"Beyond what we wish and what we fear may happen, we have another life. . . . as clear and free as a mountain stream.” ~Rumi To feel both alive and at peace in a place is a perfect balance. Selva …
Legoland, Billund: The Capital of Children
When we embarked on this journey, one year ago, we spent our son Max’s 10th Birthday in Disneyland. I remember him saying, “I wonder where I will be for my 11th birthday.” It was not long before he …
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In Bruges … Not the Movie
When King of France, Philip the Fair, visited Bruges in 1301, his wife, Joanna of Navarre, was so shocked by the inhabitants’ wealth and exquisite clothing that she exclaimed: ‘“I thought I alone was …
Luxembourg Charm: Just Passing Through
Did you know there is a language called Luxembourgish? Did you know natives from Luxembourg are called Luxembourgers? We didn’t know anything about Luxembourg and it was completely enchanting in every …
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Sometimes the Lessons Learned Are Grimm
"Since it is so likely that children will meet cruel enemies, let them at least have heard of brave knights and heroic courage." ~ CS Lewis As we wound our way up the Todtnauer Waterfall path in …
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In the Moment With Mother Nature's Monuments
“And above all, watch with glittering eyes the whole world around you because the greatest secrets are always hidden in the most unlikely places. Those who don't believe in magic will never find it.” …
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