The Park Theatre, located at 21 Park Row in Lower Manhattan, is widely regarded as the first theater to be built specifically for theatrical performances in NYC. It opened on January 29, 1798.
Some of the iconic foods invented in New York: the pastrami sandwich, cheesecake, chicken & waffles and the hot dog.
August 21, 2026
In Spain children stay out late. Families eat in restaurants together. Plaças function as communal living rooms. Teenagers roam around in packs, little ones kick footballs and play on jungle gyms, grandparents hold court, and everyone seems to stop for an ice cream or a vermouth between lunch and dinner.
August 10, 2026
I just returned from a trip through Europe with my 13 year old daughter. She has newly discovered thrifting and vintage fashion and this was her favorite activity – well that, and hunting for the best pastries. We spent hours digging through the racks in Shoreditch in London, the Marais in Paris, and the Raval […]
August 6, 2026
Madrid is one of Europe’s easiest major capitals to enjoy as a family. It has monumental museums and royal palaces, sure, but much of the city’s charm happens somewhere less dramatic: on a neighborhood plaza at 7 p.m., when children are still kicking a ball around, grandparents are occupying the prime benches, and parents are lingering over drinks while keeping half an eye on the playground.
June 19, 2026
Belgium is low-key one of Europe’s easiest family countries: train rides are short, cities are walkable, food is extremely kid-friendly (SO many french fries), and the whole country feels like it was designed around waffles.
June 15, 2026
Spain is one of those family destinations that can work for almost every age at once. Beaches, churros, flamenco, street art, paella... something for kids of all ages.
June 12, 2026
Rome is ancient, dramatic, chaotic, cinematic, snack-heavy, fashion-conscious, and just a bit gritty. Here are eight Rome experiences that mix blockbuster history, trendier neighborhoods, food, fashion, outdoor time, and teenager-friendly culture without turning the trip into a forced march.