Ghent was one of the best city breaks I’ve experienced and, considering we took the kids, that’s saying something. Ghent’s so beautiful and the food was perfect for children – who can say no to frites, waffles and hot chocolate? Here’s the best places to visit, things to do, and where to eat and stay.
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Things to do in Granada with kids – Discover how a sassy Spanish city break is possible with little ones.
Granada Cathedral – Things to… -
We visit Tenerife regularly, as it’s an island we feel very comfortable with, almost guaranteed good weather, and family friendly too. If you can tear yourself off the sun lounger for a day trip, here are our highlights.
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Is Seville worth Visiting? – Seville is a city that captured my heart. From coming across flamenco in the streets and eating tapas, to discovering…
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Is Oslo worth visiting? As a capital city, of course it is! Oslo has a rich offering, but you can achieve more than you’d expect on a budget. Kids get into most major museums free, and I’ve included free activities for adults too, plus money-saving hacks, affordable accommodation and eateries plus a few treats along the way.
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A break from festive cheer and a throwback to October sunshine. This post brings together ALL the Puglian content in one handy article. Consider living the dolce vita in 2023.
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Escape the winter chill with a blast of sunshine from Puglia’s capital, Bari.
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I’ll get back to Scotland soon, but currently a few more treats from Puglia. Italy can be exceptionally beautiful, but Lecce is a markedly handsome city built in soft creamy limestone. We made it part of our 10 day road trip but never expected to find an amphitheatre in the centre of town.
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Things to Do in Alberobello – This small town’s architecture, conical houses called ‘trulli’, is so quirky it’s like something from a fairytale and…
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Easy holiday from Edinburgh – Monopoli is a beautiful coastal town in Puglia, but don’t let its old town charm make you think there’s nothing there for kids and families. Plus we found a stunning hotel with a pool by the sea that was really reasonable.
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Bookmark this traditional ‘trulli’ family accommodation for your next Italian escape. We’re just back from 10 days in 22-26 degree heat in the October holidays at low season prices. Thoroughly recommend it.