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The best time to visit Venice Italy: what to expect in each season
The best time to visit Venice, Italy: an overview of the weather in Venice in each season and tips to plan your Venice trip at best.
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What to see in Sintra Portugal: essential guide
Essential guide to what to see in Sintra, Portugal and the many reasons this small town is one of the most popular day trips from Lisbon.
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How to visit Sintra, Cabo da Roca and Cascais in one day: day trip from Lisbon
How to visit Sintra, Cabo da Roca and Cascais in one day: travel guide to the perfect day trip from Lisbon, Portugal
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2 days in Lisbon with children and grandparents: our exact itinerary
2 days in Lisbon. Detailed itinerary to see the best of Lisbon in 2 days: what to see, where to eat, how to make the most of a weekend in Lisbon, Portugal.
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12 Free things to do in Rome you’ll love [2025 Update]
An insider guide to the best things you can do in Rome for free. Discover all the monuments, museums and hidden gems you can see in the Eternal city without breaking the bank. - 2019 update
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Geneva in winter: what to do + why you will love Geneva in December and the winter months
A visit to Geneva in winter is a real treat: with cozy restaurants, Christmas markets and snowy slopes nearby, these are the many reasons to plan a winter trip to Geneva, Switzerland. | Updated 2021 I love visiting Geneva in the winter. A very close friend of mine lives in this interesting, international city and in the last few years I have made a habit of always going to visit her a couple of times a year, usually in spring and right before Christmas. While both times are special, my winter visit to Geneva is always my favorite. In winter, this austere city dresses up with understated but beautiful Christmas…
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One day in Vienna: step by step itinerary to see the best of the city
A classic itinerary to see the best of Vienna in one day: historical cafes, imperial palaces and even a night at the opera! One day in Vienna walking itinerary. Updates 2021. When I was little, at the end of a family holiday in Vienna, I declared that Vienna was my favorite city in the world. There was nothing I didn’t like about the city. I loved its elegant center, its imperial splendor and the old European charm exuding from Vienna’s cafes, theaters and churches and even as a child got mesmerized but its incredible architecture. Vienna is much more than its past and over several trips to the city, I…
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Why and how to visit Wicklow’s Powerscourt Gardens and Waterfall
If you are planning a visit to Ireland you may be wondering if adding a stop in Wicklow’s Powerscourt gardens and Powerscourt waterfall is worth it. Is the estate beautiful enough to be worth the drive? What there is there to see and what type of visitor should do? We know Powerscourt well and love spending our Sundays there as an easy day trip from Dublin. So this is our take on why and how you should include Powerscourt house and garden in your Ireland itinerary Please note: this post contains affiliate links and if you make a purchase through them, we might make a small commission at no extra…
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Exploring the stunning Dingle Peninsula
All you need to know to visit the stunning Dingle Peninsula, one of Ireland’s most scenic locations. A drive on the Dingle peninsula is one of the most beautiful road trips you can take in Ireland. Small enough to be driven in a day, the Dingle peninsula packs a punch when it comes to beauty and variety of landscapes. Here you have immense beaches, stunning (and slightly scary!) mountain passes, cute towns and a welcome to the visitor that has become the trademark of this part of Ireland. Known to tourism but not yet overcrowded and sometimes even remote, Dingle is one of my favorite parts of Ireland and this…
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Malta with kids: top 7 family friendly attractions in Malta your kids will love
An insider guide to the best family attractions in Malta with tops picks for families with children of all ages. This week, I am delighted to welcome on Learning Escapes guest writer Ed Lansink who shares with us his tops picks for a family vacation in the stunning island of Malta. Ed is the author of Malta Uncovered and is a wealth of information about the island and all it can offer to families and not only. If you are looking for a great family beach destination mixing beach fun and culture, Malta may just be the perfect destination! Please note: all attractions listed in this post were selected by the…
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Appartello Smarttime Living Review: family friendly accommodation in Hamburg
Our review of Appartello Smarttime Living Hamburg. This family friendly hotel and apartments rental is a fantastic base to visit Hamburg and has special attentions for families with children that make it an excellent family friendly accommodation option for all types of travellers. During our last family trip to Hamburg we called home the small apartment complex called Appartello Smarttime Living. Our stay was organised as part of the campaign ‘Come to Hamburg’ and it really shows how much of a difference local knowledge makes. Looking at the map I would have dismissed this hotel as too far from the city centre (it isn’t, keep reading!) but our hosts knew better…
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Reykjavik with kids: what to see, where to stay and best tours for families
Our family guide to visit Reykjavik with kids shows top things to do in Reykjavik with children, the best family tours in the city, where to stay in Reykjavik with kids and practical tips for first-time visitors Small, safe and friendly, Reykjavik is a lovely city to visit with kids. Iceland’s capital is often overlooked as a destination. Visitors use it as a base for day trips more than a city to explore in its own right and often the question ‘what to do in Reykjavik with kids’ comes up in frustration when stranded in town by uncooperative weather. Missing out on tours is always annoying, but Reykjavik is not a…
