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If you’re traveling to the Emilia-Romagna region and you’re really into food, you probably know of a little place called Osteria Francescana. Rated the top restaurant in the world in 2016 and 2018, Osteria Francescana is one of the toughest places in the world to score a booking. Here are some tips for how to … Read more
During our trip to the Emilia-Romagna region, we ventured to Modena for a day trip. We were lucky enough to snag a lunch reservation at Osteria Francescana, so we decided to spend all morning and afternoon in this charming city. Perhaps most famously known worldwide as the home of Ferrari and Pavarotti, Modena is also … Read more
Are you a fan of The Sound of Music? Do you know every character’s line and every lyric to every song? Is this classic musical one of your “favorite things”? Then you’ll want to check out this very special Sound of Music bike tour. Fräulein Maria’s Bicycle Tour was perhaps our favorite activity we took … Read more
If you’re in Portland, Maine with a toddler in tow, check out Children’s Museum & Theatre of Maine. We recently spent a Sunday morning here with our toddler, and he (and my husband and I!) had an absolute blast. Quick Tips for Your Visit First Floor Past the entrance, there’s a theatre and a tall … Read more
You can’t visit Portugal without sampling at least one pastel de nata (and believe me, you’ll quickly learn that one will not be enough). These flaky, creamy tarts are a staple of Portuguese cuisine. Your mouth will start salivating as soon as you smell the eggy, vanilla custard and see the golden brown tart with the slight … Read more