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.
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🇵🇹 Road trip in Alentejo, Portugal – what to do in Beja and Badoca Safari Park
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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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”Lisbon Oceanarium with the kids | The largest indoor aquarium in Europe!
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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What to see, do and eat in Lisbon with kids
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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Romanian traditional food – our favorite dishes from the trip in Romania
We do not have much content about Romania on the site. Truth is that, until about half a decade ago, it was not too much of a tourist destination, certainly not for the Western Europeans. It was more of a hidden secret in Eastern Europe and few travellers would put it on their list. Things have started changing slightly as people look for more affordable European destinations, particularly in Summer, when the European South is full to the brim. This year in particular, after having weathered the pandemic with a reasonably good track record, Romania seems to have found some appeal to the international tourist. Which is great, as there are lots of great sports to uncover and food to try out.
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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
Visit Dubrovnik with the kids – a few tips to get you well on your way
When you hear Dubrovnik, the first thing that comes to mind are the red rooftops of the old city center and, if you are a Game of Thrones fan, the backdrop of King’s Landing. And while this is one of the iconic sights of the city and a must see, there a re a few side trips that you should definitely consider to make the best of your time in the Pearl of the Adriatic. You will find more details in this longer article here.
Have you visited Dubrovnik? Do leave us a comment if you have any questions on the visit.
Safe travels!
Top things to visit with kids in Gran Canaria – an outdoor paradise
Gran Canaria is also called the ‘mini-continent’ for the huge variety of landscapes that you can encounter in a very small surface. From Sand dunes to high peaks and great beaches, all is easily accessible by rental car. If you add in the beautiful fishing villages of Puerto Mogan and Puerto de las Nieves, the picture will be complete.
As the wether is a constant 20 C all year round, we decided to visit in January and had a great week in Gran Canaria with the kids. We also a few great local restaurants that we feature in our video. I hope you will consider visiting and take some inspiration from our trip.
Safe travels! CGK
7 fun thing to do in Zakynthos with the kids – Holidays in Greece
Greece is a must see when travelling in Europe. The weather is sunny, water is warm and food is beyond delicious. And there is so much to do for the whole family, from water sports to art and culture to nature explorations, there are hidden gems on every island waiting to be explored.
If you are planning trip to Zakynthos this summer have a look here at our travel advice for a visit to Zakynthos with young children. Also, you will find more ideas on how to spend your time on Zante islands with the family here and here. I am getting a smile on my face only thinking about the beautiful beaches. Zante has it all for a great holiday with the children in Greece!
Happy and safe travels!
CGK
