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Is Madeira Good for Families? Our Honest Experience Travelling with Kids

Thinking about taking the kids to Madeira? Here's everything we wish we'd known before our family trip to Portugal's beautiful island paradise—from weather and beaches to what to pack, how to get around, and the best things to do with children. When people think of family holidays in Portugal, the Algarve usually steals the spotlight. …

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Assorted Spanish tapas dishes including bread with ham and cheese, croquettes, olives, octopus, and a Basque burnt cheesecake with a slice served, accompanied by wine and a glass of juice on a wooden table

Bilbao with Kids: The Ultimate Family Travel Guide to Bilbao, Spain (2026)

Planning a family trip to Bilbao? This vibrant city in northern Spain combines world-class culture, outdoor adventures, incredible food, and easy day trips that make it one of Europe's most underrated family destinations. Whether you're travelling with toddlers, teenagers, or multiple generations, Bilbao offers a perfect blend of urban attractions and Basque Country experiences. In …

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Cyprus with Children: The Mediterranean Family Holiday That Might Surprise You

Travelling with children is a bit like organizing a military operation run by tiny, unpredictable generals. One minute they're happily building sandcastles, the next they're demanding snacks, ice cream, and a bathroom immediately. Fortunately, Cyprus is one of those rare destinations that seems almost designed for family travel. Warm seas, short transfer times, family-friendly resorts, …

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Why Costa Rica is a Must-Visit for Families

Planning a Costa Rica family vacation? If you're travelling to Costa Rica with kids, the country's incredible national parks should be at the top of your itinerary. From spotting monkeys swinging through the trees to watching sloths in the rainforest canopy, Costa Rica offers some of the best wildlife experiences in the world for families. …

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On month in Costa Rica with kids – packing check list for a family road trip

Our family of four just returned from a one month road trip through Costa Rica and wanted to share some fresh impressions. This post is about what to bring with you for your Costa Rica holiday. We will do a separate one with our itinerary and what activities and restaurants we enjoyed as a family …

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What to visit in Mauritius – our favourite attractions and day trips on the island

Mauritius is a great destination to explore independently. It has great culture, a variety of landscapes and some fantastic nature parks. And while it might be difficult to leave its perfect beaches and transparent waters, it is definitely worth the effort to head inland for some exploration. Whether you re visiting with a family, as …

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Ultimate 4-week road-trip itinerary in New Zealand with the family

This post was very long in the making. Buried for months under a pile of successive lockdowns, Corona measures and impossible travel restrictions that shifted all my attention to day-to-day life. This was our last overseas trip before Corona became more than a beer brand. But with measures easing and Europe getting back to some …

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Singapore with Kids: 15 Best Family-Friendly Activities, Hotels & Rainy-Day Ideas

We were in Singapore in February 2020 for a one week stop on the way to New Zeeland. We loved it so much, we wanted to come back and explore more. Then the opportunity to return presented itself with a very good deal from Singapore Airlines from Brussels. So this year we returned to Singapore …

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Travel to Mauritius in 2022 – what to expect

Hi everyone and Happy New Year! We have recently travelled to Mauritius, our second New Year spent on this amazing island (more about our first visit here). This time however, we were joined by our two junior explorers and had to navigate a somewhat complicated travelling landscape due to Covid. Let's see what you can …

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Our road trip from Lisbon to the Algarve- 4 weeks in Portugal

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 …

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