Best Vegetarian/Vegan brunch places in Berlin- kids friendly too!

If, like me, you've made that classic new year resolution of eating healthier and are planning a trip to Berlin, this is a post for you. I am sharing some cool, off the beaten track, vegetarian restaurants. Children are welcomed too! Berlin îs our second home. Husband was born and studied there. We have family …

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Patagonia, Torres del Paine NP – a 4-day trip itinerary for an adventurous family

To reach the Chilean Patagonia you can fly to Punta Arenas and, in high season, to Puerto Natales. Puerto Natales saves about 3 hours of road trip to reach the Torres del Paine National Park so might be the best solution if you only have a limited time in the area. As we travelled in …

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Skiing lessons in France: how to prepare for a family ski holiday and our experience with the French Ski School (Les Eucherts)

I am a terrible skier. I learned to ski at 20 something (also in France, by the way) and continue to be insecure about my abilities and afraid of picking up too much speed. Husband on the other hand is a good, confident skier that seamlessly goes from red slope to black slope to apres- …

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Snapshots of Chile’s lake district – 3 days discovering volcanoes, ancestral cultures and craft beers

About half way from Santiago to the South of Chile lies the Lake District. This area is connected with Argentina's Bariloche District through a system of lakes that may be navigated in order to cross the border from one country to the other. Many travellers choose to do just that, usually with the help of …

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What to see and where to eat in Valparaiso, Chile with a side trip to Casablanca valley

We had two days in Valparaiso and limited prior preparation on the Must-sees. We knew there was a second Neruda house recommended to us from Santiago - La Sebastiana. Also, we wanted to try fresh seafood and set out on foot to discover the whimsically painted houses that Valpo is well known for. So, once …

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Three days in Santiago de Chile – an itinerary to discover the central barrios and some great restaurants

We landed early in the morning on Saturday 3rd November and had three full days to discover the city before heading to the next destination on the coast. Our base was the lovely boutique hotel The Aubrey in Ballavista neighbourhood, nested at the foothills of Cerro San Cristobal. The main destination of our Chile escape …

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Beijing and Xi’an – how to prepare for travel to the Middle Kingdom (with or without the kids)

I travelled to China in the beginning of June but, as it's often the case, normal life took over upon my return and did not yet manage to record my impressions. The main purpose of the trip was work related. However, I extended my stay to be able to discover Beijing ( and a bit …

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A short escape in Ghent, Belgium – a stubborn city and an open air museum

Ghent is a short, one hour drive from Brussels and has plenty to keep you and the kids engagged for a day or a week- end.  Its pedestrian city center is the largest in Belgium which means more freedom to run around for the little ones. You'll have to watch out for the tram though, …

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Life beyond the beach – fun activities for the family in Zakynthos and a few lovely children friendly restaurants

When you had enough of the beach, you should definitely jump in your car to discover more of the island. We started by exploring the North during a day road-trip to the Shipwreck viewpoint. This was the longest trip as we almost crossed the entire island. Even so, we still managed to squeeze a bit …

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The impossible warm waters of Zakynthos and the best family beaches

The beach is never too far on Zakynthos. Wherever you are on the island, you will have a great choice of beaches, some only a short drive away. We have toured a good number of them in search for the perfect family beach. For us, that is clean sand (with few or no pebbles) and …

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