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Camp Nou (which translates as ‘The New Stadium’) is the largest stadium in Europe, with an impressive 98,000 seating capacity. It really is a spectacular stadium and one that any football enthusiast will want to visit at least once. Watching football at FC Barcelona’s Camp Nou (often referred to as Nou Camp) is on every…

We visited Disneyland Paris in October 2021 and stayed at an Airbnb in Val D’Europe. This was about a 17 minute walk to the park and it was an ideal place to base ourselves. Click here for more details. It was my third trip to Disneyland Paris but our first visit with the children who…

When we first decided to do a DIY trip to Finnish Lapland we were overwhelmed with trying to figure out what clothing to take. It can be extremely cold weather (you are in the arctic circle after all!) so it’s a good idea to be prepared for the weather conditions. I really think that if…

We recently went on a 4-night 5 day trip to Rovaniemi in Lapland, northern Finland. We, like many others, were aware that this sort of trip to Lapland (especially at Christmas) has a reputation for costing an awful lot of money. So how much did our DIY Lapland trip cost us in high season? And…

Lapland makes up about a third of Finland’s total area, and it’s a region, not a country. It covers northern Sweden, Finland, Norway and part of Russia’s Kola Peninsula. To put it into perspective, Lapland is as big as Belgium, the Netherlands and Switzerland all put together. We visited Finnish Lapland for 5 days just…

Kefalonia is the largest of the Ionian Islands in western Greece and the 6th largest island in Greece. It is known to have some of the best beaches in the greek islands and is a perfect place for a holiday. Read on for The Ultimate Travel Guide to Kefalonia, Greece. When to visit Kefalonia Kefalonia has hot…

Thank you for coming to read our blog on 5 of the best beaches on the Costa Brava. The Costa Brava stretches from the town of Blanes (37 miles north of Barcelona) up to the French Border. It has long been a popular holiday destination due to its warm climate, beautiful beaches and easy accessibility.…

We have always enjoyed staying in Airbnbs when we’re abroad. They are often similar in price to a hotel, yet you get more room, private space to relax and very often, your own private pool. Not to mention, your own kitchen space to cook if you so wish, multiple bedrooms for each member of the…

What is it? Melissani Cave is a stunning must see natural wonder on the greek island of Kefalonia. Located near the town of Sami, it is fairly nondescript from above. But after buying your tickets at ground level, you walk down a gentle slope towards the crystal clear blue water and wow. Heaven opens up…

Welcome to our blog post on Rowing Boats at Retiro Park, Madrid. We have long wanted to go on this boating lake but on previous visits haven’t got around to it. So what do you need to know about hiring a rowing boat at the gorgeous Retiro Park in Madrid? Where are the Rowing Boats?…