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Weekend Getaway In Slovenia
This was a trip we had been planning all year, trying to determine the best time and place for it. I mention this because, despite being centrally located in Europe and surrounded by popular destinations, it's not the easiest place to reach. Ljubljana is the main city and where you fly into; however, it is a fairly small airport, so flights there usually involve connections or odd times. A lot of people take the train or bus, but even trains aren't very prevalent because of t

Joe C
Jan 93 min read


Discovering the Best of Copenhagen During a Long Weekend Adventure
long weekend in Copenhagen with day trips.

Joe C
Oct 4, 20255 min read


A Journey Through the Balkans: Discovering Three Countries in One Trip
Exploring three Balkan countries in one trip, Bosnia & Herzegovina, Montenegro and Croatia.

Joe C
Oct 2, 20256 min read


A Culinary Adventure Through Prague's Best Food and Beer
A Culinary Adventure Through Prague's Best Food and Beer

Joe C
Aug 12, 20253 min read


Exploring the Castles of Romania and Transylvania Through Hiking Adventures
hiking and seeing castles in Romania and Transylvania, eating the local food and beer.

Joe C
Jul 22, 20256 min read


Discovering the Unfiltered Beauty of Switzerland on Our 9-Day Adventure
Two families 9 day trip around Switzerland. Seeing some truly unique views and great food.

Joe C
Jun 10, 202510 min read


Experiencing the Alps At A Kinderhotel: REVIEW
We stayed at a Kinderhotel in the Austrian alps and this is our thoughts and review of it. Should you try out a Kinderhotel?

Joe C
Feb 7, 20257 min read


The Magic of Christmas Markets Across Poland
We visited 4 different cities in Poland and explored all of their Christmas markets.

Joe C
Jan 24, 20257 min read


Make the Most of an Impromptu Weekend Trip to Porto: Amazing Food, Great Views, and Steep Streets🇵🇹
Weekend trip to Porto, Portugal. Lots of amazing food, steep hills and great views.

Joe C
Jan 3, 20254 min read


Disneyland Paris with a Toddler: Accommodation, Dining, and Top Tips 🇫🇷 🧞
Disneyland Paris with a toddler. Where to stay, how is the food and how to get there.

Joe C
Dec 16, 20243 min read


Paris with a Toddler: Long Lines and Transportation Woes with Unforgettable Sights 🇫🇷
Traveling to Paris with a toddler. Seeing as many sights as possible, avoiding long lines and trying to get some good food.

Joe C
Dec 11, 20244 min read


Seeing Bath, Oxford And Some British Countryside 🏴
This is part two of our England trip from May of 2024. If you want to hear about our three days in London you can check that out here ....

Joe C
Aug 22, 20246 min read


Big Adventures In The Small Country Of Luxembourg 🇱🇺
Your first thought may be, "Where is Luxembourg?" and that would be completely appropriate. Luxemborug is located between France,...

Joe C
Jul 31, 20245 min read


Discover Amazing Castles While Hiking on the Rhine in Frankfurt 🇩🇪
Hiking in Germany, seeing castles, Frankfurt, Eating schnitzel.

Joe C
Jul 23, 20245 min read


Exploring London with Kids: Family-Friendly Tips and Sights 🏴
Joe has been to London before, but it has been at the top of Liz's bucket list for a very long time. So, since we just moved to Spain, we...
joecourtney13
Jul 17, 20245 min read


We are the Courtneys!
Welcome to our travel blog! We are a family of three, which includes Joe/dad (myself), Liz/mom, and Landon. Liz is an officer in the U.S....
joecourtney13
Jun 26, 20242 min read
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