When Alex was almost 3, we spent one week in Finland in February: we wanted to visit family, tour the capital, and go see Santa up north. It was a great week, filled with beautiful sights (both in the city and in nature), delicious salmon and Finnish delicacies, and an exciting night train ride on…
Category: Family travel
Unusual 1-week European road trip from Italy to Liechtenstein
Beautiful historical cities, gorgeous mountain landscapes, forests and lakes: 1 week is enough for this great road trip from Verona (northern Italy) to the tiny state of Liechtenstein, wedged between Austria and Switzerland. You get to visit 4 European countries in 7 days! Keep reading to find out the exact itineraries, the highlights and what…
Puglia family holiday: 7-day itinerary with useful tips
After spending a week there, I’m eager to recommend the area of Salento in the region of Puglia for a family holiday: you’ll find the crystal clear water, the gorgeous countryside landscapes, the delicious food, the pretty towns, the long history and the fascinating culture. And it’s pretty cheap to visit! While certainly all of…
The Golden Circle Iceland: the perfect itinerary with a toddler
Where can you see the most iconic Icelandic landscapes in the shortest period of time? In the Golden Circle! This area near Reykjavik makes for a great day trip with a toddler: with vulcanic craters, geysers, waterfalls, and the beautiful Icelandic scenery, you will definitely have a wonderful day. However, there are a few important…
What to do in Snaefellsnes peninsula with a toddler
If you’re planning a family trip to Iceland with a toddler or a baby, look beyond Reykjavik: the Snaefellsnes peninsula is a great area to spend a day or two. Thanks to the great scenery, short distances and easy roads, it’s the perfect place to feel what Icelandic nature is really about. There are waterfalls,…
How to visit Reykjavik with a toddler
As you research and plan your Iceland itinerary with your family, you will certainly wonder: can we visit Reykjavik with a toddler and have a good time? Is Reykjavik a toddler-friendly city, or are we going to hate it and regret it? Good news: Reykjavik is a great city to visit with a toddler, and…
Cortina-Calalzo by bike with a toddler: detailed itinerary
When your toddler is too heavy to carry on your back for a hike, what do you do? You put them on a bike seat! If you are in Cortina or in the Italian Dolomites, going from Cortina to Calalzo by bike with your toddler is a great way to spend a day. On this…
Detailed 7-day Iceland itinerary with a toddler
Yes, travelling to Iceland with a toddler is a great idea! It’s a beautiful country with amazing scenery, perfect to explore with a baby or toddler (our son was 2 years old). During our self-drive tour of 7 days in Iceland in May 2022, we got to see stunning waterfalls, dramatic cliffs, peaceful volcanic craters,…
A mom’s advice for a great Szentendre day trip with a baby or toddler
You have probably already heard of Szentendre, the picturesque village that makes a perfect half-day trip from Budapest (or even a full day). Indeed, Szentendre is a wonderful place to spend a few hours outside of the bustling city. Well, in this post you will learn what to do on your Szentendre day trip with…
Hike to Lake Pianozes, a hidden gem in Cortina d’Ampezzo
The hike from Cortina city centre to Lake Pianozes has it all: wonderful views of the Italian Dolomites, a pretty little lake surrounded by lush forest, and very little elevation gain. We went on this hike with a stroller for our 4-month-old baby and managed quite easily; we also went again with our Stokke baby…