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Beautiful Island of Madeira

BonBon May 16, 2015 7 Comments

Madeira, “Ilha Jardim” (Garden Island) or “Pearl of the Atlantic”,one of the most beautiful destinations in Europe. I fell in love with this small island the first time I visited. It was just me and my husband then; I was totally blown away with its scenery – simply beautiful! This time round, we visited the family with our 2 kids.

My husband’s parents grew up in this island, but they moved to South Africa for better opportunities when they were young. So, in this visit they flew to Madeira to meet us and spend some quality time with the rest of the family. It was indeed an unforgettable trip. We’re glad the kids met their Portuguese family.

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Berlin with Kids

BonBon April 22, 2015 9 Comments

Berlin WWII - Raising a flag over the Reichstag - Picture courtesy of Wikipedia — **Berlin WWII – Raising a flag over the Reichstag – Picture courtesy of Wikipedia**

On the top of my bucket list was Berlin – I was curious, as everyone, how they rebuilt the city after WW2 and Reunification. A place so rich in history with its sad and bitter past. However, I assumed most have moved on; I am here to share with you the Berlin now!

So thrilled to finally visit Berlin; thankful I got to see and experience it with the whole family. We only stayed for few days, but I believed we covered most of the must-see attractions. If you decide to visit Berlin; stay for at least a week.

We flew from DFW to Berlin via Frankfurt. Our flight was delayed, but we managed to catch our connecting flight just in time and our luggage made it too! Yay…

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Beach Getaway – USVI

BonBon April 7, 2015 2 Comments

The Caribbean – Imagine waking up to the sound of the waves, seeing the gorgeous view of the ocean and smelling the fresh air. Paradise and that is U.S. Virgin Islands. Gorgeous beaches, rich in culture, tons of activities to choose from and perfect warm weather all year round. The ultimate family destination! Yes, add it to your bucket list.

Tip: Low Season – mid-April to November

Duty-Free shopping (best items to buy are jewelry, crystals, alcohol)

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Traveling with Kids

BonBon March 15, 2015 10 Comments

Yes, it is possible to travel to distant places with your kids. And yes, it is challenging and can be daunting.

When I got pregnant, I told my husband that we needed to travel as much as possible before the baby arrived; I was thinking it would be so impossible to travel with a little nutter. But when baby Nicholas arrived, we just kept on going. Then baby Arianna came and we said, “this is it, traveling with 2 babies is just too much”. Then again, old habits die hard.

That said we’ve managed to enjoy all our travels with our kids and learn a lot along the way. So let me share with you some important things you need to consider when flying with babies/ toddlers.

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Travel Plan

BonBon March 15, 2015 1 Comment

I want to travel and see the world! Where should I go? What should I do? Where should I start? I know… so many places to go, so little time and limited funds. It is overwhelming in the beginning, especially when you haven’t done something like this before.

I would not say I am an expert, but I want to share with you what I have done and learned after making travel plans for over 15 years. This works for me and my family; it might work for you too.

In my family, I am in charge of our travel plans – where to go and what to do. Before I talk to my husband; I already have a place in mind and when it’s a go for him then I start making a detailed plan.

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