After three years of pandemic break, in March 2022 was time to get back on the slopes. But with two small children, it is not obvious how one can organise a ski trip to Austria so that both adults, older brother (6yo) and baby sister (2 yo) can have a great time skiing and being active. We think we found the solution: family hotels, also referred to as kinder hotels in Austria.
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This is the itinerary of our trip to South Portugal in 2021. We have detailed posts and vlogs from each location so do check them out. Portugal is a great destination in the European Summer and with an amazing quality price ratio. It is also one of the most uncrowded places in the South of Europe. Not sure how long the secret of how great the nature, food and people of Portugal are will remain hidden. It is an amazing place to explore independently and with the family.
Continue reading “Our road trip from Lisbon to the Algarve- 4 weeks in Portugal”Merry Christmas dear readers and thank you for your support! What better place to soak up the holiday atmosphere than medieval Bruges? The canals, churches and all the tasty chocolate are guaranteed to get any family in the holiday mood.
The main reason for our visit was that Bruges was one of the few Christmas markets that stayed open in Western Europe, after the Omicron curveball. Once in the city, we were happy to recognise some of the In Bruges movie locations, a British dark comedy with Colin Farrel that made the city explode on the tourism maps. While Colin Farrel was unimpressed by Bruges’ charms at Christmas (maybe due to the fact that he seemed to always be freezing when walking the streets of Bruges), we found it to be quite charming, especially after a glass of hot wine and hot chocolates for the kids.
Keep warm and safe!
Happy holidays and travels!
CGK
We love to offer experiences for Christmas. The kids have something to look forward to and the memories last far longer than their interest in the latest toys.
We invite you to explore Efteling Theme Park with us. This was an early birthday present for my son ( born In December) but would have been equally great as a Christmas present. The Winter theme at Efteling is simply magical, with lights, bone fires and a Christmas market. He keeps asking every day when we will be back.
Leave us a comment with your favourite theme park. After this experience we will definitely looking at other parks around Europe.
Thanks for reading, safe travels and a happy holiday season!
CGK
Hi families near and far,
We wanted to share our experience at Martinhal Resort in Sagres, often named as one of the most children friendly resort in the World. The Resort is located in the South of Portugal, in the Algarve region and enjoys warm Summers and mild Winters. We visited in September and the weather was perfect!
The video shows a few of the features that make Martinhal such a favourite with families. The most outstanding experience for me was the staff, especially the Kids Clubs qualified minders that my son enjoyed playing with so much. Each day they were organising new activities around a different theme. On top of the sport academy ( which we did not try) there was also a football hour for kids and parents teams that added to the long list of family activities.
And the family amenities that you might need, from prams to high chairs and baby food that you could order in the restaurant. The menu even had a separate section with baby food from 6 month on.
Would love to know what is the most family friendly resort you visited so far. If you have any questions regarding Martinhal Resort in Sagres, drop us a line below.
Hope you find the video and information useful. Safe travels!
CGK
After exploring the Alentejo region for about 2 weeks, we were looking for the perfect base to discover the South of Portugal. Lagos was our pick for the first stop in the Algarve. The town has an old part that retains the charm of a traditional Portuguese village, some great beaches within a short walking distance and Algarve’s most iconic rock formations a short drive away.
Continue reading “What to do in Lagos, Portugal – our favourite places to explore with the kids in Algarve”There are still hidden gems in Portugal, even at the height of the tourist season. Villa Nova de Milfontes is one of them. Do not get me wrong, it is not empty. Just that it is not well known to foreign tourists. There were many Portuguese families visiting in August and popular restaurants needed a reservation, especially at the week-end.
Continue reading “Portugal off the beaten path – 🇵🇹 What to see, do and eat in Villa Nova de Milfontes, Portugal”After a few days in Evora, we headed deeper into Alentejo region, a part of Portugal that is relatively unknown to international tourists that flock to the Algarve. Beja is a medieval city and a great base to explore further afield. It is also very hot in Summer, with temperatures above 30 for large parts of August and even September.
Continue reading “🇵🇹 Road trip in Alentejo, Portugal – what to do in Beja and Badoca Safari Park”Evora is located about 1h 30 min by car from Lisbon, in the heart of the Alentejo region. It is a popular destination for day trips from Lisbon. But if you can give it a couple of days, you will find lots of things to explore and some great Alentejo food to try.
Continue reading “10 things to do and see in Evora, Portugal 🇵🇹 – Perfect day trip from Lisbon”It is a pleasure to walk around Lisbon downtown. There are great things to discover any every turn and some really wonderful family activities like the ones we described here. Its most visited musem lies however in the East of the city, in the Parque das Nacoes, the former grounds of the Expo 98. It is the largest indoor aquarium in Europe!
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