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How to spend one perfect day in Howth with kids
Why you will love spending a day in Howth, a lovely part of Dublin with a delightful fishing port and a family friendly atmosphere. Walking down the busy streets of Dublin, it is sometimes easy to forget that Dublin is a coastal town. Its pub culture and recent fame for being the European ‘silicon valley’ conjures up the misleading image of a highly urbanised space, far from the misty and scenic landscapes of the west of the country. The city has, however, a lovely coast and there are many places near Dublin where it is possible to get a taste of the rugged Irish landscape without even having to hire…
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Brussels with kids: how to visit and why you’ll love it
Full travel guide for visiting Brussels with kids: kid-friendly things to do, best family hotels and travel tips for the Belgian capital.
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Must have list of the best rainy day activities in Dublin for kids [2025 Update]
What are the best rainy day activities in Dublin to keep kids active and happy? In this post, we list our favourite ways to spend a rainy day in Dublin with children. There is no getting away from it: in Dublin, it rains often and, if you have children, this means that finding indoor fun activities is crucial to keep their sanity (and yours!) during wet, dark days. I often look out of the window in despair, when stormy weather hits and while I appreciate that sometimes the best things to do is just to wear a rain jacket, welly boots and go ignore the rain, sometimes I need something…
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Nafplio with kids: how to visit this picture perfect coastal town in Peloponnese, Greece
All you need to know to plan a visit to Naflpio with kids: Our practical guide for visiting Nafplio with kids: what to expect, whre to park, where to find a playground, what your kids will love. When planning our family road trip in and around the Peoloponnese, Greece, we knew we wanted to mix visits to archaeological sites and relaxing stops in pretty coastal towns. We were looking for a pretty village with a family friendly vibe, nice lunch options and beautiful sea views and our choice fell on now place that ticked all these boxes and more: Nafplio! Nafplio is a small town on the Eastern coast of…
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Ancient Olympia with kids: all you need to know to visit one of Greece’s most exciting archaeological sites
All you need to know to visit ancient Olympia with kids, the site where the Olympic Games were born. How to visit, where to stay with kids what you need to know. One of the most exciting and fascinating places to visit in Greece with kids is the archaeological site of ancient Olympia. As the name suggests, Olympia is the place where the Olympic games were born! An ancient town in the southern part of the Peloponnese, Olympia was the seat of a significant sanctuary of Zeus since the 10th century BC and hosted the first Olympic Games in 776 BC! Nowadays, the town of Olympia consists of a beautiful…
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Epidaurus with kids: how to plan a perfect visit to one of Greece’s most impressive archaeological sites
Visiting Epidaurus with kids: what Epidaurus is, why go, what to see, practical tips for visiting with kids, essential Epidauris facts for children The archaeological site of Epidaurus is one of the most beautiful and significant in Greece. It is also a great one to visit with kids of any age! Dating back to the IV century AD and UNESCO Heritage Site since 1988, ancient Epidaurus is a large open-air space with a stunning Greek theater, temples, beautiful trees and hilly landscapes. Little kids experience Epidaurus like a park; primary school kids, teens and grown ups can marvel at the fascinating history and mysteries of the place; all ages are…
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One day in Athens with kids: the family itinerary you’ll love! – Greece travel guides
A detailed family itinerary to make the most of one day in Athens with kids: what to see, where to eat, how to get around and how to visit Athen’s Acropolis with children. Athens is a fantastic city with plenty of kid-friendly attractions. So, if you only have one day in the city, you have some hard choices to make! No matter how fast you may go, it is impossible to see all Athens has to offer in a day only, especially with kids in tow. However, Athens’ city center is compact and many of the most famous attractions in the city are close to one another. This means that…
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Visiting Athens with kids: best things to do and tips for a wonderful first visit
Visiting Athens with kids: all you need to know to plan a visit. Where to stay in Athens with kids, best kids’ attractions in Athens, our favorite family friendly Athens hotel. My family loves Athens. I first visited Athens when I was a kid myself, and I had lasting memories of its beauty, history and upbeat personality. It was one of the cities I’d most dearly wanted to show my children and when we finally did, they also fell in love with it. During our last family trip to Greece, we used Athens as both a starting and an end point to our family trip to Peloponnese with the children…
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Peloponnese with kids: the road trip itinerary you’ll love
A detailed family friendly itinerary to see Peloponnese with kids, based on our experience. Best places to see, kid-friendly hotels in the Peloponnese, Peloponnese travel tip for families. Our trip to the Peloponnese with kids had been a long time in the making. We had originally planned to go in 2020 but I guess I don’t need to get into the details of why that trip never happened… no one wants to relive that time! Rather, I want to focus on the family vacation that did happen, and that has cemented our love for Greece with kids for ever! Our family trip to the Peloponnese happened this summer just gone…
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Mycenae with kids: all you need to know to visit this stunning archaeological site as a family
Mycenae with kids: family-friendly accommodation in Mycenae, how to visit the archaeological site with kids, tips for a family visit. The ancient city of Mycenae is one of Greece’s most ancient and fascinating historical sites. Perched on a hill in the Peloponnese peninsula, Mycenae was the main center of the mighty Mycenaean civilization, among the most ancient and influential in Greece in the late Bronze Age (1600-1100 BC) and a place with an impressive pedigree it comes to appearances in art and literature. The Iliad remembers Mycenae as the land of the mythical King Agamemnon, and many of the tragedies from classical times revolve around stories of this king and…
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Fantastic family winter vacations in Europe you and your kids will love
Pick your next holiday destination from this curated selection of family winter vacations in Europe you and your kids will love. A winter trip to Europe can be a fantastic way to spend the holidays with your kids. Europe is cold in winter, so traveling at this time means you will have to wrap up in warm winter coats and scarves. However, Europe during the holidays turns into a magical land of Christmas markets, lights and, in some locations, dreamy snowy landscapes. We live in Europe and often take short hops to celebrate the holidays with the kids away from home. Today, we share our favorite winter destinations in Europe…
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The best Christmas markets in Austria you and your kids will love this holiday season
The best Christmas markets in Austria: all you need to know to plan a visit and immerse yourself into the magic of the holiday season. Austria has wonderful Christmas markets. From Mid-November to Christmas Day and beyond, Austrian towns and cities celebrate the advent dressing up in lights, Christmas trees, decorations and become home to exciting Christmas markets with stalls, music and festive cheer. I love Christmas markets in Austria. I love the ritual of wrapping up before heading for a Christmassy evening, the welcoming glow of the lights and the warmth of the gluhwein. I love how the historical Austrian squares manage to become even more breathtaking once all…
