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Merry Christmas from Bruges – 7 things to do in Bruges Belgium with the kids

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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

🇵🇹 Road trip in Alentejo, Portugal – what to do in Beja and Badoca Safari Park

On By CGKIn Europe, Portugal, Roadtrips1 Comment

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.

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10 things to do and see in Evora, Portugal 🇵🇹 – Perfect day trip from Lisbon

On By CGKIn Europe, Portugal, Roadtrips1 Comment

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.

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What to see, do and eat in Lisbon with kids

On By CGKIn Europe, Portugal2 Comments

Lisbon is one of our favourite destinations in South Europe, especially in Summer. Every time we visit Lisbon, we keep discovering new lovely spots and restaurants. Our latest trip from August took us to three sweeping viewpoints, some very relaxed squares and a Remodelado tram in our first 24 hours. If you are following the blog, you probably know that we also found some great food to fuel our Lisbon tour with the kids.

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A day in Bucharest with the kids – what to see in Romania’s capital

On By CGKIn Europe, Romania1 Comment

I spend part of my university years in Bucharest and was sure I knew everything about the city. But after taking a tour with the help of a kind and knowledgeable guide and with two kinds in tow, it seems that I did not know all that much really.

During our 3h tour we found out many interesting things about Romania’s capital. We selected the best bits to share them with you and hopefully provide some inspiration should you decide to visit Romania one day. It is a bit rough around the edges but with a bit of time to explore, it will always hold a special place your heart.

Safe travels!

CGK

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

On By CGKIn Europe, France, Urban landscapeLeave a comment

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 very popular with Parisians. But once the main tourist attractions are crossed from the list, it pays off to spend some time discovering less known cities and indulge in the local fresh seafood. And this is where Honfleur comes in! Continue reading “Getaway to Normandy – best children friendly restaurants in Honfleur and how we failed to find the gardens of Etretat” →

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

On By CGKIn Croatia, Europe, Unesco World Heritage Site4 Comments

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 plenty of Sunny days so make sure to add it to your holidays list. Here is what we enjoyed visiting in South Croatia.

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What to see, where to eat and how to get the most out of your time in Beijing, China

On By CGKIn China, Southeast Asia2 Comments

Beijing is, as expected, absolutely huge. It has the most extensive metro system in the world and that says it all. The metro will be your best (and very affordable) friend if you want to pack the main attractions within 5-6 days of reasonably paced sightseeing.

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What to do and where to eat in Seville with kids

On By CGKIn Europe, Spain, Unesco World Heritage Site2 Comments

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. Continue reading “What to do and where to eat in Seville with kids” →

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

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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.

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