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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?…

Paris is up there with the most well known Cities in the World. And it truly deserves more than just a day….but as is often the case time can be short so what can, and what should, you do during a day in Paris with Kids? Paris is the Capital of France and sits in…

Thank you for coming to read our blog on Belgium Christmas Markets with a Baby. This post has been updated in 2021 to include details regarding the Covid-19 Pandemic. As always Covid-19 regulations can change so check with the relevant government websites to ensure up to date advice is followed. How we got to Belgium…

Thank you for coming to read our blog on Christmas Markets in Hamburg, Germany. This post has been updated for 2021. Please bear in mind that Covid-19 restrictions can change at any time so always check with the relevant Government websites to ensure you are up to date before you plan to travel. Hamburg has…