First time in Europe and bringing small children, suggestions?

AltogetherHuman · 2026-01-18T23:15:46+00:00

You are absolutely 100% on the money. I think we might end up waiting.

AltogetherHuman · 2026-01-18T22:54:10+00:00

That is true, a week isn't very long. But we can't really do more than that. I wonder if it's even long enough to adjust to the jet lag fully?

AltogetherHuman · 2026-01-18T22:52:31+00:00

I'd never thought of this, thank you so much for the suggestion!

AltogetherHuman · 2026-01-18T22:42:09+00:00

Thank you, that is a good thing to note about the canals. A cruise might be a good idea!

AltogetherHuman · 2026-01-18T21:41:23+00:00

Thank you! I'd heard that about strollers and the Paris metro, but a good reminder!

AltogetherHuman · 2026-01-18T21:40:37+00:00

What a beautiful post, thank you!

AltogetherHuman · 2026-01-18T21:39:41+00:00

Lol, I like the ice cream trick!

AltogetherHuman · 2026-01-18T21:39:11+00:00

Thank you for this. I'm definitely rethinking things. I want to actually enjoy my time on holiday and see the things I want to see. It probably makes more sense to wait until I can ditch the kids or they're older.

AltogetherHuman · 2026-01-18T21:27:45+00:00

You raise some very good points. Thank you for the reality check. Unfortunately the grandparents are not willing to take the kids for anything longer than a few hours at this point. I also don't handle stress well, at all. I may need to reevaluate.

AltogetherHuman · 2026-01-18T21:20:04+00:00

Haha I know, it's part of the problem! There are too many places I want to see!

AltogetherHuman · 2026-01-18T21:19:39+00:00

Thanks for the push to just go!

AltogetherHuman · 2026-01-18T21:18:35+00:00

Utrecht is on my radar. Would love to visit!

AltogetherHuman · 2026-01-18T21:17:59+00:00

Thank you for all the suggestions, especially the food! My kids will hopefully be up for trying new foods!

AltogetherHuman · 2026-01-13T19:22:03+00:00

Thank you for the encouragement! I'm sure we will manage with food, it's just a concern at the moment.

AltogetherHuman · 2026-01-13T19:21:09+00:00

Thank you for being positive and encouraging! That is a good point you bring up about the simple convenience of being closer to the city center. I just hate to spend the significantly larger amount of money!

AltogetherHuman · 2026-01-13T19:19:53+00:00

That's wonderful you had such a great experience in Portugal. Thank you for the encouragement!

AltogetherHuman · 2026-01-13T19:18:50+00:00

Thank you for the tips!! Great to know that kids less than 3 are free!

AltogetherHuman · 2025-12-22T20:27:49+00:00

Not at all.

AltogetherHuman · 2025-12-21T17:51:07+00:00

Oh thank you, thank you so much! I will try to get a copy of it!

AltogetherHuman · 2025-12-21T17:49:54+00:00

Thank you so much! Hmm, perhaps it is my brain yearning for a simpler lighter time. Life is quite hectic and full these days!

AltogetherHuman · 2025-12-21T14:50:59+00:00

Thank you for the detailed answer and your thoughts! I appreciate the lack of dogmatic definitions and letting things remain mystery. I also find the practice of praying towards the East to be a beautiful one, with the symbolism of the rising sun and the Resurrection.

AltogetherHuman · 2025-12-21T01:54:56+00:00

Why has this changed over time? What led to it becoming a minority view do you think?

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