Start here! Welcome to LE, a Family Blog About Travel, Food, and Curiosity
Hello and welcome! I’m Marta, a mama of two, travel writer, and passionate home cook who believes that exploring the world — whether by plane or by plate — is one of the best ways to learn and connect as a family.
Learning Escapes started as a family travel blog, born from our love of discovering new places, cultures, and histories together. Over the years, it has grown and evolved with us — and now, it’s also about food: the recipes, flavors, and little discoveries that let us recreate the world at home.
The name Learning Escapes still fits perfectly. Every trip we take and every dish we make is, in its own way, a “learning escape” — a chance to explore, taste, and learn something new, together.
Here, you’ll find:
🍝 Family-friendly recipes inspired by our travels and Italian heritage.
✈️ Travel guides and itineraries for families, couples, and curious explorers.
💡 Tips and inspiration to make planning easier and your experiences richer.
Whether you’re planning your next adventure or looking for a recipe that brings a bit of the world to your kitchen, I hope you find ideas here that make you feel inspired and ready to explore.
How to find what you need
To help you navigate the site and find the most relevant guides and recipes for you, I’ve prepared this page as a sort of index or starting point.
You can also use the search function on the main menu — type a destination or recipe, and if I’ve written about it, it will pop right up!
TRAVEL
Not sure where to go yet? Find travel inspiration here!
If you have time off and you’re not sure where to go, in this section of the website you will find out trip ideas: best road trips, best city breaks, best vacation spots, best US National Parks and more Click here
Search By destination
On our destination page, you find all the places I have recently been to and all the relevant travel articles for all travel styles, by destination (Italy, Ireland, Loire Valley etc). If you already know where you are going, this is the best place to start planning. Click here
Search by Travel Style – trips with kids
We travel often as a family, and I share all our family-friendly guides and itineraries in the Trips with Kids section — full of practical tips and tried-and-tested ideas that make travel with children easier and more rewarding. Click here
Search by Travel Style – couple and girls’ trips
When it’s just me, my husband, or my friends, I love a different kind of escape — one that’s about slowing down, reconnecting, and savoring new experiences. You’ll find those trips in the Mama’s Getaways section (though, of course, anyone is welcome to join!). Click here
FOOD
Food is our newest — and most delicious — adventure! On Learning Escapes, I share family-friendly recipes inspired by our travels and Italian roots. These aren’t just recipes; they’re little explorations of culture, tradition, and flavor — easy to make at home with your family
Our food stories are about more than cooking — they’re about connection, culture, and curiosity.
Everyday Recipes
Quick, simple, and wholesome meals for busy family life. Think pasta dishes, one-pan dinners, and easy lunches that kids love and adults enjoy too. Click here.
Baking recipes
From buttery cookies to tarts, simple cakes and even pizza, this section is full of recipes for treats to enjoy at home. Perfect for weekends, afternoon tea, or any day you want something cozy. Click here.
Christmas and celebrations
Festive recipes to make your holidays special — including appetizers, desserts, and treats that are fun to make with kids or serve at parties. From Christmas Bruschetta to thumbprint cookies, these recipes bring a little sparkle to your table. Click here.
Whether you’re looking for a weeknight dinner, a baking project, or a festive crowd-pleaser, these sections make it easy to find the perfect recipe for your needs.
Thank you for being here!
Learning Escapes has always been about curiosity — the joy of discovering something new and sharing it with the people you love. Whether that means wandering a cobblestone street in Italy, or baking buttery cookies together on a Sunday afternoon, I’m so glad you’re here to explore with us.
