Want to see the world with your kids in tow? These are the short-form Rules for traveling with the minimum of headache and drama. Click any rule to read the full post. Happy traveling! Rule #1: This is Not Their…
Highchair Travelers: Austrian Semmel Knödel (Bread Dumplings)
Growing up in my house, Knödel were firmly associated with Christmas, when my dad would make our favorite Austrian dumplings, as learned during his years living there in his early 20’s, and serve them up with authentic schnitzel for our…
Highchair Travelers: Nowruz–The Persian New Year
Huge thanks to our Field Agent Esther Fox Vasefi for sharing the way her family celebrates the Persian New Year, also known as Nowruz. Nowruz (pronounced No-rooz) is the day of the vernal equinox, and marks the beginning of spring in…
Trip Report: Belize 2017
In August of 2017 the 80 Diapers crew set off for our third Central American adventure, this time to Belize. We were looking forward to eight days of beaches, snorkeling, Mayan ruins and jungle exploration, and Belize did not disappoint.…
Field Agent Trip Report: Shaolin Monastery
Today’s Field Agent trip report comes from Elizabeth A. Hoffman, who lived in Beijing for nearly six years. Elizabeth is a psychologist and a photography enthusiast. She can be found in Washington, DC exploring human behavior and staking out her…
Highchair Travelers: Avgolemono (Greek Lemon Chicken Soup)
Avgolemono is one of our family’s favorite comfort foods. This delicious chicken and rice soup is strongly spiked with lemon juice and is sure to become one of your family’s favorites. It’s a great way to use up leftover chicken…
Field Agent Trip Report: Turkey 2013
You may remember today’s Field Agent Marc from his family’s fantastic trip report from Austria. ———————- In 2013 my wife and I toured Western Turkey with our 1-year-old son, Oliver. We have never met a more fascinating and inspiring country…
Field Agent Trip Report: Iceland 2016
Today’s trip report comes from our Field Agent Sandra, an experienced traveler who recently took her family to Iceland. DO IT! BUCKET LIST DESTINATION – ICELAND. At some point there comes a day when you think you’ve done it…
Highchair Travelers: Ellinikos Lemoni Patatas (Greek Lemon Potatoes)
This incredible recipe is one of our all-time favorite side dishes. The lemon marinade that flavors these easy and authentic Greek potatoes is irresistible. My kids break into literal cheers when I put these on the table and I predict…
Highchair Travelers: Japanese Sesame Chicken
I learned this recipe from a dear friend and it’s one of my favorites. Quick, simple and delicious, this might become one of your standard dinners. It’s easy enough for everyday and fancy enough for . . . well .…