Slovenia is an under-the-radar gem, especially for families who love outdoor adventure. Read our kid-friendly review of the Emerald River Adventure excursion.
Go beyond Abbey and McPhee with a great read for wherever your next journey takes you
Discover the best places to get a sophisticated cocktail in the home of the Oktoberfest.
Summer has hit full stride and all the free time off school has lost its allure. We’ve been swimming, hiking, adventuring and more! So, now it’s time to explore new activities that will satisfy the kids’ natural curiosity and endless amounts of energy. We’ve picked our top 17 building activities, using everything from newspaper …
In the tradition of great ideas made better, we’re making down sleeping bags. Inspired by the bag our founder, Yvon Chouinard, built for himself 45 years ago—a simple mummy-style bag with overstuffed channels and a center-front zipper that let him tie in at belays or cook at bivys—the new Patagonia 850 Down Sleeping Bag is an elegant, realworld bag built with the best available materials and a down-construction expertise that’s been 45 years (give or take a hundred) in the making.
Experience the playful LEGOLAND Deutschland in Germany. Read about Legoland rides, the Legoland shop and even Legoland games for kids.
From Niseko to Kyoto to Osaka... here are our adventures both big and small for the first week of 2017!
We seem to assume that if our ancestors knew half of the things our generation was getting up to today, they would be rolling over in their graves. But what if those same elders had plenty of secrets of their own? Greek, Pagan and Hindu mythology all have a long history of cross dressing that can be
Key ways travel helps all of us with our close relationships.
We recently had plans to visit Malmesbury and explore the area via geocaches there. However, when hubby turned on the gps he discovered not...
Check out our 101 Things to Do in NYC - from the touristy spots everyone has to do at least once to the spots a little more off the beaten path.
What's on your travel wish list? We put together our favorite destinations and hope it can help you narrow down yours!
Don't miss these six attractions during your trip to Stuttgart!
As you go about your lazy days of summer, here are a few of our suggestions, both recent and from several years ago. Enjoy! • 2017’s summer reading guide for kids [https://www.theartofsimple.net/kidsummerbooks/] • 6 ways we do a chill but orderly summer [https://www.theartofsimple.net/summerroutinewithkids/] • Working hard at keeping summer simple [/working-hard-at-keeping-summer-simple/] • How to slow down summer [https://www.theartofsimple.net/slowsummer/] • Hospitality that feels like s
Check out our list of top towns in Tasmania to visit on your Australia trip. Tasmania offers so much beauty, culture and history. Here's why...
Itching to go on a last-minute weekend getaway but don't want to blow the bank? We found the perfect destinations you can jet to from NYC for under $500.
Joe and I officially began planning our 2014 trip to Ireland this past week. Squee! Read about our our planning process for the perfect Ireland Itinerary.
We asked a handful of our staff and other leaders: If you were to recommend just one book from your 2017 reading, what would it be?
This is a novel study for Pippi Longstocking by Astrid Lindgren. Includes printable and digital versions. 44 pages of student work, plus an answer key! This novel study divides Pippi Longstocking into five sections for study. The chapters are grouped as follows: Chapter 1-2, 3-4, 5-6, 7-8, 9-11. Includes the following: • Pippi Longstocking novel study title page for students • Dictionary Look-up sheets (5 total) • Vocabulary Study sheets (5 total) • Understanding the Story comprehension worksheets (5 total) • Chapter Summary worksheets (5 total) • Time for a Test! assessment sheets (2 pages - includes multiple choice, short answer and long answer questions) • 20 Comprehension worksheets (includes Before Reading, Author Research, Character Chart, Making Predictions, Plot Mountain, Story Timeline, Conflict, Setting, Theme, Problem Solving, Cause and Effect, Character Types, Character Map, Facts and Opinions, Persuasive Writing, Quotations, Character Comparison, Story Comparison, Making Connections) • Reading Log for students to record novels read • Answer key - 12 pages (for the Vocabulary Study, Understanding the Story, and test pages) • Outline of Common Core standards met for grades 3 - 5 Bonus Digital Version - Google Classroom compatible! Included in the download are PowerPoint files for each section of the novel study. Use these files right in PowerPoint, or upload them to your Google Drive / Google Classroom account to share with your students! Your students will be able to fill in their answers and submit their work, all online. Please note that the print and digital versions are not identical. The digital versions of our novel studies have mostly the same content as our print versions, but the format of some activities differ in order to make them easier for students to complete digitally, and some questions and activities have been altered or eliminated. For example, drawing activities have been eliminated. Aligned to common core - RL3.1, RL3.3, RL3.4, RL3.5, RL3.6, L3.1, L3.4, L3.5, RL4.1, RL4.2, RL4.3, RL4.4, L4.4, L4.5, RL5.1, RL5.2, RL5.3, RL5.4, L5.4, L5.5 © The Book Umbrella
Whether you're hiking the Alps or relaxing in a Bavarian beerhouse, using this German travel phase guide with basic German works will enrich your holiday experience.
This is a guest post from Fearghal O’Nuallain… March 12th 2010, on an isolated track next to the Serbian Danube. I’mm a lone cyclist pushing a laden bike through the snow. Trudging a few steps, stopping, then trudging some more. […]
Europe's first underwater museum opened this week off the coast of Lanzarote in the Canary Islands.
Going abroad for the first time? Find out the 20 things you need to do before traveling internationally. These tips will help ensure a smooth trip.
Inspired by Vogue's September issue Tidal Shift shoot, discover where in the world you can visit pink lakes
How to spend 48 hours in Bologna, the lesser-known rival to Rome and Venice
The 56th Venice Biennale doesn't open to the public until May 9, but we've got a sneak peek at some of the best pavilions via Instagram.
Gozo is quiet, but hosts plenty of adventure opportunities for active families. Top things to do in Malta's Gozo with kids ...
Sie wollten nie nach Kiel? Aber jetzt sind Sie nun mal da. Unser ortskundiger Autor nimmt Sie zwei Stunden lang an die Hand. Sie entdecken: richtiges Meer in der Stadt!
When in Ljubljana a favorite past time is visiting the numerous cafes in the lovely city, but where to go? We countdown the best cafes in Ljubljana.
A look back at our travel adventures in 2017! We visited 13 countries and had a lot of fun - see what we got up to and be inspired for your next trip!
Munich, Germany surprised me with its variety of foodie offerings, from shops and markets to restaurants. Here are 10 foodie finds in Bavaria's capital so you know what to eat in Munich.
A funny thing happened on our way to the Japanese Garden in Kaiserslautern, we ended up at the GARTENSCHAU (Garden Show in English)...
There's no shortage of fabulous casual and fine dining options in the Twin Cities. Our restaurant scene has been booming for years and now rivals that of other major cities. Check out our bucket list of top Minneapolis, St. Paul and surrounding suburbs' restaurants for 2017.
Arguably, one of the most beautiful and admired cultural centers in Europe is the city of Prague in the Czech Republic, founded circa 880. The capital of
Kilkenny Castle is one of the few restored and furnished castles in Ireland, making it well worth a visit! Here are some photos and history from our trip to Kilkenny, Ireland.
