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9 Fantastic places to visit in Greece with kids
A mom’s selection of fantastic places to visit in Greece with kids. Perfect places in Greece for a family vacation with sea, sun and history and tons of fun for kids and adults. Greece is a fantastic destination for a family holiday. Blessed with a beautiful coastline, crystal clear waters and some of the prettiest towns in the Mediterranean, Greece is the perfect beach vacation destination for a spring or summer holiday with the kids and it is also fantastic for culturally curious families. Greece has some of the most exciting and striking archaeological sites in the world: Athens, Knossos and Delphi are just the most famous but there are…
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12 fantastic things to do in Iceland in summer
12 fantastic activities to enjoy in Iceland in summer. Nature tours, sightseeing and experiences for a perfect summer trip to Iceland. Summer is a fantastic time to visit Iceland. Long days and milder temperatures mean you will have plenty of opportunities to admire Iceland’s mighty waterfalls, awesome geysers and admire the country’s unique landscapes and wildlife, something that is unique to this season. To enjoy Iceland in summer, you need appropriate gear and a plan. You can find here my packing list for summer in Iceland and below the best activities to do in Iceland in summer. The best things to do in Iceland in summer Go puffin watching Puffins…
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7 of the best Greek islands for families you and your kids will love
A handpicked selection of the best Greek Islands for families to inspire your next family vacation! Greek islands are one of the best destinations in the world for a beach vacation with the kids. Blessed with beautiful waters, stunning beaches, pretty villages, amazing history and glorious food, Greek islands have all you may dream of when it comes to a family vacation in the sun. But, when it comes to chosen one: which Greek islands the best for kids? This was the question we had when we started planning our first family trip to the Greek islands and we discovered there was no one size fit all answer. Each Greek…
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9 fantastic things to do in Belgium with kids
Our curated selection of the best things to do in Belgium with kids: best places to visit in Belgium with kids and family attractions you cannot miss. Belgium is a lovely destination for a family vacation in Europe. Perched between France and the Netherlands and easy to reach by train, car and plane, Belgium is full of kid-friendly attractions and is an easy and pleasant place to visit with kids. In Belgium, you have pretty villages, exciting cities, miles of cycling routes, beautiful countryside and food that includes waffles and fries – easy to see how it is simply perfect for kids! We lived in Belgium for a couple of…
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Traditional Irish food for kids + kid-friendly Irish recipes you can make at home right now
Traditional Irish food for kids: kid-friendly Irish recipes you can make at home right now. Filling, warming meals enjoyed in a family-friendly pub and indulgent Irish breakfasts are one of the many things that make a family vacation in Ireland special. Breaking bread around the kitchen table is an important part of Irish family life, Irish mammies being very much like Italian ones- if you are your guest, they will want to feed you! So today, I decided to share some kid-friendly Irish recipes and write an overview of traditional Irish foods for kids you may enjoy in Ireland or recreate at home. You can make these recipes from Ireland…
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Beautiful small towns in Italy and small cities in Italy you will love
Handpicked selection of beautiful small towns in Italy and small cities in Italy you will love plus the tips you need to add them to your Italy itinerary. These are so many beautiful small towns in Italy, making a list of all of them would be an impossible task and maybe not even the most useful to help you plan your Italy itinerary. If you are planning to visit italy from abroad, more useful is a list of small towns in Italy that are so beautiful and outstanding, they will make your tips one to remember. The small towns in this list are all over the Italian peninsula and they…
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The best things to do in Orvieto Italy, the beautiful hilltop town you’ll love
How to visit Orvieto Italy: the best things to do in Orvieto, how to get there, what to buy, how to organise your day. Orvieto is one of the most beautiful towns in Italy and one of the most peculiar. It is nestled on top of a tufa hill in the middle of the Umbrian countryside and the first time you catch a glimpse of it, it looks like a mirage and you will find yourself blinking try to adjust your vision! The skyline of Orvieto emerges from the tops of the hill it looks one with it: the sight is wonderful and things only get better once you get…
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Saturnia hot springs: how to visit Tuscany’s most famous hot springs
How to visit Saturnia hot springs, the most famous free hot springs in Tuscany and the nearby thermal baths. Saturnia is a small locality in the South of Tuscany, famous for its natural hot springs and free scenic thermal baths. The locality has been known for its free hot waters for decades and I can still remember the evening drive here, when I was a kid, for evening dip when I was a kid! However, it is only in recent years that the hot springs have reached worldwide notoriety and have started attracted visitors also from faraway places as one of the best hot springs of Tuscany. The reason for…
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How to visit Monticchiello: all you need to know about this beautiful Italian village and its unique theatrical tradition
All you need to know to plan a visit to Monticchiello, Italy: things to see, best restaurants, how to get there, where to stay nearby Monticchiello is a pretty medieval village in Tuscany off the beaten path, literally! Perched on a hill in Val d’Orcia, Tuscany, close to the popular towns of Pienza and Montepulciano, Monticchiello lies along a dust road meandering between golden colored rolling hills. Its remote position means the town sees fewer visitors than its neighbors and the tall walls that still surround it make it a special place that feels out of time and a bit of a hidden gem. However, Monticchiello is not a place…
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Pienza Italy: All you need to know about Tuscany’s ‘ideal town’
you need to know to visit Pienza Italy: how to get there, what to see, why you should add it to your Tuscany itinerary.
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San Quirico d’Orcia: all you need to know to visit this delightful hilltop town in Tuscany
All you need to know to plan a visit to San Quirico d’Orcia, hilltop town in Tuscany with a beautiful historical center and iconic Tuscan charm. One of my favorite places in Italy is the small Tuscan town of San Quirico d’Orcia. San Quirico is a medieval village perched on a hilltop in Tuscany, and it is just what you picture when you think of the quintessential Tuscan town: ancient walls, car free streets, ancient piazzas filled with the clattering of cafes and wine bars and views of rolling hills as far as the eyes can see. San Quirico is in the heart of Val d’Orcia an area recognized by…
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One day in Siena: all you need to know for a perfect visit to this breathtaking Tuscan town
All you need to know to make the most of one day in Siena: the best things to see, the best food to try, practical tips to see the best of Siena in a day. The historical town of Siena is one of the most popular stops on any Tuscany itinerary and a place most visitors fall in love with. A hilltop town of medieval origins, Siena is an extravaganza of tall towers, meandering streets, museums, shops and mouthwatering food and adds to this intoxicating mix a nice buzz coming from its dynamic university life If you are looking to a Tuscan town with lots of history, food and views,…
