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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 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

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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

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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

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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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What to pack for Zion National Park: Zion packing list for all seasons

in Packing on 01/24/21

What to pack for Zion National Park: Zion packing list and essentials for visiting this stunning US National Park whether you are hiking or not. Zion National Park is one of the most beautiful places in the United States. Whether you are a hiker or just going to the park to enjoy the scenery from the bottom of the canyon,… View Post

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Winter baby must haves checklist: winter packing list for baby

in Buying Guides, Packing on 01/23/21

Winter baby must haves and toddler essentials for winter travel. How to keep your little one warm when traveling to cold weather with baby. Traveling in winter always requires a little extra gear and this is particularly true when you are on the go with babies and toddlers. When traveling with baby in cold weather, you want them to be… View Post

view of Zion mountains from human history museum on Parus trail

Walking the Pa’rus Trail with kids, easy and scenic path in Zion National Park

in Hiking tips and Trips on 01/22/21

All you need to know to walk the Pa’rus Trail, one of the easiest hiking paths is Zion offering stunning views of Zion Canyon. The Pa’rus Trail is one of the easiest hiking paths in Zion, yet a surprisingly scenic one. Unlike other trails in the park, this one is flat, wide and paved and while this might make it… View Post

girl in Bryce Canyon looking at the view

Visiting Bryce Canyon with kids: best family hikes and tips

in Hiking tips and Trips on 01/21/21

All you need to know to visit Bryce Canyon with kids: best family friendly hikes, practical tips, where to stay.  Our family trip to Bryce Canyon is one of our fondest travel memories. We visited during a hot summer and we had expected Bryce to be beautiful, but we did not expect it to as breathtaking and unforgettable as it… View Post

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The best summer baby carriers and water baby carriers for the pool and beach for 2021

in Buying Guides on 01/20/21

A handpicked selection of the best summer baby carriers and water carriers for the pool and the beach perfect for hot weather and summer with baby. I love to spend our vacations in hot destinations. Being an Italian in Ireland, I miss the sun and the warmth of the Mediterranean weather and this is one of the many reasons why… 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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