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Exploring the North Coast of Portugal: Viana do Castelo, Apúlia & Barcelos
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...
Reading time: 15 minutesPosted 22-05-2026 in Travel -
The Perfect North Portugal Road Trip – Cities, Nature & Food
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...
Reading time: 11 minutesPosted 19-04-2026 in Travel -
A Stay in Massa and a Day Trip to Pisa
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...
Reading time: 11 minutesPosted 02-02-2026 in Travel -
Cinque Terre in One Day: Complete Ferry & Train Itinerary from La Spezia
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...
Reading time: 15 minutesPosted 15-01-2026 in Travel -
Travelling Italy’s Coast by Train: Pisa, Cinque Terre and Massa
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...
Reading time: 11 minutesPosted 05-12-2025 in Travel -
Family Road Trip in Denmark – 10 Days of Cool Adventures
We always travel during the summer months when school is closed, but after last year’s heat in Spain, we were determined to find a cooler destination. Denmark turned out to be the perfect choice, mild weather, beautiful scenery, and a relaxed pace of life. We spent 10 full days in...
Reading time: 10 minutesPosted 25-09-2025 in Travel -
Madeira Adventure: Day 5 - Pico Ruivo, colorful Santana and deserted beach
We were hesitating about how to spend our last day with the car, and ultimately decided to go for a walk to Pico Ruivo in the morning. During our stay in November 2024, the official website stated that only the section up to the shelter was open. However, this was...
Reading time: 10 minutesPosted 02-06-2025 in Travel