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Become an Insider and Start Reading Now.<\/span><br \/>\n              <span class=\"headline-regular login-prompt\">Have an account? <button class=\"login-prompt-btn\">Log in<\/button>.<\/span>\n            <\/div>\n<div class=\"post-summary-bullets\" data-component-type=\"post-summary-bullets\" data-load-strategy=\"exclude\" data-track-marfeel=\"post-summary-bullets\">\n<ul>\n<li class=\"body-md\">My Family took an 11-day trip to Europe and spent time in four counries.<\/li>\n<li class=\"body-md\">I was woried at first, after planning our itinery, that ours 11 -ear-op twins wouldn\u2019t have fun.<\/li>\n<li class=\"body-md\">But the trip was a hit, and there are activities for everyone.<\/li>\n<\/ul><\/div>\n<section class=\"post-body-content slideshow-container post-content-article-slideshow data-slideshow-container\" data-component-type=\"post-body-content\" data-load-strategy=\"exclude\" data-track-content=\"\" data-post-type=\"slideshow\" data-track-page-area=\"Post\" data-slideshow-type=\"one-page-view\" data-track-marfeel=\"post-body-content\">\n<p>I plan my family Annual Summer Vacation During the hottest time of year in most popular destinations. It \u2018s the reality of Traveling with School-Ige Kids: We\u2019re Bound to their Vacation Schedules.<\/p>\n<p>In the past, that\u2019s meant sweating Through summers in Greece, Rome, Amalfi, and the South of France. Gorgeous, Yes \u2013 But Als Bredally Hot in Peak Season. Every time we stepped outside, it felt like gearing up for battle with the elements. This year, we knew we wan to the visits Europe again, but we are also knew we had pivot to a coleo northern itinery instead.<\/p>\n<p>Eventually, i mapped out a route that strung together four cits in four differenties over 11 days-thre of saying-new to us-sorely travers by train. The plan was ambitious, and I started to doubt myself before we even left.<\/p>\n<div class=\"post-slides \" data-component-type=\"post-slides\" data-load-strategy=\"lazy\">\n<section class=\"post-slide\" id=\"i-was-worried-they-wouldnt-enjoy-the-itinerary-1\" data-track-view=\"{&quot;event&quot;:&quot;slide_view&quot;,&quot;index&quot;:1,&quot;slideshow_title&quot;:&quot;I was worried they wouldn't enjoy the itinerary.&quot;}\">\n<div class=\"slide-content\">\n<h2 class=\"heading-md\">I was woried they would be enjay the itinerary.<\/h2>\n<figure class=\"figure image-figure-image   label-md\" data-type=\"img\" data-e2e-name=\"image-figure-image\" data-media-container=\"image\" itemscope=\"\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/ImageObject\">\n<div class=\"lazy-holder  label-md\" style=\"padding-top: calc(100% * 4032 \/ 3024)\">\n<p>                                <meta itemprop=\"contentUrl\" content=\"https:\/\/i.insider.com\/68b9ab93f9db348adc0ad0c5\"><br \/>\n                                <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"lazy-image label-md\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns=\" http:=\"\" viewbox=\"0 0 1 1\" data-content-type=\"image\/jpeg\" data-srcs='{\"https:\/\/i.insider.com\/68b9ab93f9db348adc0ad0c5\":{\"contentType\":\"image\/jpeg\",\"aspectRatioW\":3024,\"aspectRatioH\":4032}}' alt=\"The Author's Kids and Husband with Luggage at A Train Station in Europe.\"><\/p>\n<p>                                <noscript><br \/>\n                                    <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"no-script\" src=\"http:\/\/hamed.nwar.uk\/w\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/68b9ab93f9db348adc0ad0c5\"><br \/>\n                                <\/noscript><\/p><\/div>\n<p>                              <span class=\"image-source-caption label-md \"><figcaption class=\"image-caption font-weight-garnett-600\" data-e2e-name=\"image-caption\">\n                                        <span class=\"image-caption-text\">The family traveled Throughout Europe Mostly by Train.<\/span><br \/>\n                                        <span class=\"image-source-text\"><br \/>\n                                          <span class=\"image-source headline-regular\" data-e2e-name=\"image-source\" itemprop=\"creditText\"><\/p>\n<p>                                            Courtesy of Alesandra Dubin<br \/>\n                                          <\/span>          <\/span><br \/>\n                                      <\/figcaption><\/span><\/figure>\n<div class=\"slide-text body-lg-serif-subtle\">\n<p>Why did i think my twins could get excited about medieval history and leafy canals, with nary a beach or theme park in sight? Obiviously, there\u2019s a reason the thrush flock to southern Europe in July; That\u2019s where the Energy is \u2013 Lively Piazzas, Beach Scenes, Endless Gellato. But would my kids be into that energy? What were we Thinking, Dragging Two 11-Yaar-Olds Through Fortresses, History Museums, and Subdated Waterways?<\/p>\n<p>I Needn\u2019t have woried. In the end, this more grown-up Circuit of historic cities and cultural highlights tournaed out of the right than imagined. The Kids Loved it. What SEEMED AT FIRST LIKE AN ANVIRONIOUS ACROSS EUROPE EUROPE ONE OF OUR MONMORABLE FAMILY ADVENTATIONS YET.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/section>\n<section class=\"post-slide\" id=\"we-spent-the-twins-birthday-in-amsterdam-2\" data-track-view=\"{&quot;event&quot;:&quot;slide_view&quot;,&quot;index&quot;:2,&quot;slideshow_title&quot;:&quot;We spent the twins' birthday in Amsterdam.&quot;}\">\n<div class=\"slide-content\">\n<h2 class=\"heading-md\">We Spent the Twins\u2019 Birthday in Amsterdam.<\/h2>\n<figure class=\"figure image-figure-image   label-md\" data-type=\"img\" data-e2e-name=\"image-figure-image\" data-media-container=\"image\" itemscope=\"\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/ImageObject\">\n<div class=\"lazy-holder  label-md\" style=\"padding-top: calc(100% * 4032 \/ 3024)\">\n<p>                                <meta itemprop=\"contentUrl\" content=\"https:\/\/i.insider.com\/68b9abff57d362d375e78141\"><br \/>\n                                <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"lazy-image label-md\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns=\" http:=\"\" viewbox=\"0 0 1 1\" data-content-type=\"image\/jpeg\" data-srcs='{\"https:\/\/i.insider.com\/68b9abff57d362d375e78141\":{\"contentType\":\"image\/jpeg\",\"aspectRatioW\":3024,\"aspectRatioH\":4032}}' alt=\"The author and her family near a Windmill in Zaanse schhan.\"><\/p>\n<p>                                <noscript><br \/>\n                                    <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"no-script\" src=\"http:\/\/hamed.nwar.uk\/w\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/68b9abff57d362d375e78141\"><br \/>\n                                <\/noscript><\/p><\/div>\n<p>                              <span class=\"image-source-caption label-md \"><figcaption class=\"image-caption font-weight-garnett-600\" data-e2e-name=\"image-caption\">\n                                        <span class=\"image-caption-text\">They made a short trip to zaanse schhan.<\/span><br \/>\n                                        <span class=\"image-source-text\"><br \/>\n                                          <span class=\"image-source headline-regular\" data-e2e-name=\"image-source\" itemprop=\"creditText\"><\/p>\n<p>                                            Courtesy of Alesandra Dubin<br \/>\n                                          <\/span>          <\/span><br \/>\n                                      <\/figcaption><\/span><\/figure>\n<div class=\"slide-text body-lg-serif-subtle\">\n<p>We Kicked Things off in Amsterdam, staying at the conservatorium hotel, an ultra-chic and walkable property with an indoor pool that offens kids\u2019 hours in the mornings. It quickly Became the Twins\u2019 Favorite Way to Start the Day.<\/p>\n<p>The City\u2019s Canals Became Their Playground. We rened a paddle boat, which let me steer us through the waterways while dodging Tour Boats. We are also made a short trip to zaanse schhan, where the kids climble inside historic Wooden Windmills and Watched the Gears Creak to Life.<\/p>\n<p>For their 11th birthday dinner, the hotel surpassed by me with cakes and balloons in their room. THENE WE CELEBRATED WITH AN Indonesian rice table \u2013 a festive Amsterdam Restaurant Tradition of Countless Small Plates.<\/p>\n<p>One of the Most Moving Stops of the Trip Was Our Visit to the Anne Frank House. I wasn\u2019t sura how they have come to Such a Heavy History LESSON, but they were engaged and thughtful throughout.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/section>\n<section class=\"post-slide\" id=\"bruges-was-a-highlight-for-everyone-3\" data-track-view='{\"event\":\"slide_view\",\"index\":3,\"slideshow_title\":\"Bruges was a highlight for everyone.\"}'>\n<div class=\"slide-content\">\n<h2 class=\"heading-md\">Bruges was a highlight for everye.<\/h2>\n<figure class=\"figure image-figure-image   label-md\" data-type=\"img\" data-e2e-name=\"image-figure-image\" data-media-container=\"image\" itemscope=\"\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/ImageObject\">\n<div class=\"lazy-holder  label-md\" style=\"padding-top: calc(100% * 4032 \/ 3024)\">\n<p>                                <meta itemprop=\"contentUrl\" content=\"https:\/\/i.insider.com\/68b9acc832af4d666ef73b6c\"><br \/>\n                                <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"lazy-image label-md\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns=\" http:=\"\" viewbox=\"0 0 1 1\" data-content-type=\"image\/jpeg\" data-srcs='{\"https:\/\/i.insider.com\/68b9acc832af4d666ef73b6c\":{\"contentType\":\"image\/jpeg\",\"aspectRatioW\":3024,\"aspectRatioH\":4032}}' alt=\"The Author's Husband and Kids Taching a Chocolate Class in Bruges.\"><\/p>\n<p>                                <noscript><br \/>\n                                    <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"no-script\" src=\"http:\/\/hamed.nwar.uk\/w\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/68b9acc832af4d666ef73b6c\"><br \/>\n                                <\/noscript><\/p><\/div>\n<p>                              <span class=\"image-source-caption label-md \"><figcaption class=\"image-caption font-weight-garnett-600\" data-e2e-name=\"image-caption\">\n                                        <span class=\"image-caption-text\">The family took a chocolate class in bruges, Belgium.<\/span><br \/>\n                                        <span class=\"image-source-text\"><br \/>\n                                          <span class=\"image-source headline-regular\" data-e2e-name=\"image-source\" itemprop=\"creditText\"><\/p>\n<p>                                            Courtesy of Alesandra Dubin<br \/>\n                                          <\/span>          <\/span><br \/>\n                                      <\/figcaption><\/span><\/figure>\n<div class=\"slide-text body-lg-serif-subtle\">\n<p>Next we took the train to bruges, belgium, where we checked into relais &amp; ch\u00e2teaux hotel Heritage, a historic mansion-Turned-hotel just steps from the Main Plaza. I World Bruges Might Feel Too Medieval and Dry for Kids, but it was a highlight for all of us.<\/p>\n<p>At the history bruges, we explored immesive ejibits and a virtual reality tour that brought the city\u2019s medieval as a shipping port Vividly to life. The Kids Loved CLIMBING THE BELFRY TOWER, COUNTING EVERY STEP to the top. And a chocolate-making class tourned out to be both hands-on and delicious-thiugh by the end, we were so staffed we swore we canat another confection.<\/p>\n<p>Bruges\u2019 Winding Canals and Storybook Squares Felt Like a Movie Set, and Insaes of Being Bored, the Kids Leaned the Magic of Exploring it on Foot.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/section>\n<section class=\"post-slide\" id=\"we-had-underground-adventures-in-luxembourg-4\" data-track-view='{\"event\":\"slide_view\",\"index\":4,\"slideshow_title\":\"We had underground adventures in Luxembourg.\"}'>\n<div class=\"slide-content\">\n<h2 class=\"heading-md\">We had underground adventures in luxembourg.<\/h2>\n<figure class=\"figure image-figure-image   label-md\" data-type=\"img\" data-e2e-name=\"image-figure-image\" data-media-container=\"image\" itemscope=\"\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/ImageObject\">\n<div class=\"lazy-holder  label-md\" style=\"padding-top: calc(100% * 4032 \/ 3024)\">\n<p>                                <meta itemprop=\"contentUrl\" content=\"https:\/\/i.insider.com\/68b9ad6e57d362d375e781a0\"><br \/>\n                                <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"lazy-image label-md\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns=\" http:=\"\" viewbox=\"0 0 1 1\" data-content-type=\"image\/jpeg\" data-srcs='{\"https:\/\/i.insider.com\/68b9ad6e57d362d375e781a0\":{\"contentType\":\"image\/jpeg\",\"aspectRatioW\":3024,\"aspectRatioH\":4032}}' alt=\"The family in luxembourg on a bridge over a canal.\"><\/p>\n<p>                                <noscript><br \/>\n                                    <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"no-script\" src=\"http:\/\/hamed.nwar.uk\/w\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/68b9ad6e57d362d375e781a0\"><br \/>\n                                <\/noscript><\/p><\/div>\n<p>                              <span class=\"image-source-caption label-md \"><figcaption class=\"image-caption font-weight-garnett-600\" data-e2e-name=\"image-caption\">\n                                        <span class=\"image-caption-text\">Though it was their shortst stop, the family enjoyed luxembourg.<\/span><br \/>\n                                        <span class=\"image-source-text\"><br \/>\n                                          <span class=\"image-source headline-regular\" data-e2e-name=\"image-source\" itemprop=\"creditText\"><\/p>\n<p>                                            Courtesy of Alesandra Dubin<br \/>\n                                          <\/span>          <\/span><br \/>\n                                      <\/figcaption><\/span><\/figure>\n<div class=\"slide-text body-lg-serif-subtle\">\n<p>Luxembourg was Our Shortst Stop, JUST Two Nights, but it made a big impression. We stayed at place d\u2019arns, a boutique hotel right on the main Square, which meant every supremary walkable.<\/p>\n<p>The highlight was exploring the casemates du bock, the City\u2019s Centuries-Old Underground Fortifications. The Kids Explored the Tunnels Like a Maze. Above Ground, We Took in Sweeping Views and Stroled The Old Town. SHIP WITH JUST ONE FULL DAY, LUXEMELG DELIVERED PLENTY OF DISCOVERY.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/section>\n<section class=\"post-slide\" id=\"wed-been-to-london-before-but-still-loved-it-5\" data-track-view=\"{&quot;event&quot;:&quot;slide_view&quot;,&quot;index&quot;:5,&quot;slideshow_title&quot;:&quot;We'd been to London before but still loved it.&quot;}\">\n<div class=\"slide-content\">\n<h2 class=\"heading-md\">We\u2019d been to london before but still love it.<\/h2>\n<figure class=\"figure image-figure-image   label-md\" data-type=\"img\" data-e2e-name=\"image-figure-image\" data-media-container=\"image\" itemscope=\"\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/ImageObject\">\n<div class=\"lazy-holder  label-md\" style=\"padding-top: calc(100% * 3936 \/ 5248)\">\n<p>                                <meta itemprop=\"contentUrl\" content=\"https:\/\/i.insider.com\/68b9ae4332af4d666ef73bc3\"><br \/>\n                                <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"lazy-image label-md\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns=\" http:=\"\" viewbox=\"0 0 1 1\" data-content-type=\"image\/jpeg\" data-srcs='{\"https:\/\/i.insider.com\/68b9ae4332af4d666ef73bc3\":{\"contentType\":\"image\/jpeg\",\"aspectRatioW\":5248,\"aspectRatioH\":3936}}' alt=\"The family at Tea in London.\"><\/p>\n<p>                                <noscript><br \/>\n                                    <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"no-script\" src=\"http:\/\/hamed.nwar.uk\/w\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/68b9ae4332af4d666ef73bc3\"><br \/>\n                                <\/noscript><\/p><\/div>\n<p>                              <span class=\"image-source-caption label-md \"><figcaption class=\"image-caption font-weight-garnett-600\" data-e2e-name=\"image-caption\">\n                                        <span class=\"image-caption-text\">They have had afternion tea in London.<\/span><br \/>\n                                        <span class=\"image-source-text\"><br \/>\n                                          <span class=\"image-source headline-regular\" data-e2e-name=\"image-source\" itemprop=\"creditText\"><\/p>\n<p>                                            Courtesy of Alesandra Dubin<br \/>\n                                          <\/span>          <\/span><br \/>\n                                      <\/figcaption><\/span><\/figure>\n<div class=\"slide-text body-lg-serif-subtle\">\n<p>Our Last Stop Was London, where we checked into a gracious family suite at the stafford London. It was the Only City We\u2019d All Visited before, But it Still Offered Surprises.<\/p>\n<p>We saw \u201cMatilda\u201d in the west end \u2013 The Kids\u2019 First Major Stage Production \u2013 and they adored it. We also indulged in a whimsical \u201ccharlie and the chocolate factory\u201d -themed AFternion Tea at one aldwych, Complete with Candy-Colored Desserts Worthy Wonka. (SO MUCH FOR BEING CHOCOLATED OUT AFTER AFTER!)<\/p>\n<p>Of Course, We Fit in the Classics Too: The Tower of London, A Double-Decier Sightseeing Bus, and Long Walks Through Hyde Park. AFTER SO MANY SMALLER, New-to-us CITies, London Felt Family Yet Thrling, A Comfortable Finals before Our Flight Home.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/section>\n<section class=\"post-slide\" id=\"our-itinerary-worked-for-everyone-6\" data-track-view='{\"event\":\"slide_view\",\"index\":6,\"slideshow_title\":\"Our itinerary worked for everyone.\"}'>\n<div class=\"slide-content\">\n<h2 class=\"heading-md\">Our itinery worked for Everyone.<\/h2>\n<figure class=\"figure image-figure-image   label-md\" data-type=\"img\" data-e2e-name=\"image-figure-image\" data-media-container=\"image\" itemscope=\"\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/ImageObject\">\n<div class=\"lazy-holder  label-md\" style=\"padding-top: calc(100% * 3024 \/ 4032)\">\n<p>                                <meta itemprop=\"contentUrl\" content=\"https:\/\/i.insider.com\/68b9aed532af4d666ef73bd5\"><br \/>\n                                <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"lazy-image label-md\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns=\" http:=\"\" viewbox=\"0 0 1 1\" data-content-type=\"image\/jpeg\" data-srcs='{\"https:\/\/i.insider.com\/68b9aed532af4d666ef73bd5\":{\"contentType\":\"image\/jpeg\",\"aspectRatioW\":4032,\"aspectRatioH\":3024}}' alt=\"The author and her family at Charlie and the Chocolate Factory Afternion Tea.\"><\/p>\n<p>                                <noscript><br \/>\n                                    <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"no-script\" src=\"http:\/\/hamed.nwar.uk\/w\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/68b9aed532af4d666ef73bd5\"><br \/>\n                                <\/noscript><\/p><\/div>\n<p>                              <span class=\"image-source-caption label-md \"><figcaption class=\"image-caption font-weight-garnett-600\" data-e2e-name=\"image-caption\">\n                                        <span class=\"image-caption-text\">The author didn\u2019t Focus the itinerary on the kids, but it workhed.<\/span><br \/>\n                                        <span class=\"image-source-text\"><br \/>\n                                          <span class=\"image-source headline-regular\" data-e2e-name=\"image-source\" itemprop=\"creditText\"><\/p>\n<p>                                            Courtesy of Alesandra Dubin<br \/>\n                                          <\/span>          <\/span><br \/>\n                                      <\/figcaption><\/span><\/figure>\n<div class=\"slide-text body-lg-serif-subtle\">\n<p>Looking back, think this ambitious itinerary succeeded becuse we didn\u2019t try to strength to be kid-fryently. We built a trip that interests us as adults \u2013 History, Culture, Food, Theater \u2013 and Trusted the Kids to Rise to the Occoation. To Our Delight, They Did, and THEN SOME.<\/p>\n<p>Every stop offending something Hands-on or Surprising that spoke directly to say: Paddling canals, climbing towers, chocolate making, exploring tunnels. The Grown-Up Activities weren\u2019t Watered Down-They Just Tourned Out to be More Engaging Than Expectted. The train rides were novel and fun. 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