Winter theme park decorated with holiday lights, snow, castle, roller coaster, and visitors

Exploring Efteling’s Winter Wonderland with Kids

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 …

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Sunset casting golden light on rocky cliffs and turquoise ocean waves

What to do in Lagos, Portugal – our favourite places to explore with the kids in Algarve

https://youtu.be/_nFXQnzDCrk 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 …

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Portugal off the beaten path – 🇵🇹 What to see, do and eat in Villa Nova de Milfontes, Portugal

https://youtu.be/HI3Iq8mVsko 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 …

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

https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=f424Qas4-FI 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 …

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

https://youtu.be/ZHcFtD_Ll5I 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. Our …

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Lisbon Oceanarium with the kids | The largest indoor aquarium in Europe!

https://youtu.be/9wI6g7uxPW4 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. …

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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 …

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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 …

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

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 …

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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 …

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