A family travel blog by Paul
Itchy Feet and Titchy Feet
Less “top ten sunsets,” more “why is there sand in the passport?” This is the messy, funny, slightly chaotic version of family travel — the silly observations and stories the glossy blogs leave out.

Fresh off the road
The latest stories, tantrums, snack negotiations and small victories. Pick one and dive in.
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Day 9 – We Came to Conquer Europe, Stayed for the Cheese and Left with 40 Pens
We Came to Conquer Europe, Stayed for the Cheese and Left with 40 Pens
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Day 8 – Aachen to Zaandam via Kinderdijk. (15 Pens = 0 Euros for Parking)
…you know how much 18-year-olds love to look around a UNESCO World Heritage Site… what could go wrong!
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Day 7 – Mannheim to Aachen: We Went Looking for Football and Found Beer….and a Rat!
It is a memory that will stay with us for a long time. But we physically couldn’t take any more alcohol
From the archives
Older adventures worth revisiting — a different story every time you visit.
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Road Trip 2025 Day 2 Part 2 – Paris to Dijon but did Dijon cut the mustard?
The Best Stop On Our Road Trip Was The One We Knew Nothing About – Did Dijon cut the mustard? You bet…
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What’s next?
Now that the nights are dark and cold and temperatures have dropped to the point where hats and scarves are required, the…
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Day 11 – Heading Home
I packed up the tent and said my au revoirs to my little French friend in the campsite reception. I am not…
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