After a failed attempt to visit the National Park on our very first day on the island, we came back prepared. And we are glad we did! The views were great, showcasing the power of nature and changing through a variety of colours from yellows to deep black. The photos barely do it justice. This …
We landed in Lanzarote a few days ago and it has been a bit of a mixed experience in the beginning. We were looking for an ' outdoor ' destination where we can spend time in nature and shake off the European Winter blues. Instead, we were greeted by a flurry of tourist buses to …
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Transfagarasan, the name of the road that links the South part of Romania with Transilvania was made famous in Western Europe by the British TV show Top Gear where it received the title of "best road in the world". But even before gaining this notoriety, it was considered one of the most spectacular roadrips in …
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Sydney was our first stop in our six week Australia itinerary (check it out here) . We spent a couple of days recovering from jet lag and celebrated the New Year 2017 ahead of all our family and friends, overlooking the Opera House and worldwide famous fireworks. As a sidenote, if you are planing to participate …
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As we are based in Brussels, Antwerp is often our 'go to' short getaway. I like how compact and cosy the city center is. You can reach the Central Market in about 20 min walk from the train station. There are nice restaurants and a great coffee culture. Even if the weather is less great …
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Charlottenburg neighbourhood houses several famous Berlin landmarks: the KuDamm shopping street, KaDeWe -Berlin's fanciest department store, the Memorial Church and another cool store housing many local design brands: Bikini Berlin. That enough will put it on many people's list when visiting Germany's capital. But what about the kids you may ask...what is in it for the …
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Skiing over Christmas and or New Year can be an expensive endeavour. These are peak periods for taking to the slopes, as Europe and many other parts of the World are on holidays. If you add one/two children to the mix, a short week on the slopes can take you back a few thousand Euros …
Italy is always a sure bet with me. If you read my earlier posts, you already know that I have a love-love relationship with this country that started back in 2004, when I did my Erasmus studies there. Now, fast forward to July 2016, when our LO was 8 months and I was in search …
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I travelled to Tirana in December 2017 to participate in a work-related conference. The presentations finished already Friday mid -day and I was left with about 24 h to explore a bit of the city and surroundings before my flight back on Saturday PM. Tirana itself is nothing too spectacular and similar in look with …
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On our third day in Georgia, we had our Guide/driver ( see here how we found him) waiting for us at the hotel and started our tour of the Eastern part of the country. First on the list was a visit to the David Gareji monastery. It is located in a semi-desert area in the …
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A family with a serious case of wanderlust
A family with a serious case of wanderlust
A family with a serious case of wanderlust
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