https://www.riseandexplore.com/destinations1 daily 0.75 2024-05-06 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/58714ef5e4fcb573c570fd71/1502831163798-Y4H8A5LE351W1O2PHRT2/Dune+pic.jpg Destinations https://www.riseandexplore.com/destinations1/five-reasons-why-venice-with-kids-is-a-good-idea monthly 0.5 2020-12-20 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/58714ef5e4fcb573c570fd71/1501744983607-K48GFLAOZ1YVHMCMZZ4O/Ivy+Venice Destinations - 5 Reasons Why Venice with Kids Is a Good Idea Exploration mode https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/58714ef5e4fcb573c570fd71/1501744826883-CMI3XZ3JI6RYWKCAEWI0/Ivy+Guggenheim Destinations - 5 Reasons Why Venice with Kids Is a Good Idea Enjoying the garden at the Peggy Guggenheim Collection https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/58714ef5e4fcb573c570fd71/1501745190772-30XSJA8IRY0IPXIBVIGS/Venice+bridge Destinations - 5 Reasons Why Venice with Kids Is a Good Idea You will walk over many a' bridge with no ramps, so leave the stroller at home https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/58714ef5e4fcb573c570fd71/1501744725966-MX380NP0ZJW8BJ6WUKI3/Kate+Walter+gondola Destinations - 5 Reasons Why Venice with Kids Is a Good Idea Admiring her Daddy . . . such a sweet pair https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/58714ef5e4fcb573c570fd71/1501745039932-HIULEY0GCMV724SZVMTW/Venice+gelato Destinations - 5 Reasons Why Venice with Kids Is a Good Idea How many times did we eat gelato in Venice? Too many to count! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/58714ef5e4fcb573c570fd71/1501744632269-5Q6HOXIB4VX9VLKZEQZY/Venice+running Destinations - 5 Reasons Why Venice with Kids Is a Good Idea Running through the streets of Venice https://www.riseandexplore.com/destinations1/thailand-ourfavoritespotinthenorthwithkids monthly 0.5 2020-12-20 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/58714ef5e4fcb573c570fd71/1505128750406-BAW5ZQLEXJ0JPUFUYAUG/Mahout+training+Anantara+GT+-+Rise+and+Explore Destinations - Our Favorite Spot in Northern Thailand with Kids A true once-in-a-lifetime experience: mahout training at the Anantara Golden Triangle https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/58714ef5e4fcb573c570fd71/1505129400099-ZQ5DIYWBJF5B49GM88QY/Washing+an+elephant+Anantara+-+Rise+and+Explore Destinations - Our Favorite Spot in Northern Thailand with Kids A mahout cooling down his elephant, seen on our private jeep tour of the resort (pictured in the background) https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/58714ef5e4fcb573c570fd71/1505129172093-UP0KOQ6RRCAZBIM8MT8R/Water+buffalos+Anantara+-+Rise+and+Explore Destinations - Our Favorite Spot in Northern Thailand with Kids One of the staff members takes us on a jeep safari to see the resort's water buffalo, elephants, and natural beauty https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/58714ef5e4fcb573c570fd71/1505129277686-4B91TO5J1U4OHB1U2HRL/Anantara+GT+Pool+-+Rise+and+Explore Destinations - Our Favorite Spot in Northern Thailand with Kids Pool time! And yes, my husband's reflection is blinding. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/58714ef5e4fcb573c570fd71/1505210546464-FSONN7XPYDF7GE5P53Z1/Architecture+Anantara+GT+-+Rise+and+Explore Destinations - Our Favorite Spot in Northern Thailand with Kids The hotel architecture is stunning https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/58714ef5e4fcb573c570fd71/1505128984611-G7OARZIERCH2AYXVT5CC/Anantara+staff+-+Rise+and+Explore Destinations - Our Favorite Spot in Northern Thailand with Kids The staff at the Anantara Golden Triangle is exceptionally good with families https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/58714ef5e4fcb573c570fd71/1505127605900-RA1BIWAVJWO1DOCT6IYY/Greeting+elephants+Anantara+GT+-+Rise+and+Explore Destinations - Our Favorite Spot in Northern Thailand with Kids Greeting elephants during breakfast at the Anantara Golden Triangle https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/58714ef5e4fcb573c570fd71/1505210091506-JSNIU1DS28VBXXZ2U8B2/Water+in+the+face+Anantara+GT+-+Rise+and+Explore Destinations - Our Favorite Spot in Northern Thailand with Kids Another elephant picture because I had to show you what great aim this gentle giant had . . . https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/58714ef5e4fcb573c570fd71/1505210442917-DJ78FH0PGGF8XP214FXS/Spotting+elephants+Anantara+GT+-+Rise+and+Explore Destinations - Our Favorite Spot in Northern Thailand with Kids Spotting elephants in the distance at the Anantara Golden Triangle https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/58714ef5e4fcb573c570fd71/1505128599900-G2L6TJPSI2UX0VJ614KN/Welcome+to+the+Anantara+GT+-+Rise+and+Explore Destinations - Our Favorite Spot in Northern Thailand with Kids Welcome to the beautiful Anantara Golden Triangle. This place is a literal paradise. https://www.riseandexplore.com/destinations1/10-places-to-go-on-mallorca-with-kids monthly 0.5 2020-12-20 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/58714ef5e4fcb573c570fd71/1504609481890-V4E6D7XDAOQMCACBWR4G/Old+Town+Alcudia+Walls+-+Rise+and+Explore Destinations - 10 Places to Go on Mallorca With Kids Exploring the ancient walls of Old Town Alcudia - a great non-beach day activity! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/58714ef5e4fcb573c570fd71/1504608921882-8BO4LU5CTZKJF0X49I27/Port+Pollensa+-+Rise+and+Explore Destinations - 10 Places to Go on Mallorca With Kids Port Pollensa Beach - one of our favorites on the island of Mallorca! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/58714ef5e4fcb573c570fd71/1504609327786-VKNN3FXN0NX8HPMEMHBR/Splashing+Port+Soller+-+Rise+and+Explore Destinations - 10 Places to Go on Mallorca With Kids Splashing in the beautiful waters of Port Soller https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/58714ef5e4fcb573c570fd71/1504609702316-LLLOKJTGICXXKZ26DBWU/Tea+at+Hotel+Llenaire+-+Rise+and+Explore Destinations - 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it's all the same! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/58714ef5e4fcb573c570fd71/1505249759238-U53P829X5H2WYB4B7NOP/IMG_1498.jpg Destinations - Thailand: Our Favorite Spot on Phuket with Kids https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/58714ef5e4fcb573c570fd71/1505249755394-HMJPOJQKOA1M78B9WLI0/IMG_1499.jpg Destinations - Thailand: Our Favorite Spot on Phuket with Kids https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/58714ef5e4fcb573c570fd71/1505249760079-J1KVT6W1U7MU76AX0S6W/IMG_1505.jpg Destinations - Thailand: Our Favorite Spot on Phuket with Kids https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/58714ef5e4fcb573c570fd71/1505249767178-E3SUCK0ZXJ107EMUMB3X/IMG_1533.jpg Destinations - Thailand: Our Favorite Spot on Phuket with Kids https://www.riseandexplore.com/destinations1/the-number-one-reason-to-visit-ireland-with-kids-1 monthly 0.5 2020-12-20 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/58714ef5e4fcb573c570fd71/1506456615870-48BKG2SHZFLLKIZ72L78/Posting+letter+to+fairies+-+Rise+and+Explore Destinations - The Number One Reason To Visit Ireland With Kids Posting letters to the fairies at Dromoland Castle https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/58714ef5e4fcb573c570fd71/1506456376661-JEQ1VDV990ZO8I677P87/Castle+running+-+rise+and+explore Destinations - The Number One Reason To Visit Ireland With Kids Running free on the front lawn of Dromoland Castle Hotel in County Clare https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/58714ef5e4fcb573c570fd71/1506456681475-50EUHGZQG0BRDFQMC2EP/Parknasilla+view+-+Rise+and+Explore Destinations - The Number One Reason To Visit Ireland With Kids Serenity along the Wild Atlantic Way https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/58714ef5e4fcb573c570fd71/1506456462844-698R9UMSZTULXLRH9AUB/Turtles+Parknasilla+-+Rise+and+explore Destinations - The Number One Reason To Visit Ireland With Kids The wildlife expert at Parknasilla Resort & Spa introduces Logan to the resident turtle https://www.riseandexplore.com/destinations1/cretes-best-beaches-with-kids monthly 0.5 2020-12-20 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/58714ef5e4fcb573c570fd71/1507144066894-285XD89T4SZ0D0CU2F63/Stavros+-+Rise+and+Explore Destinations - Crete's Best Beaches With Kids Clear water and stunning backdrop at Stavros beach https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/58714ef5e4fcb573c570fd71/1507144173958-W1WGYCJGTBPOWKM0EW6W/Splashing+Tersanas+-+Rise+and+Explore Destinations - Crete's Best Beaches With Kids Water fights on Tersanas Beach, just 20m from Villa Kiara, our rental home https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/58714ef5e4fcb573c570fd71/1507142551142-XVI4V4L34ZKG9VQT9FCF/Falassarna+House+-+Rise+and+Explore Destinations - Crete's Best Beaches With Kids https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/58714ef5e4fcb573c570fd71/1507143480910-R5BN0FBSWW5GWXK8VCUA/Ammos+sunset+-+Rise+and+Explore Destinations - Crete's Best Beaches With Kids Watching the sun set over western Crete from the Ammos Hotel https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/58714ef5e4fcb573c570fd71/1507141670838-3RLT750J3XU3ZFKULQ7O/Ecstatic+in+Crete+-+Rise+and+Explore Destinations - Crete's Best Beaches With Kids Ecstatic in Crete https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/58714ef5e4fcb573c570fd71/1507143588635-Q9SJJ7USJSGQTS4G4UC6/Welcome+Falassarna+-+Rise+and+Explore Destinations - Crete's Best Beaches With Kids Welcome to Falassarna Beach - a great family beach on western Crete https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/58714ef5e4fcb573c570fd71/1507144281786-FOJUP7FP77OVD4UC32VU/Tersanas+Shells+-+Rise+and+Explore Destinations - Crete's Best Beaches With Kids Tersanas Beach - our local neighborhood hang-out https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/58714ef5e4fcb573c570fd71/1507143750962-MVG7P0OTIHFQTIF3WPC6/Ivy+Elafonissi+-+Rise+and+Explore Destinations - Crete's Best Beaches With Kids Complete relaxation on Elafonissi https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/58714ef5e4fcb573c570fd71/1507143661217-HEV2B3NZLTX4QYHMXHRI/Falasarna+Ivy+-+Rise+and+Explore Destinations - Crete's Best Beaches With Kids Enjoying a beautiful day in May on Falassarna Beach https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/58714ef5e4fcb573c570fd71/1507143923623-HOQ38F9AWT1S3BKB8UFL/Kate+Elafonissi+-+Rise+and+Explore Destinations - Crete's Best Beaches With Kids We nearly had this beautiful beach to ourselves on an early morning in late May https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/58714ef5e4fcb573c570fd71/1507143821295-5MN22GTU0CJG2RUGSRLB/Pink+Sand+-+Rise+and+Explore Destinations - Crete's Best Beaches With Kids Exploring the beautiful pink sand on Elafonissi Beach https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/58714ef5e4fcb573c570fd71/1507143025328-QKIDPMPM4X90CN3LG0CN/Villa+Kiara+-+Rise+and+Explore Destinations - Crete's Best Beaches With Kids Breakfast with a view at the beautiful Villa Kiara. Bonus points for being 20m from a great, local beach! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/58714ef5e4fcb573c570fd71/1507142383588-5SHM0R3L2QPW4REFONDC/Greek+food+-+Rise+and+Explore Destinations - Crete's Best Beaches With Kids Greek food? It's THE BEST. https://www.riseandexplore.com/destinations1/tuscany-with-kids monthly 0.5 2020-12-20 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/58714ef5e4fcb573c570fd71/1510828569275-B8XXOZ1EWSWU17RALSIW/Biking+in+Lucca+-+Rise+and+Explore Destinations - Tuscany with Kids (San Gimignano, Pisa, Lucca) Happy biker in Lucca https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/58714ef5e4fcb573c570fd71/1510827570029-9KDQI3O0ZQ553YEP7M1R/Ballet+San+Gimignano+-+Rise+and+Explore Destinations - Tuscany with Kids (San Gimignano, Pisa, Lucca) Ballet in the town square of San Gimignano post-gelato https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/58714ef5e4fcb573c570fd71/1510828423581-QBSR4WQ57HMEWSZ1WF0S/Trees+in+Lucca+-+Rise+and+Explore Destinations - Tuscany with Kids (San Gimignano, Pisa, Lucca) A true explosion of fall in Lucca in October https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/58714ef5e4fcb573c570fd71/1510826669070-BPB8O9NJ4PDSI60C5JYO/San+Gimignano+-+Rise+and+Explore Destinations - Tuscany with Kids (San Gimignano, Pisa, Lucca) Enjoying the side streets of San Gimignano https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/58714ef5e4fcb573c570fd71/1510827152874-MIHIPT8I69448H6EOGX0/Tower+San+Gimignano+-+Rise+and+Explore Destinations - Tuscany with Kids (San Gimignano, Pisa, Lucca) The beauty of San Gimignano is all around https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/58714ef5e4fcb573c570fd71/1510827323415-I1YBJZF9711MONHJ4HMY/Rocca+de+Montestafolli+-+Rise+and+Explore Destinations - Tuscany with Kids (San Gimignano, Pisa, Lucca) Beautiful views and a great spot for exploring - Rocca de Montestaffoli, San Gimignano https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/58714ef5e4fcb573c570fd71/1510827796629-KVFMZ9QMID1IME6XC2RS/Pisa+-+Rise+and+Explore Destinations - Tuscany with Kids (San Gimignano, Pisa, Lucca) Finding some great green space to play in Pisa https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/58714ef5e4fcb573c570fd71/1510827465961-9PI4VJ5KTUUZ792Y0KGP/Gelato+San+Gimignano+-+Rise+and+Explore Destinations - Tuscany with Kids (San Gimignano, Pisa, Lucca) The first of many gelatos in Tuscany, compliments of Gelateria Dondoli https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/58714ef5e4fcb573c570fd71/1510828241711-DJ6EUXCD3QOZ95NGU139/Bike+for+5+in+Lucca+-+Rise+and+Explore Destinations - Tuscany with Kids (San Gimignano, Pisa, Lucca) On a bike made for 5 in Lucca https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/58714ef5e4fcb573c570fd71/1510826942286-3CP5JNQ7RRSD2DS1OG7N/Under+the+Tuscan+Sun+at+Casa+Alina+-+Rise+and+Explore Destinations - Tuscany with Kids (San Gimignano, Pisa, Lucca) Under the Tuscan Sun at Casa Alina in Ortimino https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/58714ef5e4fcb573c570fd71/1510827725517-HG0UGDNTYJCB8C9PML5A/View+from+Rocca+de+Montestaffoli+-+Rise+and+Explore Destinations - Tuscany with Kids (San Gimignano, Pisa, Lucca) The view from Rocca de Montestaffoli - uncrowded, easy, and no cost to climb up here . . https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/58714ef5e4fcb573c570fd71/1510827059746-XLEEFFA850D2ED07XVT2/Driving+to+San+Gimignano+-+Rise+and+Explore Destinations - Tuscany with Kids (San Gimignano, Pisa, Lucca) The drive to San Gimignano https://www.riseandexplore.com/destinations1/tuscany-with-kids-siena-florence-pienza monthly 0.5 2020-12-20 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/58714ef5e4fcb573c570fd71/1511419980192-FI6EMKV4OYJWILJ240TY/Feeding+donkeys+-+Rise+and+Explore Destinations - Tuscany with Kids (Siena, Florence, Pienza) Feeding donkeys at Capella Sant' Andrea https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/58714ef5e4fcb573c570fd71/1511419649634-7SA4NS1MM8M95MYRZBX5/Pienza+-+Rise+and+Explore Destinations - Tuscany with Kids (Siena, Florence, Pienza) Running the old city walls of Pienza - so much fun! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/58714ef5e4fcb573c570fd71/1511418887780-1JO4Q2JTOGR28WEIYHFW/Boboli+Gardens+-+Rise+and+Explore Destinations - Tuscany with Kids (Siena, Florence, Pienza) Airborne in the beautiful Boboli Gardens https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/58714ef5e4fcb573c570fd71/1511420346880-GOD5WYG546X2SW6WMSZY/Orto+de+Pecci+-+Rise+and+Explore Destinations - Tuscany with Kids (Siena, Florence, Pienza) Orto de' Pecci - a green oasis in the middle of Siena https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/58714ef5e4fcb573c570fd71/1511419842450-HK7KATIY97N5ONPJETUD/Gelato+in+Pienza+-+Rise+and+Explore Destinations - Tuscany with Kids (Siena, Florence, Pienza) Gelato inhalation in progress https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/58714ef5e4fcb573c570fd71/1511420287402-O4OIZWHRNR204Z649DGQ/Relax+Time+Siena+-+Rise+and+Explore Destinations - Tuscany with Kids (Siena, Florence, Pienza) Relaxation time in Siena at Orto de' Pecci https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/58714ef5e4fcb573c570fd71/1511419464764-6LOACY41JHKESA8RJD7Q/Touring+Podere+Il+Casale+-+Rise+and+Explore Destinations - Tuscany with Kids (Siena, Florence, Pienza) Touring Podere Il Casale, just outside of Pienza https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/58714ef5e4fcb573c570fd71/1511419529571-8E45QD3M22QFMVDJOR1B/Goats+at+Podere+Il+Casale+-+Rise+and+Explore Destinations - Tuscany with Kids (Siena, Florence, Pienza) Posing with goats at Podere Il Casale, as you do https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/58714ef5e4fcb573c570fd71/1511418942613-CNLQ38UPZ8GXMOCY29SX/Duomo+-+Rise+and+Explore Destinations - Tuscany with Kids (Siena, Florence, Pienza) With the Duomo in the background . . . and no crowds! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/58714ef5e4fcb573c570fd71/1511420222970-6DZLB1BW5RZSSJPZWQI9/Beautiful+Siena+-+Rise+and+Explore Destinations - Tuscany with Kids (Siena, Florence, Pienza) Beautiful Siena, as seen from the lot where we parked (!) https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/58714ef5e4fcb573c570fd71/1511420412037-BV82Y00539BFR7BDI0HN/Siena+Square+-+Rise+and+Explore Destinations - Tuscany with Kids (Siena, Florence, Pienza) Sisters in the Piazza del Campo, Siena https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/58714ef5e4fcb573c570fd71/1511419134611-X7KHWPJTNIJO2QKMGXCU/Ponte+Vecchio+-+Rise+and+Explore Destinations - Tuscany with Kids (Siena, Florence, Pienza) Under the love locks on the Ponte Vecchio https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/58714ef5e4fcb573c570fd71/1511418305086-G02TO7L6319VE3DIQ4WJ/Orto+de+Pecci+-+Rise+and+Explore Destinations - Tuscany with Kids (Siena, Florence, Pienza) Orto de' Pecci - a beautiful spot of green in the center of Siena https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/58714ef5e4fcb573c570fd71/1511419721497-OZBFYDZSX2RCUNMTLSTD/Cheese+Podere+Il+Casale+-+Rise+and+Explore Destinations - Tuscany with Kids (Siena, Florence, Pienza) I could not wrap up this post without showing you our cheese platter from Podere Il Casale - AMAZING! 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https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/58714ef5e4fcb573c570fd71/1521206647020-WB29ZPS0L3MRAWZSTNXJ/Tatra+Chalet+side+-+Rise+and+Explore Destinations - Mountain Therapy in Poland's Tatra National Park The Tatra Chalet - your mountain vacation home https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/58714ef5e4fcb573c570fd71/1521206824865-L2Z3JUB9F6Q802UP51X7/First++hike+Tatras+-+Rise+and+Explore Destinations - Mountain Therapy in Poland's Tatra National Park Kate's first hike in Tatra National Park! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/58714ef5e4fcb573c570fd71/1521207057163-NIGFILSF93SE3POVJD93/Alpine+Slide+Tatras+-+Rise+and+Explore Destinations - Mountain Therapy in Poland's Tatra National Park Alpine sliding in Zakopane - once you've done this, you'll never go back to regular slides! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/58714ef5e4fcb573c570fd71/1521206552539-15EI5PD51TSDSPOQQTJK/Zakopane+-+Rise+and+Explore Destinations - Mountain Therapy in Poland's Tatra National Park Getting our winter on in Zakopane in 2016 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/58714ef5e4fcb573c570fd71/1521206719288-VUDXSJ19EWQ21RJT5OCA/Mickey+Mouse+Tatra+Chalet+-+Rise+and+Explore Destinations - Mountain Therapy in Poland's Tatra National Park Mickey Mouse chairs in the family suite at Tatra Chalet https://www.riseandexplore.com/destinations1/2020/11/29/and-were-back monthly 0.5 2021-03-19 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/58714ef5e4fcb573c570fd71/1606676102337-WKHDBKXJFTTJE7WDW77O/Baby+Quinn Destinations - And . . . we're back! Our newest member to the family, Quinn Rhodes, born February 4, 2019 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/58714ef5e4fcb573c570fd71/1606652623117-SVD3Q62SQCGJGT4UCN19/Kyiv+with+kids Destinations - And . . . we're back! Visiting St. Michael’s Golden-Domed Monastery in the heart of Kyiv, Ukraine. https://www.riseandexplore.com/destinations1/2020/11/29/these-are-a-few-of-my-favorite-things-in-newport-ri monthly 0.5 2020-12-20 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/58714ef5e4fcb573c570fd71/1606682393499-7X8Z0EHH0AAMOUAGEFOP/Ivy+at+Fort+Adams+State+Park Destinations - A few of our favorite things . . . in Newport, RI! Hanging out paddle board-side at Fort Adams Beach https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/58714ef5e4fcb573c570fd71/1606682256808-AXPI2S2LC1VJV3XA2JQZ/Ivy+Sachuest+Point Destinations - A few of our favorite things . . . in Newport, RI! Sea glass hunting at Sachuest Point. So.much.fun. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/58714ef5e4fcb573c570fd71/1606681917660-ZB9397DNGBEDKCHSEAR4/Quinn+First+Beach Destinations - A few of our favorite things . . . in Newport, RI! Endless hours of fun on Newport (and Middletown)’s excellent beaches https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/58714ef5e4fcb573c570fd71/1606680702557-DE9X3GIFKHP6YYKZPN0Z/Lobster.jpg Destinations - A few of our favorite things . . . in Newport, RI! Hanging out at Bowen’s Wharf in Newport, RI https://www.riseandexplore.com/destinations1/travelingwithkidsduringcovid monthly 0.5 2020-12-20 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/58714ef5e4fcb573c570fd71/1607632221281-GGATEOPPAU168O3LCJZO/First+day+in+Kyiv Destinations - Five Tips for Traveling Internationally with Kids (and a Dog) During COVID-19 Thankfully, we made it safely, and stayed healthy, during our two-day international trip from D.C. to Kyiv https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/58714ef5e4fcb573c570fd71/1607632466810-SR7C1DLZKL85MEPWKB47/Kosmo+Schiphol Destinations - Five Tips for Traveling Internationally with Kids (and a Dog) During COVID-19 Kosmo, our four-year old Golden, chilled out during our layover in Amsterdam. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/58714ef5e4fcb573c570fd71/1607632334851-4RP2MJWR4QWLLRWBWM0G/Jetlagged+at+Schiphol Destinations - Five Tips for Traveling Internationally with Kids (and a Dog) During COVID-19 Jet-lagged much? 3pm Amsterdam time at the Hilton Schiphol Hotel https://www.riseandexplore.com/destinations1/2021travel monthly 0.5 2020-12-22 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/58714ef5e4fcb573c570fd71/1608499254088-UWECL83OVGZQ5MZV8RIR/Lviv+chocolate Destinations - All I Want for Christmas . . . Is to Travel! Packaging Lviv Handmade Chocolate (Photo credit: Emyan) https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/58714ef5e4fcb573c570fd71/1608497649951-AOCSYSV56B9FT3YUB7P9/Strasbourg+%28photo+credit%3A+Fr+Antunes%29 Destinations - All I Want for Christmas . . . Is to Travel! Beautiful Strasbourg (photo credit: Fr Antunes) https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/58714ef5e4fcb573c570fd71/1608498940255-4ID4AC1WJBWS5P5XPQ99/trakai+castle Destinations - All I Want for Christmas . . . Is to Travel! Trakai Castle in Lithuania (Photo credit: Christophe Goessen) https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/58714ef5e4fcb573c570fd71/1608497921583-OSF87FW4G5M9I18TKWD6/lapland Destinations - All I Want for Christmas . . . Is to Travel! I mean, look at those igloos! Lapland, Finland. (Photo credit: Greenland Travel) https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/58714ef5e4fcb573c570fd71/1608499486859-D1ADY64M2ZEPCSPB45DK/Kyoto Destinations - All I Want for Christmas . . . Is to Travel! Evening light at Kiyomizu-dera temple, Kyoto (Photo credit: Dimitry B) https://www.riseandexplore.com/destinations1/kidandcoe monthly 0.5 2021-01-05 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/58714ef5e4fcb573c570fd71/1609268890203-8UC9ELJG3Z98RDYVEZ81/Florentine+Hills Destinations - The Site That Will Change the Way You Book Family Vacations Just outside our Kid & Coe home in the Florentine Hills https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/58714ef5e4fcb573c570fd71/1609269402925-TLWHF3OP1HCJEAC2OB92/Echo+Park Destinations - The Site That Will Change the Way You Book Family Vacations Our excellent Kid & Coe stay in Los Angeles . . . giant lemons and pinecones! https://www.riseandexplore.com/destinations1/trekkinginnorway monthly 0.5 2021-01-22 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/58714ef5e4fcb573c570fd71/1610687408975-P4PVLLDM0BICQGMYF7U8/IMG_4210.jpeg Destinations - An Empowering Trek in Norway - Bergen to Rosendal We flew into Bergen, then departed for Rosendal via ferry. The views from the ferry were stunning! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/58714ef5e4fcb573c570fd71/1610687420833-OWSQ92AZ9H3LZ18NRBNZ/GPTempDownload.jpeg Destinations - An Empowering Trek in Norway - Hike to Folgefonna Glacier We came across this beautiful lake 30 minutes into our 8-hour hike to Folgefonna Glacier. Doesn’t it look like it came straight out of the movie Frozen? https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/58714ef5e4fcb573c570fd71/1610687482412-F6GS2N1F72LVJJTGNKF3/IMG_4242.jpeg Destinations - An Empowering Trek in Norway - Hiking in Folgefonna National Park The hike was absolutely breathtaking. Hard and long, but breathtaking. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/58714ef5e4fcb573c570fd71/1610687399635-AA4AKYL8NEGUJSUR9G51/IMG_4403.jpeg Destinations - An Empowering Trek in Norway - Taking in the Views in Folgefonna National Park I mean, this is why we came . . . https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/58714ef5e4fcb573c570fd71/1610687405179-9CG2GEKYI1WM9MVPB1Z7/IMG_4295.jpeg Destinations - An Empowering Trek in Norway - Lifestraws are a lifesaver Most literally https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/58714ef5e4fcb573c570fd71/1610687414989-VKKI56V6OET36MSNGRKP/GPTempDownload.jpeg Destinations - An Empowering Trek in Norway - Views, views and more views Making that journey through Folgefonna National Park with four days worth of food, clothes, and other items on our backs. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/58714ef5e4fcb573c570fd71/1610687435945-OQXKPFKTRDV2SGLWFXCW/IMG_4400.jpeg Destinations - An Empowering Trek in Norway - Strike a pose In Folegonna National Park https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/58714ef5e4fcb573c570fd71/1610687393622-85WEPXFJXQCL5L0TCAGM/IMG_4309.jpeg Destinations - An Empowering Trek in Norway - Headed to Fonnabu Hut About six hours into the hike the terrain changed, and we encountered some snow and ice (in June)! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/58714ef5e4fcb573c570fd71/1610687463666-852L46N5TT45VTW7O6RP/IMG_4437.jpeg Destinations - An Empowering Trek in Norway - Top of the World Once we made it to this point on the trek (7 hours in), it truly felt like we were on top of the world. Or the moon. On top of the world on the moon. How about that? https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/58714ef5e4fcb573c570fd71/1610687443894-V86H4XE4WA1QUTG0FI1U/IMG_4380.jpeg Destinations - An Empowering Trek in Norway - Trail Markers See that red “T”? That’s how you know you are on the right path . . . https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/58714ef5e4fcb573c570fd71/1610687430261-D8QQHN7KV05WKVQ5N4K9/IMG_4376.jpeg Destinations - An Empowering Trek in Norway - Close to Fonnabu Hut It was around 9pm, and check out the amazing light during the summer in Norway . . . https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/58714ef5e4fcb573c570fd71/1610687440193-MLNFN3HH4V7R3REVUZAS/IMG_4334.jpeg Destinations - An Empowering Trek in Norway - Folgefonna Glacier After a 9-hour hike, we made it! Nearly sunset at 9:30pm atop Folgefonna Glacier. Check out the public hut run by the Norwegian Trekking Association (DNT) in the background. They are super clean and super great. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/58714ef5e4fcb573c570fd71/1610687475022-NIF74TK9Q481BECLM9FN/IMG_4312.jpeg Destinations - An Empowering Trek in Norway - Drinking Water Drinking water, bathing forbidden . . . no electricity or running water at the hut, but you could bring water up to the hut yourself from this beautiful glacier-fed lake https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/58714ef5e4fcb573c570fd71/1610687469632-4CI0J0CXB69WM7KEGYTQ/IMG_4324.jpeg Destinations - An Empowering Trek in Norway - Folgefonna Glacier That’s it, folks. Norway’s third largest glacier. And we got to spend the night nearly on top of it. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/58714ef5e4fcb573c570fd71/1610687466304-KVUVJXIT7Q53JHQ3N18C/IMG_4356.jpeg Destinations - An Empowering Trek in Norway - Sunset at Folgefonna Glacier This view would never get old. Sunset atop the glacier at 10:30pm. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/58714ef5e4fcb573c570fd71/1610687478979-U1G7PM5N61QS43AJXY7W/IMG_4315.jpeg Destinations - An Empowering Trek in Norway - Freeze-dried meals for the win In case you were wondering what we ate every day and night . . . freeze-dried meals for the win! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/58714ef5e4fcb573c570fd71/1610687387068-9DUHEHLXKMP3ZLRHYH5U/IMG_4442.jpeg Destinations - An Empowering Trek in Norway - Don't leave your map at home A map of the national park where you are trekking is a must. We bought ours in Bergen before departing, and talked extensively to knowledgeable staff about which treks to embark on during the early summer season. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/58714ef5e4fcb573c570fd71/1610687424561-O2524B2ZFRZ3XI3B263N/IMG_4453.jpeg Destinations - An Empowering Trek in Norway - Hardangervidda National Park Our second big trek was through Hardangervidda National park to the Stavali hut. The 8-hour journey boasted 4 beautiful waterfalls and amazing terrain. It was a bit treacherous at times for us, especially as the fog rolled in, it began to rain, we had to cross an icy river on our own (tying ourselves together with rope), and we saw no other hikers for at least six hours. Beautiful, but never so happy to arrive at a hut that evening! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/58714ef5e4fcb573c570fd71/1610687452649-ILTQA0EQMR5UR5CURNW0/IMG_4452.jpeg Destinations - An Empowering Trek in Norway - Hike to Stavali Why not go chasing waterfalls, TLC? They are absolutely majestic. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/58714ef5e4fcb573c570fd71/1610687456264-6YG2ABW2AQJUXPUH8I5S/IMG_4451.jpeg Destinations - An Empowering Trek in Norway - Ode to the Journey The hiks were hard, long, (sometimes) wet, but extremely worth it. Trekking alongside the Norwegian fjords? 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Such a stunning backdrop for holiday festivities! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/58714ef5e4fcb573c570fd71/1610477295978-I1CKGL9U8UW2VUVFMX0X/IMG_8965.jpg Destinations - Christmas in Ukraine - Saint Sophia Carousel Ivy riding the carousel at Saint Sophia Square https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/58714ef5e4fcb573c570fd71/1610477469737-NAZ02J8UUPBZ8VTI2Y02/IMG_8994.jpg Destinations - Christmas in Ukraine - Exploring Kyiv Christmas Markets Mr. Quinn takes in the beauty and wonder of Kyiv’s main Christmas market in Saint Sophia Square. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/58714ef5e4fcb573c570fd71/1610477400370-8JWGG8QVTA0GODX4RW82/IMG_8962-2.jpg Destinations - Christmas in Ukraine - Saint Sophia Square Carousel Who doesn’t love a beautiful carousel? https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/58714ef5e4fcb573c570fd71/1610477405948-WHVNJ208QN7RUBZN6SYT/IMG_8970.jpg Destinations - Christmas in Ukraine - Saint Sophia Square Carousel I mean, this carousel makes our American carousels look . . . you know, not quite as chic https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/58714ef5e4fcb573c570fd71/1610477405490-UK0BF4O9CCQPR354V57R/IMG_8985.jpg Destinations - Christmas in Ukraine - Ukrainian Mulled Wine Hot mulled wine, anyone? https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/58714ef5e4fcb573c570fd71/1610477399636-CMPH58OWB7MOIH3ILI7F/IMG_8955.jpg Destinations - Christmas in Ukraine - Saint Sophia Square Christmas Tree Posing in front of Kyiv’s main Christmas tree at Saint Sophia Square https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/58714ef5e4fcb573c570fd71/1610477411473-YDFDXSI7W1BR962YLIXN/IMG_8989.jpg Destinations - Christmas in Ukraine - Kyiv Christmas Market Ornaments The artistry in these ornaments . . . https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/58714ef5e4fcb573c570fd71/1610477411643-ELY7TQBYV5072Y203MI7/IMG_8991.jpg Destinations - Christmas in Ukraine - Kyiv Christmas Markets Checking out the yummy food on offer at the Saint Sophia Christmas market https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/58714ef5e4fcb573c570fd71/1610477419850-4DB4SK0FZ6DAHCOM2FE0/IMG_8997.jpg Destinations - Christmas in Ukraine - Saint Sophia Cathedral Saint Sophia Cathedral is an iconic location in central Kyiv . . . so beautiful https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/58714ef5e4fcb573c570fd71/1610477435027-IPEH5RDQYWB1L7H06Z8O/IMG_9076.jpg Destinations - Christmas in Ukraine - Kontraktova Square in Podil The beautiful Podil Christmas Market features a ice rink with a Ferris wheel as the backdrop https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/58714ef5e4fcb573c570fd71/1610477435254-CL6O9YZFCRC3PHD7CAFD/IMG_9087.jpg Destinations - Christmas in Ukraine - Podil Christmas Market Eating french fries to keep warm at the Podil Christmas market https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/58714ef5e4fcb573c570fd71/1610477431774-FSHJDKKX6PNFZRMMF6NG/IMG_9072.jpg Destinations - Christmas in Ukraine - Podil Christmas Market The kids had such a blast throwing darts at these balloons for $1, and won sparklers as a prize. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/58714ef5e4fcb573c570fd71/1610477417700-RLC76JPOQJI8KBNT08V8/IMG_9025.jpg Destinations - Christmas in Ukraine - Friendship Arch Walking the bridge under the Friendship Arch, admiring the lights, and checking out a new skating rink https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/58714ef5e4fcb573c570fd71/1610477422128-Z0VFFJM8Z0N0NW1B1EJE/IMG_9048.jpg Destinations - 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Christmas in Ukraine - Christmas Fair at the President's Office on Bankova Street Enjoying an absolutely gorgeous Christmas fair, complete with a carousel and ice skating rink, in front of the President’s Office on Bankova Street https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/58714ef5e4fcb573c570fd71/1610477395661-6OZ6AAXEZ0NYESQR9I3D/IMG_8942.jpg Destinations - Christmas in Ukraine - Snowy December 23rd A white Kosmo in the beautiful snow that feel in Kyiv on December 23rd https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/58714ef5e4fcb573c570fd71/1610479293109-MDOEF1OBLFUMWG0CEZG9/IMG_6307.jpeg Destinations - Christmas in Ukraine - Enjoying the snow Sledding on our street . . . pretty great! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/58714ef5e4fcb573c570fd71/1610479283429-Z9TOEMREDI8IY5SBL1ML/IMG_6321.jpeg Destinations - Christmas in Ukraine - Giant Snowballs Making giant snowballs circa 3pm (yes, it is this dark at 3pm in December in Ukraine . . . ) https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/58714ef5e4fcb573c570fd71/1610483569303-O4G3OP3LPK9F35M95AW4/Kyiv+Christmas+Markets+Pin Destinations - Christmas in Ukraine https://www.riseandexplore.com/destinations1/kempinskihightatras monthly 0.5 2021-02-12 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/58714ef5e4fcb573c570fd71/1612521736129-YXX7OZMFF430U9A3KPM3/Grand+Hotel+Kempinski+Hight+Tatras+kids+amenities Destinations - Luxury Digs and Winter Adventure: High Tatras, Slovakia Awesome amenities for kids makes them feel just as special and pampered as the adults at the Grand Hotel Kempinski High Tatras https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/58714ef5e4fcb573c570fd71/1612863124419-D84TKNTUQUBRRLZZMR44/505D8A13-EC41-4428-B220-EB0499E158B7.jpeg Destinations - Luxury Digs and Winter Adventure: High Tatras, Slovakia The joy of giant snowballs and frozen lakes! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/58714ef5e4fcb573c570fd71/1612521446040-5CQ4PKFUM8M0DLI3981F/High+Tea+Grand+Hotel+Kempinski+High+Tatras Destinations - Luxury Digs and Winter Adventure: High Tatras, Slovakia The kids and the adults dug into this one. 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There are so many wonderful family-friendly activities in Newport and the beaches are great for families. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/58714ef5e4fcb573c570fd71/1613849227957-KN4EJW3HG4LT2NVIVFF3/IMG_0456.jpg Gallery - Venice with Kids Is Venice a good place to take kids? Well yes it is! From museums to gelato and gondola rides, Venice has so much for the whole family to enjoy. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/58714ef5e4fcb573c570fd71/1626694207655-3L22MBUUP16SQRANEA9Y/Ivy+calm.jpg Gallery https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/58714ef5e4fcb573c570fd71/1613849598205-2PQMSFK3HTUIG2PKNA5T/image-asset.jpeg Gallery - Tuscany with Kids Renting a bike that could hold 5 was a great way to explore the old city walls of Lucca. 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