Interesting Facts about Rome

Rome is the capital city of Italy and one of the most visited destinations in Italy and 16th most visited country in the world. Having been around for centuries, almost everyone knows that all roads lead to Rome, but not all know all the interesting facts about Rome. And there is a lot, hiding or […]

Obelisks in Rome

We spent a wonderful holiday in Rome with kids, strolling through piazzas, loving the townscape in all its richness, and eating gelati while being mesmerized by those beautiful fountains. One thing that struck us though, was the number and variety of Rome’s Obelisks. – So of course I had to do some finding out and […]

Things to do in Johor Bahru

For many years, at least since Singapore became a global megacity, Johor Bahru has been used as a getaway for people looking for an escape from the hustle and bustle of Singapore. That is made easy by the fact that the two cities are just less than an hour’s drive between them. Read how to get from […]

Rome With Kids – the ultimate guide to exploring Rome

After exploring Venice with kids, Choggia and Apulia we returned to Italy this summer and explore Rome with kids. Overview of Rome The city of Rome is the historic capital of Italy and of Roma Provincia in Italy’s Lazio region. It is also known as “Caput Mundi” – the capital of the world. It is located in […]

Things to do in Zanzibar

Zanzibar is an idyllic spot with the perfect environment for pure relaxation with its silver powdered sands, crystal clear waters, and towering palm trees. But it’s not just a one-dimensional postcard kind of a place. Zanzibar also features exceptional cultural and adventure experiences to satisfy both the heart and soul. So sit and read about the […]

Day trips from Krakow

Krakow is the old capital of Poland and one of Europe’s most beautiful towns. you can see our article about Krakow with kids, but if you are staying in Krakow and have some time to spend in the area, there are lots of surrounding attractions and sights which make for great day trips from Krakow. […]

Things to do with kids in Birmingham

Located in the West Midlands and some 126 miles from the capital, Birmingham is the largest city in the UK outside of London. It is quite easy to travel from London to this West Midlands city, thanks to the several trains that usually depart from London Marylebone and London Euston every ten minutes. The journey […]

Things to do in Shrewsbury

Shrewsbury is a little historic English market town set in the beautiful countryside between Birmingham and mid-Wales. It is just 9 miles (14 km) from the Welsh border and about halfway along a north-south line running from the Wirral peninsula to the Bristol Channel. It is the County Town of Shropshire. It’s as well Nick’s […]

Johor Bahru to Singapore

Malaysian Johor Bahru is a town located on the border with Singapore. Singapore city is only 23 miles away. We stopped in Johor Bahru on our way from Kuala Lumpur, spent a few days, and after that, we went exploring Singapore with kids. Even though the crossing border was easy, it wasn’t as straight forward […]

Budapest with kids

We spent a week in Budapest this summer, and never tired of exploring the capital of Hungary, and home to a third of its population.  We were enchanted by the rich and diverse grandeur of the city which was once joint-metropolis of the Austro-Hungarian Empire.  Our family time in Budapest with kids was a big […]