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Learning Escapes is a family travel blog dedicated to parents who, like us, believe holidays are the best opportunity to spend quality time with their kids. Browse our menu for destination ideas, how-to guides and reviews. Happy travels! Marta (mum), Phil (dad), Mr M and Little Ms E.
Kids looking out towards Manhattan from the top of the Empire State Building new York City

Best cities to visit with kids: 25 fabulous world city trips for families

in Family Travel on 02/17/21

25 awesome world cities to visit with kids: city vacation ideas for families perfect for kids of all ages and the resources to plan the perfect city trip with kids I have always loved big cities and my desire didn’t fade when we had kids. I loved the idea of strolling around a city with my little ones, savoring what… View Post

Our bike with trailer when we went cycling in Yosemite National Park

Fantastic vacation destinations for outdoorsy families

in Family Travel on 02/16/21

An inspiring selection of vacation destinations for outdoorsy families: wonderful active holiday ideas for families with kids of all ages. Do your kids love hiking, snorkeling, swimming, ziplinging and basically any and all activitieis that get them to be active outdoors? Then, when planning a family vacation, you need a destination that caters to their needs!  These are some fun… View Post

road in Australia with kangaroo crossing sign

15 Epic family road trip ideas: best road trips with kids for 2021

in Family Travel on 12/22/20

Epic family road trip ideas: best road tips with kids in Europe, the US and beyond for a family road trip to remember. Family road trips are my favorite type of family vacation and 2021 promised be a particularly good year for them. Local regulations permitting, road tips are a great way to avoid crowds, reach off the beaten path… View Post

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Best family vacation destinations- travel ideas you will love

in Family Travel on 12/20/19

Best family vacation destinations in the world: a roundup of the best vacation spots for families and best family holiday ideas for 2020.

Amsterdam best European city to visit with kids

Best European cities to visit with kids

in Family Travel on 12/19/19

The best European cities to visit with kids: a handpicked selection of the most family-friendly cities to add to your Europe itinerary.

Ireland travel itinerary

The best Ireland itinerary for 7, 10 days or 2 weeks in Ireland | 2020 update

in Destinations on 09/24/19

Ireland itinerary ideas to help you plan a trip to Ireland. Ireland road trip ideas for 7, 10 days and 2 weeks in Ireland by a local

The best places to visit in Italy in each region for your Italy bucket list

in Destinations on 09/05/19

Ultimate Italy bucket list! Over 100 best places to visit in Italy and Italy bucket list experiences for your next Italian vacation

Italy packing list to be comfortable and stylish in all seasons

in Packing on 06/25/19

Creating a packing list for Italy can be a daunting task. Over 1000 Km long, and with a huge variety of places to see, Italy has a varied climate ranging from high mountains, to coastal areas and urban centers. It knows 4 different seasons, it requires the visitors to do a lot of walking and it is known for being… View Post

Italy with kids: all you need to know to plan a family trip to Italy.

in Family Travel on 05/13/19

Expert guide to help you plan your first family trip to Italy with kids. Practical tips for traveling to Italy with kids, best kid-friendly places in Italy and need to know for a perfect family vacation in Italy. If you are planning a family trip to Italy with kids in tow, let me tell you: you are in for a… View Post

strollers of different types

Best travel strollers for Europe

in Buying Guides on 11/24/18

Our buying guide on how to choose the best lightweight stroller for travel in Europe and tackle those charming (and bumpy) cobbled streets! What to look for when choosing a pushchair for cobblestones, must-have travel stroller specs and the best travel strollers for Europe for 2020 One of the questions that I receive more often, from readers who love to… View Post

Our selection of the best travel shoes for Italy yo stay comfortable on the cobblestones

The best shoes for Italy to travel in comfort and style

in Packing on 11/15/18

Deciding what type of shoes to pack for any trip is a bit of a nightmare. Shoes are bulky, often heavy and, if you pack the wrong ones, they are a waste of space at best and a cause of sore feet at worse. Packing travel shoes for Italy is ever harder: famous for fashion, Italy makes you want to… View Post

the Grand canyon as seen from the South rim at Mather Point

How to see the Grand Canyon in one day: itinerary and tips

in Destinations on 10/18/18

All you need to know visit the Grand Canyon in one day: travel guide. Updated Nov. 2020 Can you visit a natural wonder such as the Grand Canyon in one day? Is it worth the long drive if you only have limited time and if so: what is the best way to visit the Grand Canyon in one day only?… View Post

One day in Toledo: Toledo city center castle

30 Educational vacations for families and educational trips you’ll love

in Family Travel on 02/26/21

30 fantastic educational vacations for families. Educational trip ideas kids and adults will love. I believe travel is hugely educational and all travel experiences can be transformed in learning opportunities about the world. However, if you have children who are studying a special time in history, a certain ancient civilisation or are particularly interested in a culture other than their… View Post

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105 Family road trip quotes that will make you want to hit the road right now

in Family Travel on 02/25/21

Over 100 family road trip quotes by writers, singers, travelers and road trip lovers that will make you want to hit the road right now. Inspirational and funny family road trip quotes you will love. There is something magical about road trips. The road ahead of you, the moving home that is your car, the bubble of your road trip… View Post

view of Paris city with gargoyle in the foreground

Fun and interesting facts about Paris for kids

in Fun and interesting facts for kids on 02/23/21

Fun and interesting facts about Paris for kids: Paris facts for children to help them learn about the capital of France or to get them excited while planning a trip to Paris, France! Do you have a child who is learning about Paris? Or maybe you are planning a family trip to Paris and want to turn it into a… View Post

rainbow colored French macaroons

Delicious French food for kids you can enjoy at home right now

in Fun and interesting facts for kids on 02/22/21

French food for kids you can make at home for a French-inspired meal. Child-friendly French specialties the whole family will love. French food is world-famous. Picture yourself on a delightful vacation in France and chances are the picture contains some food. What is your waiter serving you: Oysters? Escargots? A board of cheese, to be washed down by a local… View Post

View of Paris with text: best travel quotes about Paris

Inspiring travel quotes about Paris France you will love

in Destinations on 02/20/21

Inspirational travel quotes about Paris by artists that will make you dream of the City of Light and evoke its atmosphere, wherever you are. Few cities have touched writers, painters, and artists of all walks of life as much as Paris.  Generation of artists have been inspired but Paris’ beauty and its contradictions and some of them managed to capture… View Post

Road to Monument Valley Arizona Utah

How to plan a family road trip: tips and hacks for road tripping with kids

in Family Travel, Tips for traveling with kids on 02/16/21

How to plan a family road trip with kids: essential tips for planning a family road-tripping vacation. Family road trips are my favorite type of vacation however, they are also the most time consuming to plan. I love creating itineraries so the many evenings spent checking maps, roads, stops and roadside attractions feel like a big game for me, however,… View Post

chocolate brownies

Leftover chocolate brownie recipes + why we eat chocolate eggs at Easter

in Fun and interesting facts for kids, Lifestyle on 02/15/21

Delicious leftover chocolate brownie recipe + fun and interesting fact about why and chocolate and Easter eggs became Easter’s most popular treat! One of my closest friend was born around Easter and, when we were little, used to call her birth month: a month of chocolate. Indeed, the month after Easter, a little bit like to one after Valentine’s Day,… View Post

view of Paris

Paris packing list: what to wear in Paris + style tips to be comfortable and stylish

in Packing on 02/15/21

Full Paris packing list: what to pack for Paris in each season, Paris travel essentials and style tips to be comfortable and stylish during your Paris trip. Deciding what to pack for Paris is always fun however, coming up with a Paris packing list is also always a bit of a headache! Fashion capital of the word, Paris is the… View Post

Eiffel Tower

Fun and interesting facts about the Eiffel Tower for kids

in Fun and interesting facts for kids on 02/08/21

Fun and interesting facts about the Eiffel tower for kids: Eiffel tower facts for kids to help them learn about this famous landmark in Paris. The Eiffel tower is one of the most famous landmarks in the world. It is one of the most visited attractions in Paris, one of the symbols of France and it is considered one of… View Post

View over Bryce Canyon

Visiting Bryce Canyon National Park: essential travel Guide for first time visitors

in Destinations on 01/26/21

Bryce Canyon Travel Guide: practical tips to plan your first visit to this stunning and unique Utah National Park. Bryce Canyon is a beautiful National Park in Southern Utah, famous for a unique landscape made of a natural amphitheater filled with red rock spires (hoodoos). It is a place like no other. Entering the park from the main entrance, you… View Post

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Mum of 2, coffee lover, Italian expat in Ireland. Avid home swapper. Follow us for tips and inspiration for fun, family vacations in Europe and beyond: we travel the world with kids, one city break at a time!

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