Why Seychelles is the perfect babymoon destination – where to base yourself and how to organise your trip

What should you look for in your baby-moon holiday? For us, it was a balanced mix between discovering a new place and relaxing. Depending on where you are in your pregnancy and how you feel, you can emphasise more one of the two components. For example, you can read about our first baby moon in …

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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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A 10- day Oman itinerary for a family with a taste for adventure

We flew via London and landed in Muscat on Saturday early morning after a 8 h overnight flight . If you do go via London Heathrow International Airport , there is a pretty cool play area for toddlers and pre- schoolers at gate A3 in Terminal 5. Check it out if you have more than …

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How to prepare for travel to Oman: eVisa, vaccination and car rental

Oman doesn't require much in terms of preparation. It is a developed country where you will find readily available many travel essentials. It does however require some prior thinking about how you plan to move from one place to another or even within the same city. Vaccines: About a month before travel, check your vaccines …

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Life beyond the beach – fun activities for the family in Zakynthos and a few lovely children friendly restaurants

When you had enough of the beach, you should definitely jump in your car to discover more of the island. We started by exploring the North during a day road-trip to the Shipwreck viewpoint. This was the longest trip as we almost crossed the entire island. Even so, we still managed to squeeze a bit …

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The impossible warm waters of Zakynthos and the best family beaches

The beach is never too far on Zakynthos. Wherever you are on the island, you will have a great choice of beaches, some only a short drive away. We have toured a good number of them in search for the perfect family beach. For us, that is clean sand (with few or no pebbles) and …

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First impressions of Zakynthos – toddler friendly beaches and calm seas

We landed in Zakynthos a couple of days ago and are still in exploration mode. Here are a few orientation tips if you consider this Greek island for you next 'two plus' beach getaway: 1. Unless you are in an all-inclusive or plan to go to one beach only, rent a car. Public transport is …

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On Cesar Manrique’s footsteps in Lanzarote – original play with the landscape

If you like modern architecture and constructions that blend perfectly in their environment, you should consider visiting some of Cesar Manrique's creations in Lanzarote. His influence on Lanzarote's landscapes is still present today. In particular, by limiting the hight of buildings to that of the tallest palm tree and the billboard free roads. This full …

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A week in Sydney with kids – 6 entertaining family activities and places to visit

Sydney was our first stop in our six week Australia itinerary (check it out here) . We spent a couple of days recovering from jet lag and celebrated the New Year 2017 ahead of all our family and friends, overlooking the Opera House and worldwide famous fireworks. As a sidenote, if you are planing to participate …

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A long week-end in the Sun in October: try Montenegro

This was the second long week-end in 2017 spent on a girls trip. The first girls trip of 2017 was in June in Malaga and I loved having the opportunity to visit the Picasso Museum, eat great food and generally have adult conversations with my friends. I hope to share my impressions of Malaga in …

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