Going beyond the known

We decided to use one of the longer weekends in May to finally explore an area of Belgium that I had never visited before. We were looking for longer hikes rather than short family walks, so we left our daughter with her grandparents and headed towards Liège. The weather, however,...

The next two days were spent exploring Braga and the more touristy Guimarães, known as the “birthplace of Portugal”. I had already visited both cities in December 2024, and you can read about them in my previous blog post, A Magical Visit to Braga and Guimarães. However, it was really...

Northern Portugal’s coastline surprised us far more than we expected. During our road trip between Porto and Braga, we explored Viana do Castelo, Barcelos, Parque Natural do Litoral Norte, the famous windmills of Apúlia, and the ancient hilltop settlement of Castro de São Lourenço. In this post, I share our...

Northern Portugal is one of the most underrated regions in Europe for a spring road trip. With historic cities, beautiful beaches, mountain landscapes, excellent food, and relatively short driving distances, it turned out to be the perfect destination for our family trip. As every year, children in Belgium have a...

Planning a trip to Italian coast and wondering whether Massa and Pisa are worth visiting, especially with a child? In this travel guide, I’m sharing our real experience of staying in Marina di Massa and taking an easy day trip to Pisa with a toddler. This part of Italy is...

If you’re wondering whether it’s possible to visit Cinque Terre in just one day, the answer is yes, but it requires a smart plan. During our trip to Italy, we dedicated one full day to exploring the colorful coastal villages of this UNESCO-listed region, combining ferry rides and train connections...

This trip was one of my favourite ways of travelling: flying into a country and then continuing the journey by train straight from the airport. It is an incredibly convenient way to travel with kids, especially when train connections are good and distances are reasonable. Travelling along the coast by...