Skip the Cities and Head to the Mountains of Austria with Kids!
The first time I strapped on a pair of skis I was so young, I don’t even remember the experience. In middle and high school, skiing was the winter activity …
Europe
A Complete Guide to Visting Toten and Gjøvik Norway
You’ve seen the soaring fjords of western Norway and the glassy ice of the Arctic north, but what about the eastern side; the heartland of Norway? Toten is one of …
Lefse, Lutefisk and Leaving: A Norwegian-American Immigration Story
Tucked in the upstairs of my mom’s house is a brown, aging trunk. Opening the lid the smell of that age wafts out. Inside the lining is in tact; the …
Bingen on the Rhine: A Hidden Gem
Researching my family tree unveiled that nearly all of my relatives left small, and in some cases very small communities in Europe. It was my 2nd great grandfather on my …
The Best Things to Do in Mainz Germany with Kids
The German city of Mainz sits on the Rhine River and is a popular stop for Rhine river cruises. But, it’s also a really good city to visit with kids! …
Spending a Day in Darmstadt, Germany
Have you ever heard of Darmstadt, Germany? If you’re like me a few months ago, chances are you haven’t. As I was doing family tree research this city name came …