How to Bank Like a Local

If you are planning a longer stay in Europe, being able to access your money easily is critical. Banking in Europe is very different from North America, but with the help of Wise, it is much simpler and cheaper!

Find out how you can bank like a local with a Wise card in your wallet…

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How to Plan a Sabbatical in France

After travelling during two parental leaves, we knew we had to take a sabbatical year living like a local in one of our favourite countries. The thought of taking a sabbatical in a foreign country can be terrifying, even more so with kids in tow, but with careful planning, it can be done!

If you are thinking about a sabbatical, these are some considerations on how to plan a family sabbatical in France.

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Savvy Family Travels is Back!

After more than two years of being grounded at home due to the pandemic, Savvy Family Travels is back and we have made our return to family travel in a BIG way! We have moved to France to live for a year and travel around Europe!

We have taken a sabbatical from our work and couldn’t have timed it better even with a crystal ball.

Our home base for the year is Aix-en-Provence in the south of France. This is not our first time in Aix. Back in 2013, we spent a month here and fell in love with the city. Check out our France tab to read about the tips and tricks we learned from that trip.

Be sure to follow our Savvy Family Travels blog to keep up to date with our latest adventures. We will be sharing our tips and tricks for getting a visitor visa and moving to a new country.

Wish us luck as we undertaken this fun new adventure!!!!!

Savvy Family Travels is back

Now Onyx Punta Cana: Resort Review

With an abundance of luxurious resorts available at sun destinations, the Now Onyx Punta Cana distinguishes itself as a family-focused, friendly vacation resort that offers quality service and convenience in a beautiful location.

Our family was fortunate to stay at the Now Onyx resort which opened in late-2016. The following are our impressions of our stay at this resort as a family with two young children.

Now Onyx Resort Review

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Traveling to France with a Baby

Ah, France! It is truly our favorite place to visit with beautiful sights, delicious food and wonderful people.  But can a trip to France be done with kids?

While traveling to a foreign country with small children can be nerve wracking, it is possible to have an enjoyable trip to France with your kids.

We spent a month in Provence, France when our little guy was 10 months old. Here are some helpful things to know when visiting Provence with a baby.

France with Baby

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