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  • Let me be real for a second, I love traveling with our kids and all...but sometimes mama needs a break!⁠⠀ .⁠⠀ So this weekend, Matt and I are escaping with friends to Palm Springs. 🌴😎 I have high hopes for long dinners, sleeping in, too many drinks, and quiet afternoons by the pool.⁠⠀ .⁠⠀ I even ordered some energy shots so I don't fall asleep by 9 PM. 😆⁠⠀ .⁠⠀ What do you most look forward to on a kid-free vacay?? 🎉🍾⁠⠀ .⁠⠀ #ilovemykids #buttheydrivemenuts⁠⠀ .⁠⠀ .⁠⠀ ⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⁠⠀ ✌🏻@our.next.adventure⁠⠀ ⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⁠⠀
  • Bliss. 🥰⠀ .⠀ It doesn’t have to cost that much. Sunny days strolling colorful, historic neighborhoods isn’t reserved for the lucky few.⠀ .⠀ In fact, our 2 bedroom Airbnb in Alfama, Lisbon topped out just under $100/night, taxes and fees included.⠀ .⠀ A pretty good price, I’d say, for an A+ location, full kitchen, two bedrooms, washing machine, and a killer view of the city!⠀ .⠀ ➡️ Check out the latest post on the blog for 13 gorgeous Airbnb rentals in beautiful Alfama, Lisbon. #linkinbio⠀ .⠀ Have you been to Lisbon? What was your favorite neighborhood??⠀ .⠀ .⠀ ⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⠀ ✌🏻@our.next.adventure⠀ ⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⠀
  • When you're two foodie parents but you've also got two kids under 5, what are you to do but take some risks for great food!? 🌊⁠⠀ .⁠⠀ Hold up, we're not thaaaaat risky. Instead of the seaside tables at Ponto Final, our server sat us a bit away from the waters edge (smart man)!⁠⠀ .⁠⠀ If you want some seriously fresh and authentic Portuguese seafood (I'm talking sadines peeled right off the bone!🐟), definitely take the Cacilhas Ferry over the Tagus River and head straight to Ponto Final.⁠⠀ .⁠⠀ It was probably our best (and most affordable!) meal in Lisbon!⁠⠀ .⁠⠀ ➡️ Where's the craziest/fanciest place you've ever taken kids to eat? We're braved a few pretty nice places in our day; luckily no major disasters yet!⁠⠀ .⁠⠀ ⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⁠⠀ ✌🏻@our.next.adventure⁠⠀ ⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⁠⠀
  • Mexico City deals keep popping up in my inbox like 😯🤔!⠀ .⠀ Truth be told, I don’t think I’ve talked nearly enough about just how much we loved Mexico City!⠀ .⠀ I mean, do you like great food, tons of parks, awesome museums, and perfect weather?⠀ .⠀ Seriously, if Mexico City isn't on your radar for a family trip, then you’re missing out - big time!⁠⠀ .⠀ I recently shared our perfect 5 day Mexico City itinerary on the blog. Go check it out!⠀ .⠀ [Link in Bio👉🏻@our.next.adventure]
  • Did you know the La Sagrada Familia has been under construction since 1882!? 🤯⁠⠀ .⁠⠀ It's not that the architects are particularly lazy. Construction has started and stopped over the years for a number of reasons: low funding, war, a fire, ...⁠⠀ .⁠⠀ But things are finally moving at a much quicker pace, with plans to complete the architectural masterpiece by 2026; just in time to commemorate the 100 year anniversary Antoni Gaudi's death.⁠⠀ .⁠⠀ Gaudi was the architect and visionary behind La Sagrada Familia, and it's taken decades to piece back together the few sketches and models he left behind. Once complete, the cathedral will feature an astonishing 10 spires, each representing an important biblical figure.⁠⠀ .⁠⠀ In case you missed it, be sure to check out our guide to Gaudi's Barcelona for Kids on the blog! ⁠⠀ .⁠⠀ [Link in Bio👉🏻@our.next.adventure]⁠⠀
  • Make no mistake about it, as amazing as the photos look, Pena Palace is BUSY and CROWDED!⁠⠀ .⁠⠀ Overtourism is real. And it does take away from some of the magic of places like Sintra, Portugal. ⁠⠀ .⁠⠀ It's not lost on us that we're sadly contributing to the problem ourselves, but we try to help by being extra respectful of our fellow travelers and locals alike when on the road.⁠⠀ .⁠⠀ Not so much for the ladies who scowled at us literally two seconds after I took this picture: "Umm, can you move?? You're in the way of our photo..." 🤦‍♀️⁠⠀ .⁠⠀ #thenerve #backofflady #letthekidenjoytheview⁠
  • Our next adventure is BOOKED 🎉 and we're headed back to......EUROPE! 🏰⁠⠀ .⁠⠀ We couldn't resist a $290 flight deal (thanks, @scottscheapflights!) with the caveat that we'll have to endure some cold December temps to take advantage. But our reward will be some of Europe's most magical Christmas markets, so I think we'll find a way to survive! ❄️🎄⁠⠀ .⁠⠀ Our plan is to hop between Vienna, Prague, and Budapest, and I'm still working out how many days to spend in each. ⁠⠀ .⁠⠀ Thinking 3 days in Prague, 5 days in Vienna, and 5 days in Budapest. Anyone been to all 3 that can give me some insight!?⁠
  • Goodbye House! 🏠😢⁠⠀ .⁠⠀ We said our final goodbyes to the old house last night. I asked Evelyn what her favorite memory from our first house was. She said "moving to my new room at the new house."⁠⠀ .⁠⠀ Then I asked her, "are you sad we're not going to come back here ever again?"⁠⠀ .⁠⠀ She said, "No! I'm excited!"⁠⠀ .⁠⠀ So there you have it. I’m thankful, as ever, for Evelyn and her wisdom. Why should we be sad about the past when we have so many new adventures ahead??

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