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Christmas in Seefeld: A Fairytale Family Itinerary in the Heart of Tyrol

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Oporto in 2026: How Free Tours Reveal the City’s New Cultural Pulse

Packing for Southeast Asia: A Comprehensive Guide

Why Chongqing Should Be Your Next Winter Travel Destination

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Ice Skating in Bournemouth this Christmas 2025

Destinations

Winter in the Alps

Seefeld at Christmas

Christmas in Seefeld: A Fairytale Family Itinerary in the Heart of Tyrol

Christmas in Seefeld, Tyrol, Austria, is one of those places that enters your heart and stays there (for more alpine winter inspiration, check out my complete collection of Winter in the Alps travel stories). I had already visited Seefeld in … Read More
Andalo with the snow

Best Italian Ski Resorts 2025/26: Personal Guide & Family Picks

There’s a moment every year when I feel winter arrive — not when the temperature drops, or when the first Christmas lights appear, but when my daughters begin asking if the mountains are “white yet”. It happens like clockwork in … Read More
crans montana winter view of town

Winter in Crans-Montana: Skiing, Events and Complete Guide 2025/26

Perched on a sunny plateau high above the Rhône Valley, Crans-Montana is one of the most complete winter destinations in Switzerland. With 140 km of ski slopes, iconic Alpine scenery, and a vibrant programme of winter events, the resort blends … Read More
Cortina town centre winter

Cortina d’Ampezzo in Winter: Ski, Style and Soul in the Dolomites

I’ve skied in Cortina d’Ampezzo several times over the years, and it’s always been special (for a different season view, check out my post on Autumn in Cortina d’Ampezzo – events, hiking & local flavours.) Growing up in Bergamo, it … Read More

Travel Europe

6 of the Most Exciting Things to Do in Florence, Italy

Nestled in the heart of Italy, the enchanting city of Florence has captivated travelers for …

Capturing Genoa – Photo Blog

The first day we walk through the Caruggi which is the Genovese name for narrow lanes. We wandered down the caruggi’s of the old town, an area that until a few years ago was considered off-limits: now it is a lively center, full of colours and scents, you could walk and walk and get lost for hours.

Barsento - Apulia, Italy

Putignano – Architecture and Mountain Bike in Apulia

Putignano is a small town in Apulia, Southern Italy, famous all over Europe for its …

Independent Travel in Sicily: Overcoming Common Hurdles

Travelling in Sicily as a backpacker or independent traveler, is not an easy task, and …

Raganello Valley – Canyoning, Trekking and Hiking in Southern Italy

I wasn’t but a clumsy cub when I went through the Raganello Gorge for the …

Telling the Italian Dolomites through a video

All the stunning beauty of the Dolomites as revealed in Paganella Ski Area, in the …

United Kingdom

How to find a suitable house for rent in the United Kingdom

If your life circumstances currently require you renting an apartment in the United Kingdom, then …

Saint Ives – A Winter Escape to the Edge of England

As far as getting away from it all goes, Cornwall ranks up there with some …

5 things to do and see in Oxfordshire, England

After spending 10 days exploring the Oxfordshire region in southern England, I decided to write …

Family Travel

Family Travel in Indonesia – Testing The Limits and Changing The Rules

Family Travel in Indonesia – It’s been just over a month since we boarded the …

Jingling the bells of nostalgia

There are only 15 days until Christmas. However, if you are a dyslexic Mayan you …

Packing Up and Why We are Embarking On This Family Travel Adventure

So we finally did it! Marco and I have been talking about packing up our home …

Ticino, Switzerland

Ticino – A Swiss Destination for the Whole Family

Living close to Milan without ever having been to Switzerland is almost impossible. That’s why, …

Exploring Finland by Camper: A Journey Through Wilderness, Lakes, and Northern Lights

There are some places in the world that feel like they belong to another rhythm …

italy with kids

4 Tips Tor a Successful Family Road Trip in Italy

You’ve researched destinations, you’ve chosen Italy and you’ve booked the family trip. Everyone is really …