-class museums designed for little ones, and pancakes the size of your head.

Sarah Lawson·
Algarve with Kids: Portugal's Family Beach Paradise

Algarve with Kids: Portugal's Family Beach Paradise

A real mom's guide to the Algarve with kids. Best beaches, family resorts, when to visit, and why Portugal's south coast is the easiest beach trip in Europe.

Sarah Lawson·
Florence with Kids: Gelato, Art and Tuscan Magic
Florence

Florence with Kids: Gelato, Art and Tuscan Magic

How to explore Florence with children without losing your mind or missing the masterpieces. Museum strategies, the best gelato in Italy, and Tuscan day trips the whole family will love.

Sarah Lawson·
Krakow with Kids: Dragons, Castles and Pierogi on a Budget
Krakow

Krakow with Kids: Dragons, Castles and Pierogi on a Budget

Krakow might be Europe's best family destination you have never considered. A fire-breathing dragon statue, underground salt cathedrals, and pierogi for a fraction of Western European prices.

Anne Levine·
Munich with Kids: Beer Gardens, Bavarian Castles and Alpine Views
Munich

Munich with Kids: Beer Gardens, Bavarian Castles and Alpine Views

Munich might surprise you as a family destination. Sprawling beer gardens that welcome kids, a castle straight from a Disney movie, and pretzels the size of your toddler head.

Anne Levine·
Greek Islands Beyond Santorini: Naxos, Paros, and Crete with Kids

Greek Islands Beyond Santorini: Naxos, Paros, and Crete with Kids

A real mom's guide to the family-friendly Greek islands. Why Naxos, Paros, and Crete beat Santorini for kids - shallow beaches, sandy coves, and easy travel.

Anne Levine·
Edinburgh with Kids: Castles, Harry Potter, and the Wildest City in Scotland

Edinburgh with Kids: Castles, Harry Potter, and the Wildest City in Scotland

Edinburgh looks like a fantasy novel come to life, and traveling here with kids is pure magic. Castles, Harry Potter connections, a volcanic hike, and Scottish warmth await.

Emily Rosen·
Edinburgh Fringe with Kids: Free Outdoor Shows and the Family-Friendly Acts
Edinburgh

Edinburgh Fringe with Kids: Free Outdoor Shows and the Family-Friendly Acts

The Edinburgh Fringe has a hidden family festival inside it. The 2026 dates, the free Royal Mile street performers, Pleasance KidZone, Comedy Club for Kids, and the 4-day itinerary that lets kids fall in love with Scotland.

Emily Rosen·
Norway Fjords with Kids: Bergen, Flam, and the Family Cruise Alternative

Norway Fjords with Kids: Bergen, Flam, and the Family Cruise Alternative

A real mom's guide to Norway's fjords with kids. Bergen, the Flam Railway, Naeroyfjord cruise, and why you do not need to book a cruise to see them all.

Emily Rosen·