What to see, where to eat and how to get the most out of your time in Beijing, China

Beijing is, as expected, absolutely huge. It has the most extensive metro system in the world and that says it all. The metro will be your best (and very affordable) friend if you want to pack the main attractions within 5-6 days of reasonably paced sightseeing. You pay depending on the distance travelled and you …

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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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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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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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Beijing and Xi’an – how to prepare for travel to the Middle Kingdom (with or without the kids)

I travelled to China in the beginning of June but, as it's often the case, normal life took over upon my return and did not yet manage to record my impressions. The main purpose of the trip was work related. However, I extended my stay to be able to discover Beijing ( and a bit …

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Pirate stories and wine tastings in Lanzarote’s heartland

A full day itinerary concentrating in and around Teguise, in the heart of Lanzarote. You should consider doing this itinerary on any day of the week except Sunday. On Sundays there is a big and rather touristic market taking place in Teguise old town that detracts from the peacefulness and serenity of the place. 1. …

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A short escape in the Mediterranean South – Tunis during Ramadan

Last week, I took a short trip to the Mediterranean South. The main reason for the trip was work related but I did manage to squeeze a few hours for exploration. It is a fascinating place, with thousand year history that you will encounter at every step.   The first question I got was: Is …

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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 roadtrip showcasing great wineries, medieval fortresses and the Caucasus

On our third day in Georgia, we had our Guide/driver ( see here how we found him) waiting for us at the hotel and started our tour of the Eastern part of the country. First on the list was a visit to the David Gareji monastery. It is located in a semi-desert area in the …

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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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