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Like him or not, Pinocchio is an iconic character that you’ll see dangling from market stalls throughout Italy and particularly in the region of Tuscany where the story was written. This is also where you will find a Pinocchio Park – Parco di Pinocchio, in Collodi. This picturesque town is…
Read moreIf you are planning a visit to Puy du Fou in France I’d recommend spending at least two days in the Grand Parc. This means an overnight stay or more. Luckily there’s lots of accommodation options in the park and close by. Here’s my tips on visiting Puy du Fou…
Read moreHoliday happiness for our six and four-year-old daughters involves a swimming pool, ice cream and plenty of fun activities. So it’s no surprise that the girls decided our week at Norcenni Girasole Club holiday village in Chianti was their favourite part of our summer. *Advertisement feature* We were invited to…
Read moreThis summer we revisited an Italian city we first ventured to when the girls were toddlers. We have lots of memories from that trip to Florence with toddlers, but it was great to be able to share the city with them again a few years on. Plus we had the…
Read moreTuscany in Italy is a region I could return to again and again. It has the perfect mix of iconic cities, landscapes dotted with hill top villages and cultural experiences. Of course, these don’t always spark delight in young kids, so it’s important to also have a fun base for…
Read moreIf you are planning a trip to Greece with kids then this guide has been designed to help you prepare for your adventure. It covers what to do before your trip, what to pack, and planning how to get around Greece. *This post may contain affiliate and commercial links* Family…
Read moreThere are so many incredible places to visit in Greece with kids. Whether you want to build sandcastles on some of the Ionian Sea’s most stunning beaches, discover ancient sights where European civilisation was born, wander the streets of picture perfect harbour villages, or go snorkelling in azure seas; Greece…
Read moreAfter experiencing our first family trip to Crete last year we feel like we have unfinished business with Greek Island holidays. And with 227 inhabited (and 6,000 uninhabited) islands to explore, I doubt we’d ever be done! This got me thinking about the many ways there must be to explore…
Read more‘How was your trip to France?’. It’s a question I have been asked several times by family and friends since returning from Puy du Fou – France’s second largest attraction. This is usually followed by: ‘It looked great.’ That, it certainly was. But it was SO MUCH MORE. If I…
Read moreOur girls have been lucky to visit a lot of European cities during our travels, including what we think are some of the best city breaks for families. Italy’s cities have amazing symbology for kids to spot to keep them interested during sightseeing and Spain could not be more family-friendly…
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