Amsterdam is a city of canals and why not experience those canals by staying on a houseboat? This is a fantastic choice of accommodation in Amsterdam and is surprisingly reasonably priced. We found accommodation in Amsterdam quite expensive, but renting a whole houseboat in Amsterdam was very similarly priced to family hotels in Amsterdam. Why Stay in an Amsterdam Houseboat? …
The Best Things to do in London with Kids
A family wedding brought us to England and the Midlands, but we knew we needed to use the opportunity to take the kids to London. For us budget travelers, London was a scary idea and while the costs were much more than we would usually spend in a developing country, we were able to stick to a reasonable budget. London …
Afternoon Tea at St. Ermin’s in London with Kids
Is there anything more English than tea sandwiches and fancy tea pots? One of our favourite things we did in London as a family was afternoon tea at St. Ermin’s Hotel. It was a great break from sightseeing and was surprisingly family-friendly. There are lots of wonderful hotels offering afternoon tea in London and after doing my research, I knew …
Experiencing Rome with Kids: Tapsy Tour Review
When you visit a city like Rome with so much incredible history, you want your kids to be able to appreciate and understand what they are seeing. Many tours claim to be kid-friendly, but our tour with Tapsy Tours was the most engaging and interesting kid tour we have ever done. Aimed at kids 6-12 years old, their half-day tours …
Mythology Tour of the Acropolis with Greeking.Me
We came to Greece because our 10-year-old daughter had become obsessed with Greek mythology through reading the Percy Jackson series of books. If your kids haven’t read this series, go out and get them now! These books completely capture kids’ interest and passion. Leading up to the trip, I was impressed with Ella’s immense knowledge of the Greek Gods and …
Tasting Our Way Through Athens: Athens Food on Foot Review
After our first awesome food tour experience in Penang, Malaysia, we were excited to taste and learn our way through Athens with Athens Food on Foot. Food is one of the things we love the most about travelling and a good food tour not only allows you to taste the local foods, but the culture and history of the city …