Deviating away from Scottish travels to showcase some of our Italian finds. This is our second year exploring Puglia in the low season of October, and Gallipoli was our first stop of 2023 where we discovered unexpected underground olive oil presses and festive nativities.
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.
Things to do in Granada with kids – Discover how a sassy Spanish city break is possible with little ones. Granada Cathedral – Things to…
Is Seville worth Visiting? – Seville is a city that captured my heart. From coming across flamenco in the streets and eating tapas, to discovering castles…
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.
Escape the winter chill with a blast of sunshine from Puglia’s capital, Bari.
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.
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 wouldn’t…
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.
Many people are dipping to Ireland this year as a foreign holiday that feels close and achievable. If you’re contemplating spending time in Dublin, then this wild and wonderful walk is one of the main days out from the city centre. It’s quite dramatic so it helps to see what it’s actually like if you’ll have wee ones with you.
Corsica with Kids – This French island provided a much needed multi-generational escape for our family. It’s the kind of place where you don’t seek a…