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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What to do in Rotterdam with kids – one day city trip ideas

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. We started off early from …

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What to do and where to eat in Seville with kids

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. Arriving in Seville's small airport, you can grab a convenient bus to the city …

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

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 …

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

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! Berlin îs our second home. Husband was born and studied there. We have family …

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Snapshots of Chile’s lake district – 3 days discovering volcanoes, ancestral cultures and craft beers

About half way from Santiago to the South of Chile lies the Lake District. This area is connected with Argentina's Bariloche District through a system of lakes that may be navigated in order to cross the border from one country to the other. Many travellers choose to do just that, usually with the help of …

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What to see and where to eat in Valparaiso, Chile with a side trip to Casablanca valley

We had two days in Valparaiso and limited prior preparation on the Must-sees. We knew there was a second Neruda house recommended to us from Santiago - La Sebastiana. Also, we wanted to try fresh seafood and set out on foot to discover the whimsically painted houses that Valpo is well known for. So, once …

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Three days in Santiago de Chile – an itinerary to discover the central barrios and some great restaurants

We landed early in the morning on Saturday 3rd November and had three full days to discover the city before heading to the next destination on the coast. Our base was the lovely boutique hotel The Aubrey in Ballavista neighbourhood, nested at the foothills of Cerro San Cristobal. The main destination of our Chile escape …

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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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