Our recent family escapade led us to the enchanting winter wonderland. We spent our weekend at the hotel Adapura Wagrain. Nestled next to the ski slope in the heart of the majestic Snow Space Salzburg, this gem of a hotel proved to be the perfect haven for our family adventure. Ski-In, Ski-Out Bliss at Adapura Wagrain Adapura Wagrain boasts a prime location, right next to the ski slope of Snow Space Salzburg. Imagine our daughter’s sheer joy when she was able to ski from the powdery slopes almost right to the hotel. Even though I don’t ski, I too was impressed with the vast ski resort and the ..read more

Austria is famous for its many terrific ski runs. But what if you’re not a fan of skiing yet you’d still like to do a fun Winter activity? Don’t be dismayed. We have a solution that lets you enjoy the nature as you hike up, and then rush down the mountain screaming for joy. Here’s why sled run Kleinarler Hutter offers the best sledding in Austria.    I don’t do Winter. Not a fan. I wouldn’t mind if I could sleep through it. And I have terrible memories of the few times I tried skiing. One time I fell into a hole and couldn’t get out of it. It’s something that still haunts me. But ou ..read more

We have spent an incredible weekend of unwinding in the Naturhotel Edelweiss, located in a picturesque town of Wagrain in Austria, 1200 m above the sea level. This family owned hotel treated us with cosy rooms, delicious local food, incredible views of the surrounding mountains, and lots of fun in Europe’s first Green Spa, which is heated with geothermal energy. Here are a few more reasons to visit it, too. January started with a plethora of new projects for all of us. Kids have plenty of studying, we have lots of work. But somewhere along the way I realised we were in a desperate ..read more

New food and kids? Could be a recipe for disaster. But not in Sicily. There the whole family will be eager to taste new flavors. Here’s the best food to try in Sicily with kids or without. Food, travel and kids Our kids are relatively picky. They will try some new food, as long as it looks like something they are familiar to. But what they absolutely never have problems with is Italian food. They could live on pasta and pizza. That’s why Sicily was such a big hit. It has much in common with Italian food, but then its culinary history as well as the history of the whole island is rich and diver ..read more

Planning to visit Amsterdam with kids in one day? It can be done, you just have to be extra selective and promise the whole family, you’ll come again. Here’s what the kids will most want to see, do and eat in one day in the Dutch capital.  Since the two of us have already been to Amsterdam, we planned the visit according to what we thought the kids might enjoy the most and here it goes.  The top 5 sights to visit in Amsterdam with kids in one day Vincent Van Gogh Museum It might not scream kids and ours didn’t chose it. I did. It was an opportunity to see some of the greatest works o ..read more

To experience something completely unique enter the Monkey Mountain in Austria park where over 180 Japanese macaques wonder around freely. This unforgettable visit will be a great chance for kids and adults to learn more about these animals in a fun way. Here’s what you need to know before visiting Abbenteur Affenberg. Nothing comes close to observing an animal in its natural habitat. But we all know that’s not always possible. Abbenteur Affenberg park came up with the next best thing. They offer a chance to observe the Japanese macaques as they roam freely in a wide enclosure the size of 4 h ..read more

This is the castle that features as Hogwarts in the first two Harry Potter films. Our daughters needed no additional encouragement to visit Alnwick Castle. Yet there is so much more to it. It’s also one of Britain’s most iconic castles, with origins dating back to the Norman period and it’s steeped in history. Here’s all you need to know about visiting Alnwick Castle with kids (or without). Over the Summer our daughters binge watched all of the Harry Potter films and they couldn’t stop talking about it. The oldest told me that the castle where Hogwarts was filmed actually existed. I wanted to ..read more

Have you tried Slovenian wines yet? You are in for a treat because while small in size Slovenia has lots of vineyards and a long tradition of wine production. I share with you my favorite Slovenian wines that I had the chance to taste at the recent Slovenian Wine Festival in Ljubljana. Slovenian Wine Festival After a two year break due to the epidemic Slovenian wine festival finally took place and showcased more than 100 winemakers, who offered the visitors a chance to try over 500 wine samples. I couldn’t possibly try that many. That is why I came prepared and knew exactly which wines I wante ..read more

River Ljubljanica enhances the beauty of Slovenia’s capital. But it’s more than just a charming backdrop. So hop on a boat, or better yet explore the river itself at your own leisure. Here’s how to rent a kayak in Ljubljana, or a canoe. Rent a kayak in LjubljanaFun facts about river Ljubljanica The source of the river is near the town of Vrhnika. It’s 41 km long. It is often referred to as the river with seven names because it’s actually the continuation of several karst rivers. It was an important route all throughout history, dating back to the Roman times, so it’s still a very interesting ..read more

For stunning views of Ljubljana and beyond visit Planina nad Vrhniko, only a short ride away from the Slovenian capital. It’s an easy hike with a cottage at the top offering refreshments and a playground to keep everyone entertained. The view from the topPlanina nad Vrhniko Even though the starting point of this hike is only half an hour away from our home in Ljubljana, I have never visited it because Ljubljana is surrounded with great opportunities for easy hikes. Well, not just Ljubljana, Slovenia offers plenty of options for hiking. But not many in my opinion offer such stunning views of L ..read more