For an action-packed holiday, Slovenia is a fantastic choice for families with active kids and teenagers. This itinerary is ideal as you can combine city, lakes, mountains and coast all in one week. With crystal clear lakes, waterfalls, miles of caves and a rich marine life, Slovenia will blow you away with its natural beauty.… Continue reading Visiting Slovenia for a family holiday – A one week itinerary
Tag: City Breaks
A short break in the Algarve with kids in April
With year-round sun, gorgeous beaches, fantastic family attractions and only a 2-hour flight from the UK, the Algarve is the perfect destination for a short break with kids. Making the most of the long weekend, we travelled over Easter and had four nights enjoying some much-needed sunshine. After two years of travelling within the UK… Continue reading A short break in the Algarve with kids in April
Top family holidays for spring sun
As soon as Christmas is over, I can't wait to start planning my next trip and these cold, dark days definitely leave me longing for some warm sunshine. Europe in the spring can be tricky if you want to swim in the sea or lounge by the pool but visiting a city close to the… Continue reading Top family holidays for spring sun
Vikings, dungeons and foodie heaven – Visiting York with kids
We love a city break in October half term and usually head somewhere cold and cosy in Europe but with constant changes in travel restrictions, we decided to stay closer to home and visit the beautiful city of York. There are so many museums and attractions to choose from, we had no trouble entertaining a… Continue reading Vikings, dungeons and foodie heaven – Visiting York with kids
Our top wildlife encounters throughout our travels so far
We love experiencing wildlife whilst travelling and it is such an important part of our holiday. Of course, the best thing is watching animals in their natural habitat, creating lasting memories for us all but taking time out from a bustling city to visit a zoo or aquarium, can be great too. Joining tours or… Continue reading Our top wildlife encounters throughout our travels so far
Head to Warsaw for a fascinating family city break
It may not be the first place to spring to mind when thinking about a family city break with kids, but this sprawling city with its modern architecture and trendy vibe sitting alongside the beautifully restored old town has so much to offer. The Copernicus Science Centre is a brilliant day out for all ages… Continue reading Head to Warsaw for a fascinating family city break
A treat for the weekend – Pastéis de Nata (Portuguese Custard Tarts)
I've always wanted to make Pastéis de Nata but thought they looked quite difficult but I found this recipe which was really easy and they've come out really well. It's a bit of a cheat recipe as it uses ready to roll puff pastry but still tasted delicious. Give them a try! A long established… Continue reading A treat for the weekend – Pastéis de Nata (Portuguese Custard Tarts)
Our spring family break in Granada and Nerja
In the depths of winter, we all long for some warm sunshine. Although it's doubtful that we'll be able to go abroad before the summer, it has been so uplifting to spend the lockdown writing about the amazing trips we've had. A few years ago we had a wonderful week in Granada and Nerja during… Continue reading Our spring family break in Granada and Nerja