Tried & Trouvailles

We just went on our first weekend getaway without the baby and explored the champagne region of France. Reims, France is an easy three hour drive from where we are in Germany and is so beautiful. My husband’s mother and cousin were in town to watch the baby and the pups, so we knew they were in good hands, and were able to truly enjoy all the champagne and French food we could get our hands on. It READ MORE

This weekend we decided to explore one of the hidden gems of Germany - the Arh Valley and the Eifel region. The North Rhine-Westphalia was one of the only states in Germany open for tourist travel, so we planned our trip around that. We stayed in Bad Munstereifel, which is the cutest little town. It was our very first overnight trip with a baby, and it was great! If you like hiking, wineries, READ MORE

I can’t believe it has already been a year since we celebrated Valentine’s Day in Milan. We had just gotten back from Porto, where it was sunny and warm, so I wasn’t as excited for this trip. I had heard that there wasn't much to do in Milan, so I wasn’t expecting much. Once we got there, however, I was blown away by how underrated Milan is. There is so much to see and do in this fashion capital, READ MORE

Germany has been in lock down mode since November, and I am feeling the quarantine fatigue. Restaurants have been closed for dining, so we haven't gone out to eat since October, and the only stores open are pharmacies and grocery stores. Last February, we went to Porto and Milan. This year, we have been stuck at home (minus the grocery store outings), and the travel bug is so big! I have been READ MORE