You guys—Rick Steves was right! The Bernese Oberland is a must-see place in Switzerland. But I’m not sure he knew that the this area is also heavenly for children and families; we spent 5 weeks in Europe, and this was one of our favorite places.

When I think of the Bernese Oberland, I think of stunning views, epic adventures, and the best playgrounds for kids. We visited in June, and spent 4 wonderful days in this region with our 4-year-old.

If you loved hiking before you had kids, but can never motivate your little one to hike, then you need to spend a week or two in the Dolomites in summer.

In July of 2023, we spent a week in the Dolomites, exploring the towns of Ortisei (Urtijëi), Santa Cristina, and Selva di Val Gardena. On our last full day, we discovered what may be the perfect area for families with children to have a memorable adventure.

Our 4-year-old is a reluctant hiker, but on this day, she hiked over 1.5 miles without being carried. If you’re looking for a kid-friendly hike, then read on.

Amsterdam is a fun city with lots of activities for young children. Here’s 5 family-friendly activities in Amsterdam.

How much does 1 week in Iceland really cost?

Iceland is becoming quite popular, and this small island nation has adapted to serve more tourists each year.   But, it can still be quite pricy to visit, especially for Americans who may be used to low fuel prices and cheap fast food. We visited in the summer of 2017 when AirBnBs were available on family farms and hotels were hard to come by.  

We took a guided day trip to Landmannalaugar with Arctic Adventures and fell in love with the rambling F-roads, and the unspoiled beauty of this area.  If you are enjoying a road trip in Southern Iceland or even just taking day trips from Reykjavik, we highly recommend adding the highlands to your Iceland bucket list.

Iceland is a perfect country to road trip around.

We spent a week in Iceland and loved our time on the South Coast. Read about where we stopped and every place we stayed during our August trip to Iceland.

We believe you can check off most of your Paris bucket list in just 3 days and 4 nights in the City of Lights. We spent part of our honeymoon in Paris and were able to see most of the city’s major attractions using the Paris pass in just 72 hours.

Is the Blue Lagoon a unique spa-like environment? Absolutely. 

Is it in a convenient location? Absolutely. 

Is it crowded? Absolutely.  

So, is the Blue Lagoon worth the money? 

Read more to see what we think.