Tag: Europe

A daytrip to Córdoba, Spain – top 5 things to do or visit with the kids

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We visited Córdoba during a sunny day in May. We started from Seville by high speed AVE train and arrived in 45 min to Córdoba station. A 15 min walk from the Station takes you in the heart of the city. It is all very compact and easy to access, perfect for a day trip.

The only slight challenge was pushing a pram on the cobblestone streets of the Juderia but with a bit of patience we managed to navigate them with our old and faithful McLaren Quest.

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A 3-week family road trip in Scandinavia – itinerary covering Denmark, Sweden and Norway

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We did this road trip between early to end July 2019. That is high season in Scandinavia as most children return to School in August. I really dread travelling in high season but we did not have a choice this time. We wanted to take one longer holiday with our son before welcoming his sister and I was beyond 28 weeks pregnant when we set out from Berlin. There was no way I could have waited for mid-August!

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A week of activities in Gran Canaria – back to the Canaries as a family of four

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We’ve been quiet on the blog for a while and we have a tiny reason for it. Our traveling tribe got a bit bigger in late September with the arrival of our daughter Larissa. And in traditional travel family style she took her first trip at 4 weeks old to the Netherlands at Hof Van Saksen Holiday village ( more on that in a separate post).

Three months post partum, the grey skies and wet weather of Northern Europe winter just did not cut it for us anymore so, after grabbing a good Black Friday deal on tui.nl we packed up our bags and headed to Schiphol Airport on 31 December. Destination Las Palmas in Gran Canaria.

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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 do in Rotterdam with kids – one day city trip ideas

On By CGKIn Europe, Netherlands3 Comments

Rotterdam is an easy drive from two European capitals (1 h from Amsterdam and 1h30 from Brussels) and a major port in Northern Europe. If you or your kid have some interest in boats or ships, this is definitely the place to go for a day of fun and adventures.

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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” →

A rainy day in Paris – indoor activities for kids and brunch in a monastery

On By CGKIn Europe, France3 Comments

Paris is only 1h20 min away by fast train from Brussels so we do end up there quite often. We prefer Spring or Autumn as the day is longer and there are hundreds of options for Outdoors sightseeing to choose from. By now we have done all the ‘big hits’: Louvre, Musee d’Orsay, Musee du Quay Branly, Centre Pompidou, Versailles and ticked off all the landmarks (mostly in our pre-baby days). The thing about Paris is, it never gets boring.

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Best Vegetarian/Vegan brunch places in Berlin- kids friendly too!

On By CGKIn Europe, Germany2 Comments

If, like me, you’ve made that classic new year resolution of eating healthier and are planning a trip to Berlin, this is a post for you. I am sharing some cool, off the beaten track, vegetarian restaurants. Children are welcomed too!

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Skiing lessons in France: how to prepare for a family ski holiday and our experience with the French Ski School (Les Eucherts)

On By CGKIn Europe, France1 Comment

I am a terrible skier. I learned to ski at 20 something (also in France, by the way) and continue to be insecure about my abilities and afraid of picking up too much speed. Husband on the other hand is a good, confident skier that seamlessly goes from red slope to black slope to apres- ski drinks.

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A short escape in Ghent, Belgium – a stubborn city and an open air museum

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Ghent is a short, one hour drive from Brussels and has plenty to keep you and the kids engagged for a day or a week- end.  Its pedestrian city center is the largest in Belgium which means more freedom to run around for the little ones. You’ll have to watch out for the tram though, it can be pretty silent.

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