Summer Adventure to Denmark and Iceland with a Quick Stop in Sweden

Summer Adventure to Denmark and Iceland with a Quick Stop in Sweden 

Denmark and Iceland entranced our family for the last 10 days with castles, canals, fjords, waterfalls, history, royal jewels, gardens, volcanoes, Vikings and much more! While in Denmark, we even were able to add a short trip to Sweden by crossing the Øresundsbroen Bridge. Pairing Iceland and Denmark really worked well for our family. During our stay in Copenhagen, our days were full of tours of castles and landmarks taking time to absorb the immense history in the city and Denmark. Our days in Iceland were full of nature exploration, unique hikes and spectacular views. This vacation was really one of the best we have ever enjoyed and had something for all of our individual passions even the teen! We just returned yesterday and while I am a bit jet lagged, I am so inspired by our experiences that I would like to share a little about our adventure!

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Wednesday Weekend Windup {Chocolate, Summerfest, Fireworks, Dog Days and More Fun this Weekend}

Chocolate, Summerfest, Fireworks, Dog Days and More Fun this Weekend in the Chicago Suburbs

The weekend is around the corner! Here are my picks including doggie fun, poetry walk, fireflies, fireworks, a chocolate celebration and more:

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Distillery District in Lexington, Kentucky Tempts with Bourbon, Craft Beer, Handcrafted Ice Cream and Entertainment

Distillery District in Lexington, Kentucky Tempts with Bourbon, Craft Beer, Handcrafted Ice Cream and Entertainment

Ice Cream, bourbon and beer, oh my! Distillery District in Lexington, Kentucky tempts visitors with all sorts of sights, flavors and experiences including our explorations of the day -- ice cream, beer and bourbon. However, the entertainment district is full with much more!

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Tenuta's Deli Offers An Authentic Italian Food Exploration in Kenosha, Wisconsin

Tenuta's Deli Offers An Authentic Italian Food Exploration in Kenosha, Wisconsin

A walk through Tenuta's Deli in Kenosha, Wisconsin, opens an incredible foodie opportunity to explore authentic Italian food items and products. Since 1950, Tenuta's has provided the community with a warm, mom and pop location to pick up the perfect ingredients for their Italian influenced cooking as well as prepared items.

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Geneva Lake Views Fuel a Tranquil Day in Williams Bay, Wisconsin

Geneva Lake Views Fuel a Tranquil Day in Williams Bay, Wisconsin

Quietly nestled along Geneva Lake in Wisconsin, Williams Bay treats visitors to tranquil lake views and a quaint town to explore.Williams Bay is more relaxed than nearby Lake Geneva, so we love to visit for a calm day of relaxation on the lake.

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5 Ways to Build More Flexibility Into Your Trip

5 Ways to Build More Flexibility Into Your Trip 

In the past, I used to build my vacations with pretty hard and fast lists. Now, I like to leave plenty of space in my itineraries to just be in the moment, not have to rush or easily fit in sites and experiences I discover when already on my trip. When I went to Paris, I decided not to take pictures on our Seine River cruise opting to just revel in the beauty that is Paris. I found the experience to be freeing and refreshing, so I started reevaluating how we travel and how rigid we make our travel. Once we started adding more flexibility into our travel, I feel like we can live more in the moment and really be in a place. Here are a few strategies that we use:

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Reveling in Nature Hiking Kishwauketoe Trail in Williams Bay, Wisconsin

Hiking through Marshes and Prairie on a Boardwalk at Kishwauketoe Trail in Williams Bay, Wisconsin

Kishwauketoe Trail introduces an interesting hike through varying habitats near Geneva Lake in Williams Bay, Wisconsin. Kishwauketoe's name is derived from Potawatomi loosely meaning "Clear Water" or "Lake of the Sparkling Water" so is not only reminiscent of the Potwatatomi that once called the area home but also of dedication to keep the nature areas of Williams Bay beautiful and thriving for future generations. Explore a little:

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Smiling with Pinkie the Elephant in DeForest, Wisconsin

Smiling with Pinkie the Elephant in DeForest, Wisconsin

Pinkie the Elephant in DeForest, Wisconsin provides for a festive little pit stop and photo op. Pinkie can be located just outside of a Shell station just off of I-94 north of Madison. We fit it in on our trip to Duluth this spring. I mean, how could you not stop:

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