Posts in category Travel

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• Chasing Sunshine Around Liège: Five Belgian Hikes

  

  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,...

  Posted 01-08-2026

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• Ponte de Lima: Portugal's Oldest Town and Two Beautiful Nature Walks

  

  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...

  Posted 03-06-2026

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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...

  Posted 22-05-2026

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• 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...

  Posted 19-04-2026

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• 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...

  Posted 02-02-2026

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• 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...

  Posted 15-01-2026

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• 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...

  Posted 05-12-2025

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• 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...

  Posted 25-09-2025

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• 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...

  Posted 02-06-2025

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• Madeira Adventure: Day 4 - Pico Grande

  

  I was so excited about the day ahead! Pure hiking to one of the less touristy peaks on the island, and a vertical kilometer to do, that was the plan for today. The weather looked amazing, so we couldn’t have wished for more. With snacks packed for the day, we...

  Posted 07-05-2025