A four day Chol Hamoed is a great time to get away for an overnight trip – to Newport, Rhode Island This year, with no Shabbos breaking up Chol Hamoed, there’s a great opportunity for overnight trips. With Pesach at the end of April, we will hopefully enjoy nice weather too! Want to know where…
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What to See and Do in Venice, Italy
Planning a spring trip to Europe? Your European experience isn’t complete without getting lost in Venice, Italy. When I was a girl, and I’d come from Europe to spend my summers at sleepaway camp in the United States, my friends would ask me, “Do you live in the place with all the water? Or the…
Looking for a Beautiful European Destination with Great Sites and Kosher Life? Come to Vienna.
There’s tons to see and do in the beautiful city of Vienna. Here’s your roundup. Looking for a cool, new destination that has regular minyanim and kosher food? I bet Vienna, Austria hasn’t crossed your mind. As someone who was born in Vienna, and has lived here all my life, I can give you all…
Traveling to Miami This Winter? You’ve Got to Visit the Keys
The Florida keys may seem distant and exotic, but Key Largo is less than two hours from Miami. Get off of Collins and get to those coral reefs! Do you want a South Florida day to remember? Tired of restaurant hopping morning, noon, and night? Head down to the Keys for the day. Here’s the…
6 Fun Things to Do in Pittsburgh with Kids (Bonus: There’s Kosher Food Close By)
Looking for a city that’s great to visit with kids? Well, Pittsburgh is called “Kidsburgh” for a reason! Year-round, this family-friendly little city is packed with fun, creative activities for kids! A 6-hour drive from NYC, it’s a great getaway location for any time of year. While these are by no means all of our…
What to Do in Israel with Kids
Taking the kids along on your next Israel trip? You’ll need to plan some activities between your trips to kevarim and Gedolim. These ideas will keep the whole family happy. Traveling to Israel with kids is a completely different experience than an adults-only trip. Most children are not cut out for a week or so…
How to See Paris in One Day
Explore the city, visit Jewish neighborhoods, see all the famous sites, eat in great restaurants, and easily catch minyanim…all in one day in Paris. Paris is one of the most popular tourist destinations in the world and caters to people from all over. It is fairly tourist-friendly and easy to get around. It is a…
Three Winter Vacation Ideas (with Minyanim + Food)
Want to travel beyond Miami? Perk up that time away with a new exotic destination. Perhaps you never wanted to go too far or you didn’t want to think too much about obtaining kosher food. But if perhaps the kids are a little older, or you can get away for an extra couple of days…
Family-Friendly Things to Do in the Niagara/Buffalo Area (After You’ve Seen the Falls)
Planning a trip to Upstate New York? It’s a beautiful time to explore the area…and the fun doesn’t stop, even after you’ve seen Niagara Falls. Are you planning a trip to Niagara Falls? I’m sure your itinerary is carefully planned and filled with all of the obvious must-see tourist attractions that The Falls has to…
7 Outdoor Trips for Sunny Days: NY/NJ
Want to enjoy the great outdoors after a long winter? Here are 7 scenic and fun outdoor spots to enjoy with the family. At the first opportunity, as soon as the weather warms up a bit, I like to go on outdoor trips. I really look forward to the warmer weather on Pesach (hopefully!). Here…
