• Locorotondo, Puglia
    Italy,  Trips with kids

    4 days in Puglia and Matera with kids: the family road trip we loved (and how you can do it too!)

    Our exact family itinerary to spend 4 days in Puglia and Matera with kids and see some of the most beautiful and unique sites in Italy. One of the best and most pleasant family trips we have taken in In Italy, is a short road trip we took between Puglia and Matera. Puglia is a first family favorite for us, a place we have visited many times and tend to go back to over and over again. So we knew this part would be fun! Matera, on the other hand, was new to us. I had been dreaming of going to Matera for years, but the distance from Rome (where…

  • Dublin Castle, Ireland
    Europe Travel Guides,  Trips with kids

    Visiting Dublin with kids: all you need to know for a perfect trip

    All you need to know to plan a perfect family trip to Dublin with kids! The best things to do in Dublin with children, tips on where to stay, eat and play.  Dublin is a lovely city to visit with kids. Perched on the country’s Eastern coast, between the atmospheric Irish Sea and the green Dublin mountains, Dublin is a dynamic city with a walkable city center, tons of playgrounds and gardens and great restaurants for families with kids of all ages. On top of this, Dublin has a scenic coastal area with seals and beach areas and offers easy access to great hikes and panoramic views. As you can…

  • London Houses of Parliament
    Europe Travel Guides,  Trips with kids

    One day London itinerary for families: how to spend a day in London with kids and see the landmarks

    How to see London’s landmarks in one day with kids in tow: One day London itinerary for families on their first city break to London. This summer, we had the chance to spend a day in London with kids, an opportunity that fill me with joy (I adore London, it’s such a fantastic city for kids!) but also a little bit of apprehension. There is do much to see and do in London, so many ways to go about planning a day there, I could not narrow down what to prioritize! As I went through my mental list of things to do in London with kids, I kept going back…

  • Cute street in Bellagio, lake como
    Europe Travel Guides,  Italy,  Trips with kids

    9 Awesome day trips from Milan for families with kids

    Expert round-up of the best day trips from Milan for families with kids based on our family’s experience. Milan features on the itineraries of many families visiting Italy, both as a destination in itself (the Milan Duomo! The Last Supper! The shopping!) and a convenient place to fly in and out of. I have talked before about the best things to do in Milan with kids and how I recommend you spend one day in Milan. Today, I want to move beyond the city’s boundaries and recommend family day trips from Milan that will enhance your experience of this area and give you a wonderful family time! In true Learning…

  • Merry go round in Florence: best thing to do in Florence with toddlers
    Italy,  Trips with kids

    Florence with a baby: travel tips for a first family trip to Florence

    Florence with a baby: practical travel tips for a first family trip to Florence. Italy is a lovely first destination for a family vacation with a new baby and Florence is no exception.  The city is well served, safe and wonderful and perfect if you want to mix sightseeing with quiet time with your baby. However, Florence is a city and while I believe it is very possible to enjoy a city break with small kids in tow, there is no doubt that a vacation in a busy city center poses more challenges to a family with a new baby than a week at an all-inclusive resort.  This is why we have tips for…

  • Child walking in Tuscany town
    Italy,  Trips with kids

    Tuscany with kids: the best places to visit + map and tips from a mom

    All you need to know to plan a family trip to Tuscany, Italy: the best places to visit in Tuscany with kids and best family attractions. Tuscany is one of my favorite places to visit in Italy with kids. It is a beautiful area, blessed with some of the most beautiful landscapes in Italy and it has plenty to do for visitors of all ages. Here, you can visit historic towns, visit some of the most famous landmarks in Italy, spend time in family-friendly farms, go wine tasting, cycle and go to the beach, all on the same day! This variety of attractions and the easy transport options means families…

  • My children in Athens, in front of the University
    Europe Travel Guides,  Trips with kids

    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…

  • castle of Methoni Peloponnese
    Europe Travel Guides,  Trips with kids

    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…

  • our selection of the 10 best things to see in Montreal with kids
    North America Travel,  Travel Inspiration,  Trips with kids

    Montreal with kids: how to plan a perfect stay (summer edition!)

    Visiting Montreal with kids: find out family friendly attractions in Montreal and tips for visiting this fascinating city with this guide based on our city trip with kids to Montreal, Canada We decided to go to Montreal following Philip’s memories from when he was a student. His students-years tales about the city didn’t immediately scream ‘family destination’ to me. Still, I always wanted to go to Quebec so when we got an offer for a home exchange there, I was happy to give it a chance and try a Montreal city break with children. As it turned out, Montreal is a fantastic city to visit with children! It has a relaxed,…