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Discover the Wonders of the Christchurch Antarctic Centre
Table of Contents 1 Overview of Antarctic Exploration 2 Interactive Exhibits and Experiences 3 The Importance of Penguins in the Centre 4 Educational Programs and Workshops 5 Behind the Scenes: Research and Conservation 6 Visitor Information: Hours, Tickets, and...
Berlin’s Best Free Walking Tour
Table of Contents 1 Company: Walkative 2 Meeting Point 3 What You Will See and Visit – Tour Highlights 3.1 TV Tower 3.2 Red Town Hall and the Remains of the Old Berlin 3.3 Marx and Engels Park 3.4 Victims of War Memorial 3.5 People’s Palace 3.6 Museum Island and...
Exploring Dubrovnik as a Family: What We Loved (and Skipped)
Table of Contents 1 Memorable Things to Do in Dubrovnik 1.1 Wander the Streets of the Old Town 1.2 Walking Tours of Old Town Dubrovnik 1.3 Walk the Old Town Walls 1.4 Breathtaking Views from the Cable Car and Mount Srđ 1.5 Dubrovnik Cathedral 1.6 Spend a Day at the...
Mlini: Perfect for Families Looking to Escape the Crowds
Table of Contents 1 Things to do in Mlini 1.1 Relax and Unwind at the Beach 1.2 Srebreno Beach 1.3 Mlini Beach 2 Stroll Around Mlini Town 3 Places to Eat and Drink 4 Supermarkets 5 Accommodation 6 Local Transport Connections 6.1 Buses 6.2 Ferries 7 Final Thoughts...
Discover Makarska: A Paradise for Nature Lovers and Beach Seekers
Table of Contents 1 Geographic Location and Climate 1.1 Biokovo Mountains 1.2 Mediterranean Climate 2 History 2.1 Ancient Roots 3 Best Things to Do in Makarska 3.1 Relax on the Beaches 3.2 Biokovo Skywalk 3.3 Wander Around Makarska’s Old Town 3.4 Walk Along the...
Exploring Zadar’s Old City: A Fun-Filled Guide
Table of Contents 1 History Of Zadar 2 Things To See And Do In Zadar’s Old City 2.1 Walk The Streets Of Zadar’s Old City 2.2 Climb The City Walls 2.3 Sea Organ 2.4 St. Donatus Church 2.5 Cathedral Of St. Anastasia 2.6 The Greeting To The Sun 2.7 People’s Square...
Discover the Magic of Zlatni Rat Beach: Croatia’s Golden Horn
Table of Contents 1 Geography And Location 2 Zlatni Rat Beach 3 Getting From Bol To Zlatni Rat Beach 3.1 Walk The Promenade From Bol To Zlatni Rat Beach 3.2 Take The Tourist Train 3.3 Catch A Ferry 4 Things To Do 4.1 Watersports And Aquaparks 4.2 Swimming 4.3...
Bol, Croatia: Why You Must Visit
Table of Contents 1 Things to see and do 1.1 Visit Zlatni Rat Beach 1.2 Walk The Beach Promenade To Zlatni Rat Beach 1.3 Wander Around The Town 1.4 Visit Blaca Hermitage 1.5 Visit The Dominican Monastery In Bol 1.6 Eat In One Of The Coastline Cafes Or Restaurants...
Top 11 Unforgettable Things to Do in Split with Kids
Table of Contents 1 Geographic Location and Climate 1.1 Location 1.2 Mediterranean Climate 2 History 3 Your Top 11 Things To Do In Split With Kids 3.1 Diocletian’s Palace And Its Wonders 3.2 Klis Fortress And The Game Of Thrones 3.3 The Roman Ruins Of Salona 3.4...
Family Friendly Trogir: Beaches, History, and Hidden Gems
Table of Contents 1 Wander around the Old Town 2 Trogir’s Green Market 3 Climb the Bell Tower of the St. Lawrence Cathedral 4 Kamerlengo Castle 5 Try a Trogirski Rafioli 6 The Central Square 7 Stroll Along the Promenade 8 Visit Cipiko Palace 9 Trogir Beaches 9.1...
Exploring Okrug Gornji: Beaches, Food, and Fun
Table of Contents 1 Top Family Beaches in Okrug Gornji 1.1 Copacabana Beach 1.2 Labadusa Beach 1.3 Rozac Beach 2 Watersports and Activities 2.1 Snorkelling 2.2 Kayaking and Paddle boarding 2.3 Aqua Parks 3 Excursions and Day Trips From Okrug Gornji 3.1 Trogir 3.2...
London’s Natural History Museum with Kids: Your Ultimate Family Guide
Table of Contents 1 Getting to London’s Natural History Museum 2 Entry to London’s Natural History Museum 3 What You Will See in London’s Natural History Museum 4 Frequently Asked Questions About London’s Natural History Museum 4.1 What should you not miss at the...
Soaring Over London: The Thames Cable Car Experience
Table of Contents 1 How to Reach the IFS Cloud Thames Cable Car? 2 Cost to Ride the Cable Car? 3 Can You Use Your London Travel Card? 4 IFS Cloud Thames Cable Car Route 5 What You Can See on Your Journey? 6 Frequently Asked Questions About the IFS Cloud Thames...
Lords Cricket Ground Tour: A Fun-Filled Experience for All Ages
Table of Contents 1 Purchasing Tickets 2 Arriving at Lords 3 The MCC Museum 4 Meeting Our Tour Guide 5 Highlights of our Lords Cricket Ground Tour 6 The Pavilion and the Long Room 7 The Dressing Rooms and Honours Boards 8 The Famous Bathroom 9 Sitting in the Stands...
Mount Maunganui Surf Lessons Your Ultimate Guide for 2025/2026
Table of Contents 1 Hibiscus Surf School – Main Beach and Tay Street 2 Mount Surf Academy 3 Mount Surf School 4 South Pacific Surf 5 Average Joes Surf Coach 6 Hakanini Surf School 7 Final Thoughts Looking for something to do this summer for your kids or the whole...
Koka Lagoon Cruise: Rarotonga’s Best Glass Bottom Day Out
Table of Contents Your Koka Lagoon Cruise Experience: Snorkeling in the Marine Wonderland: Motu Koromiri: Lunch, Entertainment and Culture Visitor Information Duration and Schedule Booking Information Pricing Frequently Asked Questions Final Thoughts Koka Lagoon...
Ōmanawa Falls: A Stunning Day Out
Table of Contents Location Getting There Historical and Cultural Background Visitor Information Visiting Hours Safety Guidelines Trails/Tracks/Loops Frequently Asked Questions Final Thoughts Ōmanawa Falls – Te Rere o Ōmanawa is one of the most beautiful waterfalls...
11 Top Things To Do At Ohope Beach For Families
Table of Contents Otarawairere Bay Spend the day on Ohope Beach Surfing with the team from Salt Spray The Ohope Water Slide (closed) Visit Whakatane For The Day Tauwhare Pa Scenic Reserve Check out one of the Playgrounds Maraetotara Reserve Ohope Beach Mahy Reserve...
Papamoa Cafes: Our Top 5
Table of Contents Pearl Kitchen Henry and Ted Blended Eatery Gather Papamoa The Sandbank Final Thoughts Papamoa is a coastal suburb located in the Bay of Plenty region of New Zealand. It’s a popular holiday destination with beautiful beaches, great surf, and plenty...
The Best Rarotonga Restaurants And Cafes
Table of Contents Muri Night market Vili’s Burger Joint Charlie’s Cafe and Bar LBV Cafe Delicious Cafe Trader Jacks The Mooring Fish Cafe Final Thoughts We always enjoy visiting Rarotonga, perfect for family time and relaxing. One thing we love is trying to find...
13 Best Things To Do In Rarotonga For Families
Table of Contents Best things to do in Rarotonga Hang at Muri lagoon Koka Lagoon Cruise (glass bottom boat) Punanga Nui market Try Kitesurfing or Stand Up Paddleboarding Te Ara Museum Island Nights Mountain Trek Wigmore’s Waterfall Gallery Tavioni and Vananga Raro...
Best Berry Farms: Tauranga to Whakatane
Table of Contents Blue Corner Berry Farm Whakatane Julians Berry Farm and Café Somerfields Berryfruit Farm Bell Road Berries Black Stump Berries Final Thoughts What is a road trip without stopping for fresh fruit? We love heading down the coast (Tauranga to...
What to bring to Cuba: Your Ultimate Family Guide 2026
Table of Contents 1 Important Read First 2 Travel documents 3 Money (Cash) 4 Nappies/Wipes 5 First Aid Kit 6 Water Bottles 7 Baby Food, Formula and Snacks 8 Beach Bag 9 Footwear 10 Car-seat – though we wish we hadn’t 11 Universal Power Adaptor 12 Nappy Bag 13...
Karangahake Gorge Walks: A Guide for Families
Table of Contents 1 Brief History 2 The Victoria Battery 3 Karangahake Gorge Walks And Trails To Explore 4 Shorter Karangahake Gorge Walks 4.1 Rail Tunnel Loop (45min-1hr) 4.2 Windows Walk (30min- 1hr) 5 Longer Karangahake Gorge Walks 5.1 The Historic Walkway (4hrs...
Layover In San Francisco: Your Ultimate Guide for 2026
Table of Contents 1 Airport to Fisherman’s Wharf (Pier 39) 2 San Francisco Bay Cruise 3 Day Hop On Hop Off Tour ‘City Sightseeing’ 4 Golden Gate Park 5 Fishermans Wharf 6 Ride a Cable Car 7 San Francisco CityPASS 8 Final Thoughts 9 Frequently Asked Questions We...
The Best Things To Do In New Plymouth
Table of Contents Accommadation Top Things to do in New Plymouth Pukekura Park Brooklands Zoo Paritutu Rock climb Festival of Lights Puke Ariki Museum The Coastal Walkway Other Walkways To Check Out Check Out A Cafe Te Rewa Rewa Bridge Len Lye Centre and...
Best Beaches in the Coromandel for Families in 2026
Table of Contents Our Favourite Coromandel Beaches New Chums Beach – Wainuiototo Bay Cooks Beach Hot Water Beach Hahei Beach Cathedral Cove Matarangi Beach Whangamata Beach Pauanui Beach Otama and Opito Bay Fletcher Bay Final Thoughts The Coromandel Peninsula is...
The 11 Best Mount Maunganui Cafes – 2026
Table of Contents Best Mount Maunganui Cafes Cafe Eightyeight Tay St Beach Cafe The Beach Hut and Lital Cafe (formerly Deckchair) Mixture Eatery Little Guy Bagel And Brew French Soul Cafe Vitality Organics Gratitude Wholefood Eatery Sea People Ice Cream Eddies...
Whakapapa Ski Field (Your Ultimate Family Guide) 2026
Table of Contents 1 Mountain Access and Parking 2 Tickets 3 Rentals 4 Mountain Trails 5 Happy Valley 6 Prices 7 Food 8 Whakapapa Accommodation 9 Whakapapa Information Centre 10 What to bring 11 Frequently Asked Questions 12 Final Thoughts Nestled in the heart of...
Redwood Forest Tree Walk 2026
Table of Contents 1 The Tree Walk 2 Other tree walk options 3 Free Trail Walks 4 Frequently Asked Questions 5 Final Thoughts Now this is a must for the whole family when visiting Rotorua. The Redwood Forest tree walk offers spectacular views and a unique...
Things To Do In Orange County California
Table of Contents 5 Things Not To Miss 1. Medieval Times 2. Orange Country Fair 3. Discovery Cube 4. Knott’s Berry Farm 5. Laguna Beach Honourable mentions: Final Thoughts We often spend a bit of time in Orange County California, it helps when family live there....
Magical History of Koblenz
Table of Contents Things to do Ehrenbreitstein Fortress Koblenz Cable Car The St. Castor Basilica The Deutsches Eck Görresplatz Jesuiteplatz The Liebfrauenkirche Accommodation Final Thoughts Koblenz is one of the oldest and historic cities in Germany, located on...
Legoland In Gūnzburg, Perfect Family Day Out
Table of Contents 1 Legoland Gūnzburg Park Activities 2 Places to Eat 3 Ride Tips 4 Legoland Gūnzburg Accommodation 5 Final Thoughts 6 Travel Smarter, Pack Lighter 7 Travel Smarter, Pack Lighter During our recent trip to Germany, it was planned that we would head...
Coromandel, 4 places you must visit
We are a family of 4 living in New Zealand. I’m a teacher (great profession for traveling) and my wife Connie works in project management. We are also proud parents of two travel-loving boys. Search ________________________________Follow Us...
Cuba With Kids, 10 Reasons Why You Should
Table of Contents 1. Havana a unique city 2. Slower pace / Family time 3. Beautiful Beaches Northern Beaches Southern Beaches 4. The People 5. Vintage Car ride 6. Food 7. Live Music 8. Language 9. Safety 10. Accommodation Finally thoughts Travel Smarter, Pack...
10 Things To Do At Venice Beach
Table of Contents Our favourite 10 things to do 1. People Watching 2. Watching Street Performers 3. Shopping for Souvenirs 4. Go Mural Hunting 5. Muscle Beach 6. Skate Park 7. Childrens Playground 8. Bike Path and Rentals 9. Surfboard Rentals 10. Places to Eat...
Things to do in Santa Monica With Kids
Table of Contents Things to do on Santa Monica Pier Santa Monica Pier Pacific Park Pier Aquarium Santa Monica Pier Kids Scavenger Hunt Places to Eat on the Pier Car Parking Wander Around Santa Monica Santa Monica Beach Watch Street Performers Annenberg Beach House...
10 Things To Do In Cienfuegos, Cuba
Table of Contents Things to do and see in Cienfuegos 1. Punta Gorda 2. Palacio Ferrer 3. Parque José Martí 4. Sunset Muelle Real 5. Santa Isabel Street – Markets 6. Playa Rancho Luna 7. Paseo El Prado 8. Laguna de la Cura 9. Wander Around 10. El Nicho Waterfalls A...
McLaren Falls Park A Treasure For Families – 2026
Table of Contents 1 McLaren Falls Park 2 McLaren Falls Park Campsite 3 Marshall’s Animal Farm 4 Frequently Asked Questions 5 Final Thoughts Looking for the perfect outdoor adventure? Just a 10-minute drive from Tauranga in the stunning Bay of Plenty, McLaren Falls...
Trinidad Cuba, Experiencing This City
Table of Contents 1 Things To Do In Trinidad 1.1 Strolling the Historico Streets 1.2 Playa Ancon 1.3 Casa de la Musica (Evening) 1.4 Markets 1.5 Other Activities 2 Final Thoughts 3 Travel Smarter, Pack Lighter! As our bus rolled into Trinidad, we realised we made a...
72 Hours in Tokyo On A Family Budget
Table of Contents Transportation Eating Things To Do On A Budget Ueno Zoo Shibuya Crossing (FREE) Tokyo Metropolitan Government Building (Observation Tower, 45th floor – FREE) Tokyo Skytree Senso-Ji Temple (FREE) Yoyogi Park (FREE) Accommodation Final Thoughts A...
Rarotonga for Families: Your Complete Overview
Table of Contents 1 Accommodation 2 Our Top Tips 3 Things to do around Rarotonga 3.1 Muri lagoon 3.2 Koka Lagoon Cruise (glass bottom boat) 3.3 Punanga Nui market 3.4 Kitesurfing/SUP 3.5 Te Ara Museum 3.6 Island nights 3.7 Mountain Trek 3.8 Wigmore’s waterfall 3.9...
Playa Giron, A Spot Not To Be Missed
Table of Contents 1 Things To Do Around Playa Giron 1.1 Caleta Buena 1.2 Museo Giron 1.3 Punta Perdiz 2 Places to Stay/Eat 3 Getting There 4 Final Thoughts 5 Travel Smarter, Pack Lighter! This sleepy little town in Bahía de Cochinos (Bay of Pigs) was our first stop...
Havana Cuba, 6 Reasons Why We Fell In Love
Table of Contents 1 Our 6 Reasons 1.1 Its Charm 1.2 The People 1.3 Rum 1.4 The Food 1.5 Relaxing 1.6 Live Music 2 Finally Thoughts Havana, Cuba is one place I have dreamt of visiting, at times I thought I would ever make it. To be honest, it felt surreal walking...
The Top 11 Things To Do In Havana With Kids
Table of Contents The top things to do in Havana with kids 1. Forget the Hotel book a Casa Particular 2. Habana Bus Tours 3. Malecon 4. Museo de la Revolución 5. El Capitolio 6. Plaza de la Catedral 7. Grab a drink at Bodeguita del Medio and El Floridita 8. Paseo...
Things To Know Before You Travel To Cuba 2025
Table of Contents Our Story Important Read First Your ‘Before You Travel To Cuba‘ Top 14 Tips Bring what you need Cuba is not as cheap as you think Flights Transport from the Airport Changing Money (Cash) Customs Declaration Form Cuba now only has one currency Talk...
72 Hours In Cancun With Kids
Table of Contents 1 Our Story 2 Isla Mujeres – A Day Trip 3 Last Day In Cancun 4 Final Thoughts Our Story Initially, we weren’t meant to head to Cancun, on the Yucatán Peninsula in Mexico, with our kids. However, rumours online posts/research and even the local...
Tips For Travelling With Kids… Before You Go
Table of Contents Here are our top 10 tips for preparing our kids to travel 1. Earn pocket money to exchange at the bank 2. Buy a travel diary 3. Look at maps 4. Picking places of interest 5. Pre-order kids menu 6. View Inflight Entertainment 7. Luggage 8. Packing...
Dierhagen Camping, the perfect family spot
Table of Contents Great Accommodation: Dierhagen Camping and more Things to see and do Spend time on a beach Cycling Walk along the different Piers Swimming Drive up the Coast Great Places to Eat Final Thoughts Nestled upon the Baltic Sea is one of the most idyllic...
15+ Essential Tips for Flying with Kids (Without Losing Your Mind) In 2025
Table of Contents Top 15+ Tips to Make Flying with Kids Easier 1. Night flights are gold 2. Pack Extra Dummies (Pacifiers) 3. Don’t Laugh, Bring Clothes Pegs 4. Muslin Cloths Are Your Best Friend 5. Plan a Mini Stopover (Your Sanity Will Thank You) 6. Feeding...
American Sport 3 You Must See
Table of Contents Baseball Ice Hockey American Football (NFL) Finally Thoughts We are big fans of American sport and we even have our favourite teams that we follow, usually with plenty of heartache and disappointment. Sadly none have delivered a title in at least...
12 Top Tips for Disneyland And California Adventure Park
Table of Contents 1 Here are our 12 Tips for Disneyland and California Adventure Park 1.1 Buy yout tickets online 1.2 Arrive Early 1.3 Rent a pram 1.4 Download the Disneyland Mobile App (Apple or Android) is an absolute MUST 1.5 Use the Fastpass 1.6 User Rider...
Great Family Things to do in Mount Maunganui in 2026
Table of Contents Mount ‘Mauao’ Walks Base Walk Climbing To The Top Leisure Island (Moturiki) & the Blowhole Relax On The Beaches Visit Pilot Bay Check Out The Local Playgrounds Mount Drury Reserve Playground Te Ngaio Reserve Wells Avenue Reserve Moa Park...
The Best Things To Do In Papamoa
Table of Contents Papamoa Beach Activities Papamoa Beach Papamoa Trails Papamoa Hills Summerhills Kaiate Falls Summerhill Estate (Golf Course) Gordon Spratt Reserve Skate and Bike Park Papamoa Plaza and Fashion Island The Cave Places to Stay and Eat Frequently...
The Rotorua Luge: Awesome Fun in 2026
Table of Contents Rotorua Skyline Gondola Luge Tracks Night Luge Eating Other Rides Zoom Zipline Skyswing Mountain Biking Stargazer Prices Final Thoughts Frequency Asked Questions Is the luge open in the rain? How much is the luge in Rotorua? How long does it take...
Our Family Day Out At Disneyland Park
Table of Contents 1 Where To Start 2 Disneyland 3 Downtown Disney It’s written as ‘the happiest place on earth’ and yep for an amazing family day out Disneyland Park really is. Below is our story about how we spent the day managing our time between the two parks to...
The Best Fijian Hotel: Bedarra Beach Inn
Table of Contents 1 Why We Love This Hotel 1.1 The Hotel 1.2 Location 1.3 The Food 1.4 Happy Hour 1.5 Hotel Rooms 1.6 Relaxing 1.7 Sunsets 1.8 Entertainment 1.9 Hotel Spa 1.10 Tours 2 Final Thoughts Sometimes it can be a challenge to find that perfect family...
Mana Island One Beautiful Spot
On our last trip to Fiji, we had planned to visit one Fijian island resort on a day trip. We couldn’t really afford a couple of nights on one of the smaller islands as we were on a budget. Below is how we spend our day on one of the most beautiful islands in Fiji...
