With the enthusiasms of a five year old I jumped at the chance to go to a concert with hubby. But once we got there, early, had to stand for hours and brave the crowds of millennials, while wondering about their parents’ parenting methods, I’ve wondered, sincerely: ‘Am I too old or too tired for…
As Good As it Gets: Camping Sobec with Kids
I have never camped at Camping Sobec, since it’s minutes away from where I grew up and it would be awkward to explain to Mum. But just visiting it was enough to ruin me for all other camps. Šobec has it all: from the terrific location, lots of space beneath the tall spruce trees, hiking…
Breathtaking Views of Normandy That Will Have You Daydreaming
I write so much about the beauties of Scotland, you’d think their tourist organization was blackmailing me with something. I think Scotland is stunning, but I am not blind to other great places around the world. And the region that impressed me as much as the Highlands did, was Normandy. Too bad they speak French…
Here Comes the Bribe: Tips for Traveling to a Wedding with Kids
If you have family and friends, then you will definitely get invited to a wedding. Probably a wedding you will have to travel to. We just came back home from one and have realized that traveling to a wedding with kids is unlike any kind of travel we have done so far. But we pulled…
Best Playgrounds in Ljubljana
While Ljubljana is very family friendly and there are plenty of things kids can do here – from museums to the zoo and galleries, kids’ favorite are playgrounds. And the capital of Slovenia has plenty of them. So, I asked my kids to help me pick a few of the best playgrounds in Ljubljana. Make…
7 Life Lessons Scotland Will Teach You
After three trips, I have learned 7 important life lessons Scotland teaches. I only have to put them in practice at home, as well. I cringe at myself for complaining about the rain, when in Scotland I find it part of its charm and have stopped obsessing about it. I could drink tea as if…
Escape to Rovinj with Kids
Escape. That’s the first word that pops to mind when I hear the name Rovinj. This seaside town in the Croatian region of Istria has always been an escape for us. Escape from the Winter fog and cold of our city, escape from the everyday routine, escape from worries… A few hours drive and the world…
No Photos, Please
I remember squinting my eyes because of the sun. My brother nervously fidgeting. My Dad saying: ‘Just a second, it has to be perfect.’ That’s how we took photos, 20 something years ago. When my Dad had to buy the film for the camera, every photo was special. Today, we can snap a photo of…
Place Kids Don’t Want to Leave: Family Hotel Amarin
‘I wish I could live here,’ my daughter said half an hour after our arrival to the Family Hotel Amarin. I nod. This place has it all to keep the whole family happy no matter the weather. From swimming pools, beaches, to delicious food and playrooms, saunas and a park. I understand my daughter. I wish…
I don’t Want to Survive Travel with Kids. I Want to Have Fun with Them.
‘The secret to surviving a long car journey with children.’ ‘Travel With Kids on Long Flights, And Survive.’ ’10 Tips to Survive Holiday Travel With Kids.’ These three headlines and there are many more out there, all contain one word that really bothers me. Survive. Why and when have we started thinking about how to survive travel…
