Welcome to ThinkingNomads.com, adventure travel and lifestyle blog created by Marco and Felicity.
Since 2006, we’ve been exploring the world in search of authentic experiences, off-the-beaten-path destinations, and journeys that connect us more deeply with people, nature, and cultures.
Here you’ll find:
- 🌍 inspiring destinations across Europe and beyond
- 👨👩👧 family travel experiences and slow travel with kids
- 🥾 hiking, trekking and outdoor adventures
- ✈️ itineraries and ideas for independent and mindful travelers
Our goal is to help you travel better — more consciously, more curiously, and far beyond the usual tourist routes.
Latest Posts
Destinations
Winter in the Alps
Christmas in Seefeld: A Fairytale Family Itinerary in the Heart of Tyrol
Best Italian Ski Resorts 2025/26: Personal Guide & Family Picks
Winter in Crans-Montana: Skiing, Events and Complete Guide 2025/26
Cortina d’Ampezzo in Winter: Ski, Style and Soul in the Dolomites
Travel Europe
Fassa and Fiemme Valleys, Dolomites, Italy
Trentino: besides its wellness and outdoor aspects we talked about in the article dedicated to …
Museums and Aperitifs – A Quick Phototrip to Milan
Italy’s main town for style, business, fog… Milan is many towns and attracts many stereotypes …
Entrèves and Mont Blanc – The Only Good Reasons to Visit Courmayeur
Courmayeur didn’t impress me. The name itself is impossibly difficult to write without hitting the …
Winter Time on the Garda Lake
Winter time always dresses the usual summer destination with a layer of melancholy. The sea …
5 Locations to Go on Holiday in Spain
With tantalising cuisine, stunning landscapes and guaranteed good weather, Spain has long been a firm favorite …
Frasassi Caves – Wonder and Delight in Italian Region Marche
There are many reasons to discover Italian region Marche and especially its inland: sweet hills …
United Kingdom
Weekend in Bristol with Kids
Just returned from a weekend in Bristol with our children, I decided to write this …
Christmas at Covent Garden
If you’re looking for the quintessential English Christmas, then London’s Covent Garden provides the perfect …
Top 8 Countries to visit on a Working Holiday (and how to do it)
Travel websites and tour companies get a lot of mileage out of the phrase “like …
Family Travel
Rediscovering Winchester with Kids: A Family Adventure in Hampshire, England
This summer we are rediscovering places where I grew up in the south of England. …
Kids Friendly Activities in Perth and the Swan Valley
If you are anything like us, when you travel you always want to spend a …
Kuala Lumpur for Families: a Modern, Fun and Culturally Diverse City
Recently, Marco and I were reminiscing about our last visit to Kuala Lumpur, way back …
Jingling the bells of nostalgia
There are only 15 days until Christmas. However, if you are a dyslexic Mayan you …
Ultimate Guide to Planning a DIY Trip to Australia: Tips, Itinerary and Travel Advice
Australia is more than just a destination—it’s an entire continent with diverse landscapes, climates, and …
Ultimate Family Getaway in Thailand: Avani Plus Koh Lanta
We recently discovered that Thailand can be the perfect place for a relaxing yet exciting …