What We Ate in Madeira — and Why the Food Surprised Us Most

There is a moment on most family trips where someone — usually the smallest person at the table — says something that stops you completely. In Madeira, that moment happened over a plate of espada com banana at a rooftop table with the Atlantic spread out below us, when our seven-year-old announced that fish with …

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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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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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Top Street Foods to Try in Mauritius with Kids

When most people think about Mauritius, they picture white-sand beaches, turquoise lagoons, and luxury resorts. While all of those things certainly exist, some of our favourite family memories from Mauritius didn't happen on the beach at all. They happened around a table, at a street food stall, or while wandering through local markets discovering flavours …

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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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Where to ski in Austria with a family – POST Family Resort, Unken

After three years of pandemic break, in March 2022 was time to get back on the slopes. But with two small children, it is not obvious how one can organise a ski trip to Austria so that both adults, older brother (6yo) and baby sister (2 yo) can have a great time skiing and being …

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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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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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