Switzerland: A Mother Daughter Journey
Janice Weinsoff2024-08-14T15:44:11-04:00Discovering Switzerland: A Mother-Daughter Adventure Switzerland has always been on my bucket list. My daughters and I spent months discussing various p [...]
Exploring Geneva in 3 Days
Janice Weinsoff2024-08-07T10:24:01-04:00Our First Stop Geneva is located on the shores of Lake Geneva and is surrounded by the Alps. It has a rich history and a cosmopolitan vibe. Our Switzerl [...]
Montreux in 48 Hours: Must-See Highlights
Janice Weinsoff2024-08-06T13:45:28-04:00Scenic and Cultural Delights Montreux is home to the annual Montreux Jazz Festival and the Chillon Castle. Reservations during the festival need to be m [...]
Interlaken: Where Adventure Meets Scenic Beauty
Janice Weinsoff2024-08-07T16:30:49-04:00The Journey Begins Boarding the Glacier Express to Interlaken was like stepping into a postcard. The two-hour ride offered jaw-dropping, panoramic views [...]
Zurich: A Perfect Two Day Escape
Janice Weinsoff2024-08-21T15:26:54-04:00Zurich Bound We arrived in Zurich via train from Interlaken, Switzerland's largest city. Once again, we experienced a beautiful scenic train ride with t [...]
FamJam: Costa Rica
Janice Weinsoff2024-01-19T13:37:18-05:00Costa Rica, It Is After close to 20 years of traveling out west for a snow trip, we decided to switch it up to a closer, tropical vacation. Costa Rica, [...]
Our Mother- Daughter Trip to France’s Côte D’azur
Janice Weinsoff2023-08-29T14:22:38-04:00Côte d’Azur It Is France’s Côte d’Azur is also known as the French Riviera. It’s where turquoise waters meet golden beaches, and charming coastal towns [...]
8 Days in the French Riviera
Janice Weinsoff2023-08-10T15:44:27-04:00Our Trip Through the South of France My daughters and I spent eight days in the French Riviera for our Mother-Daughter trip. It's where turquoise waters [...]
Fall in Love With St. Tropez
Janice Weinsoff2023-08-18T16:49:22-04:00St Tropez... J'Adore This glamorous location, lined with beautiful yachts, started as a fishing village with a vibrant cultural scene attracting artists [...]
Discover the Magic of Nice
Janice Weinsoff2023-08-18T16:46:18-04:00The Enchanting World of Nice Nice is the most popular resort city on the French Riviera. Here you can wander through Old Town's narrow streets, home to [...]
Uncover the Hidden Gem of Eze
Janice Weinsoff2023-08-18T16:46:26-04:00Eze Village Uncover the hidden gem of Eze! This Medieval hilltop village has the most breathtaking views and gorgeous botanicals. Here you can climb the [...]
The Glamour and Glitz of Monaco & Monte Carlo
Janice Weinsoff2023-08-18T16:44:58-04:00The Principality of Monaco This principality of glamour and glitz is most known for the Prince’s Palace of Monaco, Grand Prix of Monaco, and Casino de M [...]
Cannes… More Than Movies & Celebrities
Janice Weinsoff2023-08-18T16:45:29-04:00Cannes Allure When you think of Cannes, you probably think of the Cannes Film Festival, upscale hotels, designer stores along the palm-lined La Croisett [...]
Much To Do In Marseille
Janice Weinsoff2023-08-18T16:43:32-04:00Magnifique Marseille Marseille is the second largest and oldest city in France. It was our home for two nights to visit the city and Aix-en-Province. Ou [...]
Experience Provençal Charm in Aix-en-Provence
Janice Weinsoff2023-08-28T11:20:15-04:00The City of A Thousand Fountains We were excited to visit this college town known for its fountains of all shapes and sizes. We experienced charming str [...]
What To Wear In The French Riviera
Janice Weinsoff2023-08-04T15:21:54-04:00Chic and Practical Outfit Ideas for Every Occasion When you think about what people wear while vacationing on the French Riviera, the words glamour, ele [...]
Why You Need to Go On A Mother-Daughter Trip
Janice Weinsoff2024-07-18T13:43:54-04:00What Makes Them So Special My daughters and I have gone on seven Mother-Daughter trips. Of course, the destination does play a role. It’s a time to conn [...]
New York City… Again!
Janice Weinsoff2023-05-16T15:55:35-04:00A Weekend With My Daughters My daughters moved to NYC in 2019. When they moved, I promised to visit every three to four months. The pandemic made everyt [...]
What I Learned About Traveling With Friends
Janice Weinsoff2023-01-17T15:17:37-05:00How to Make Sure You Stay Friends After Traveling with friends can be complicated. I am not talking about weekend trips. I’ve had amazing trips with fa [...]
Travel is My Therapy
Michelle Balaun2024-01-18T17:18:39-05:00I came across a quote recently that encapsulates my life’s goals; “I’d rather have a passport full of stamps, than a house full of stuff.” Tbh, I did not even own a passport until six years ago having only traveled domestically. Truthfully, I was fortunate enough to be raised by parents who loaded all four of us girls in the car every summer and we went on driving trips in the U.S. Of course, and I do believe this was to keep us quiet and occupied, we were each assigned a state and decided what places we would visit in that state.
Tips for Dealing With Chaotic Air Travel ✈
Janice Weinsoff2022-08-19T13:08:20-04:00In 2021, a friend invited me to go with her to Sweden, her homeland. It took me all of two seconds to accept. I even said, “I’ve been waiting over 35 ye [...]
My Top 10 Travel Item Recommendations
Janice Weinsoff2023-04-28T14:13:02-04:00Simple Travel Items To Make Traveling Less Complicated It is common knowledge that air travel is complicated these days. However, Traveling is my thera [...]
Vacations With Your Adult Kids
Janice Weinsoff2023-01-17T14:55:25-05:00Where to Start A vacation with your adult kids is complicated. First, you need to plan around everyone’s work schedules. Second, are you all traveling f [...]
Visit Sweden Like A Local
Janice Weinsoff2023-02-20T16:03:03-05:00And So It Begins… In November 2021, my Swedish friend of 35+ years invited me to visit Sweden when she planned to go in September 2022. The Scandinavian [...]
Key Phrases To Know Before You Travel To Sweden
Janice Weinsoff2023-03-08T16:00:14-05:00I'll Learn to Speak Swedish Six months before leaving, I decided to take the initiative and learn Swedish, surprising my friend. It turns out that Swedi [...]
What to Pack for Sweden & Denmark in the Fall 🍂
Janice Weinsoff2022-09-02T11:28:05-04:00My 15-Day Capsule Packing Guide Packing for a two-week trip is complicated. Of course, I want plenty of options. But I do not want to be lugging around [...]
Greece: European Relaxation
Janice Weinsoff2023-02-20T16:15:55-05:00Greece has been on my bucket list since 2005 when I saw the movie The Sisterhood of the Traveling Pants. My desire to go there also was based on the fact that in 2010, I became a pescatarian and mainly followed a Meditteranean eating regimen.
Copenhagen – Our Trip To The Happiest Country
Janice Weinsoff2023-03-21T10:30:24-04:00We’ve Arrived Getting to Copenhagen from Malmö takes about 30 minutes on the Øresund Bridge, a bridge and a tunnel crossing the Øresund strait between D [...]
Eagle’s Nest Luxury Retreat Sundance
Janice Weinsoff2023-01-18T14:26:42-05:00The Most Amazing Place We've Ever Rented! FamJam 2022 took us to Sundance and the most incredible house we ever rented. Nestled in the mountain communi [...]
Sundance Is Something Special
Janice Weinsoff2023-02-20T16:15:42-05:00How Did We End Up In Sundance? We have had countless winter ski trips to Utah, but it was always Park City. Planning for our 2022 FamJam started six mon [...]
Visiting New York City In December
Janice Weinsoff2021-12-15T18:06:51-05:00A December to Remember Visiting New York City in December is magical. From the holiday markets to the window displays, you should try to experience the [...]
Magic in the Hamptons ♪♪
Janice Weinsoff2023-06-06T14:02:23-04:00Three Times A Charm You may wonder why a person who has lived in South Florida for almost 50 years would choose to go to a beach area for a vacation. No [...]
Vancouver
Janice Weinsoff2023-02-20T16:18:31-05:00A Juxtaposition between Beautiful Scenery and Skyscrapers Vancouver was the final stop of our trip out west. It is surprising to see a city of skyscrape [...]
Our Trip to Canyon Ranch Tuscon
Janice Weinsoff2022-02-21T16:51:38-05:00Couldn’t We All Use a Holistic Mind, Body, and Spirit Reset? Many of my blogs address how crucial it is to me to embrace mindfulness, health, and spiri [...]
How to Travel to Spain in 10 Days
Janice Weinsoff2024-05-29T13:44:12-04:00In 2016, when my daughter decided to study abroad in Madrid for the summer through her college, I decided to personally escort her (and of course her sister came along). We left a few weeks prior to when she needed to be in Madrid. We traveled to Spain in 10 days which is very doable and share How to Travel to Spain in 10 days.
Hallo, London, Calling
Michelle Balaun2023-02-20T16:20:11-05:00My first trip to Europe was in London. We chose this destination for several reasons including the fact that we would not have a language barrier. My younger daughter and I planned out most of the trip including must-see visits to London’s iconic sites. I ran it by a friend who is from London to see if we were trying to pack in too much in five short days. Just last year, on a trip with my sister to Israel, we had a layover in London. We decided to spend two days in London and then travel on and had the most amazing time so I have included some spots we went to on this trip as well.
Visiting Italy With My Daughters
Janice Weinsoff2023-02-20T16:21:57-05:00After our first trip to London, I was definitely bitten by the travel bug. I decided that if we could coordinate, I would want to start a tradition of a girl’s trip once a year with my daughters. One of my all-time favorite books and movies is Eat, Pray, Love. (If you enjoy Audiobooks, you can get it for free with an Audible trial). I decided after watching the movie that Italy, India, and Indonesia would be on my travel bucket list). That is how we decided on Italy, a country where we would Eat, Pray and Love.
Israel: To the Homeland We Go
Janice Weinsoff2023-02-20T16:19:46-05:00A little over one year ago, life was good; my dream of going to Israel would finally be happening. I have not always wanted to visit Israel, even after both of my daughters did birthright. That changed over the past six years as I became more connected to my faith and spirituality which were both instrumental in moving me forward after unexpectedly becoming a widow.
San Francisco & Napa
Janice Weinsoff2023-07-05T15:27:14-04:00How The West Was Won... by the Weinsoffs San Francisco is one of my favorite cities. In my twenties, I worked for a company that had a restaurant on Fis [...]
Asheville: Five Day Winter Getaway
Janice Weinsoff2023-02-20T16:21:29-05:00Our family usually takes a winter holiday to see snow and mountains (something we don't get in South Florida). Previously, we would head to either Park City or Colorado for our winter ski trip, typically with my sister and her kids. But with a pandemic happening, we did not want to fly so we decided to drive to Asheville for our winter getaway.
There’s Snow Reason to Not Go to Park City
Janice Weinsoff2023-02-20T16:22:52-05:00The Greatest Snow on Earth Park City has a very special place in our hearts. For those of you who live in South Florida, you understand when people say [...]
I ❤️ New York
Janice Weinsoff2023-02-20T16:23:07-05:00And I’m Spreading the News I was raised in South Florida but born in New York. There is something about New York that is a huge draw to me. From the sho [...]
Play Ball
Janice Weinsoff2023-02-20T18:29:14-05:00The Yankees Are Back in Town I’m the mom of two adult daughters. We are all huge sports fans. Doesn’t matter… baseball, football, soccer, basketball… we [...]
New York City Take 2
Janice Weinsoff2021-06-10T11:48:26-04:00Moving My Daughter Back to NYC In September 2019, I moved my youngest daughter to NYC. Her sister moved up three weeks later. When they came home in Mar [...]
My Daughter’s Study Abroad Experience
Janice Weinsoff2021-06-14T13:46:58-04:00Not All Classrooms Have Four Walls Study Abroad programs are quite popular. Most programs were paused for 2020, but they are reopening up again. My dau [...]
Victoria
Janice Weinsoff2021-04-21T16:15:22-04:00The Garden City Seeing as we were already out west, we decided to continue on and take in some Canadian cities. Victoria is easy to get to by ferry whic [...]
Sleepless in Seattle
Janice Weinsoff2021-04-21T15:03:21-04:00A Quick Three Day Excursion Seattle was one of the destinations on our Mother-Daughter trip to the West Coast. Personally, we had never been but had hea [...]
New York for First-Timers
Janice Weinsoff2023-02-24T16:06:56-05:00The Iconic to The Off Beat Like any large city, New York can seem overwhelming for first-timers. Certainly, you will want to see the iconic sites. But i [...]