7 trips to do with kids in and around Dinant, Belgium

With the international travel being restricted due to Covid, we attempted to put our wanderlust at ease by scouting great kid-friendly holiday places in Belgium. One such place is Dinant and the area towards the French border. It is part of the Ardennes, the closest thing that Belgium has to a mountain range. We have …

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Center Parks Les Ardennes: what to pack and what to expect for a long week-end

The Ardennes  is a region in the South of Belgium of extensive forests, rough terrain, rolling hills and ridges formed by the geological features of the mountain range with the same name. The mountain researches about 700 m in altitude at its maximum. Even if not as impressive as the nearby Alps, this is still a …

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Getaway to Normandy – best children friendly restaurants in Honfleur and how we failed to find the gardens of Etretat

Normady is a region that hides many lovely gems, often ignored by tourists that head up to Brittany and its lovely beaches. One of your first destinations here should be Mont-Saint-Michel, the world famous fortress surrounded by water (more about our visit here). The is also the region's star city, Deauville, a chic seaside destination …

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A daytrip to Córdoba, Spain – top 5 things to do or visit with the kids

We visited Córdoba during a sunny day in May. We started from Seville by high speed AVE train and arrived in 45 min to Córdoba station. A 15 min walk from the Station takes you in the heart of the city. It is all very compact and easy to access, perfect for a day trip. …

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A long week-end in Saint-Petersburg – a sightseeing itinerary for families and a few delicious Russian restaurants

We took this trip in June 2019 but, with all the travelling during Summer and the birth of our daughter in September, I kept postponing writing about it. Although not one of the easiest destinations, mainly due to the visa restrictions, I was pleasantly surprised how accessible and even reasonably priced it is once you …

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A 3-week family road trip in Scandinavia – itinerary covering Denmark, Sweden and Norway

We did this road trip between early to end July 2019. That is high season in Scandinavia as most children return to School in August. I really dread travelling in high season but we did not have a choice this time. We wanted to take one longer holiday with our son before welcoming his sister …

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A week of activities in Gran Canaria – back to the Canaries as a family of four

We've been quiet on the blog for a while and we have a tiny reason for it. Our traveling tribe got a bit bigger in late September with the arrival of our daughter Larissa. And in traditional travel family style she took her first trip at 4 weeks old to the Netherlands at Hof Van …

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What to visit and where to eat with kids in Dubrovnik, Croatia- a 4 day guide

The end of May found us in Dubrovnik, Croatia. This was my second time in Croatia after a long weekend in Zagreb a couple of years back. However, it was the first time for the whole family in the Dalmatian city of Dubrovnik. It is a laid back part of the country and in enjoys …

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What to do in Rotterdam with kids – one day city trip ideas

Rotterdam is an easy drive from two European capitals (1 h from Amsterdam and 1h30 from Brussels) and a major port in Northern Europe. If you or your kid have some interest in boats or ships, this is definitely the place to go for a day of fun and adventures. We started off early from …

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What to do and where to eat in Seville with kids

This was our second trip to Seville. Both husband and I were there pre- kids and had a first experience of the city. We decided to return and indulge a bit more in our love of Spanish food and moorish buildings. Arriving in Seville's small airport, you can grab a convenient bus to the city …

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