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Best Rural Places to visit in Italy with Kids Lake Como

Some of the Best Rural Places to Visit in Italy with Kids in the Summer

Italy is one of our all-time favourite countries for summertime family travel. Apart from kid-pleasing cuisine – pasta with butter & Parmigiano-Reggiano, rainbow-hued gelato, and irresistible Italian pastries – the country’s geography is spectacular. We’ve spent the past decade exploring rural Italy from the Maremma in Southern Tuscany to the Dolomites in the country’s northeast. …

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Ocean kayaking family friendly Nimmo Bay Resort

Experience the Magic at Family-Friendly Nimmo Bay Resort

Getting to the family-friendly Nimmo Bay Resort is the beginning of an extraordinary adventure for many guests. With no roads leading to Nimmo Bay, visitors choose a scenic floatplane, helicopter, or private water transfer to reach this luxury waterfront retreat located in British Columbia’s Great Bear Rainforest. Regardless of your mode of transportation, be prepared …

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pebbles, tree stump and the ocean at Sandcut Beach

Sandcut Beach – A Local Treasure

Sandcut Beach – A Local Treasure Raindrops fell on the ancient Douglas fir, cedar, and spruce trees around us, but we weren’t getting wet. One of the wonderful things about walking through a rainforest is that it doesn’t matter if it is raining. The forest canopy, nature’s massive umbrella, provides adequate shelter. This comes in …

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Lake Constance summer vacation in Europe

Planning a Summer Vacation in Europe? (This Place is Fabulous)

If you are planning a summer vacation in Europe that includes culture, architecture, gourmet food, outdoor activities, and boutique hotels, how about a week or longer in Vorarlberg? Abundant in natural beauty, culture, and fun activities – Austria’s westernmost state is an excellent summer destination. Vorarlberg, Austria Location Bordering Germany, Switzerland, and Liechtenstein, Austria’s Vorarlberg state is easily accessible …

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Voidomatis River Family Adventure in Zagori Greece

Travel ‘Behind the Mountains’ – Family Adventure in Zagori, Greece

Written by Natalie Holmes  Greece gets a lot of attention for its coastline and islands—and rightly so. But there’s another, unknown side to the country that’s equally beautiful, unique, and captivating. Zagori, located in the northwest mainland region of Epirus, is not far from the North Macedonia border. The name Zagori comes from the Slavic …

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Frööd Restaurant Brandnertal Austria

Elevate Your Alpine Experience with Breakfast at Frööd Restaurant

While the boys devoured Nutella crepes and hot chocolate prepared with milk from local dairy farmers, my husband and I sipped Prosecco and worked through the substantial Delightful Breakfast for Two. Temporary distractions from the 2,000+ m mountain peaks surrounding our breakfast table at Frööd Restaurant in Austria’s Vorarlberg province. Located at 1680 m, the views and …

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Helpful tips for hiking in Europe

Don’t Straddle an Electric Fence (and Other Helpful Tips for Hiking in Europe)

Summer in the Alps means countless hiking trails, cows grazing in flower-filled pastures, and welcoming alpine huts. We just returned from a month in Europe, stopping in mountain villages in Switzerland, Italy, and Austria. We hiked or biked every day and discovered a few things along the way. Beyond the obvious, like wear sunscreen and carry …

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Family hiking in Lech Austria Lake Spullersee

Family hiking in Lech Zürs am Arlberg, Austria

An excellent (and exclusive) ski destination, Lech Zürs am Arlberg in Austria’s westernmost province of Vorarlberg is also world-class during the summer season. Sparkling mountain lakes, glacier-fueled streams, and lush alpine meadows draw tourists from all over the world.  And the family hiking in Lech is excellent with family-run hotels, accessible trails, and traditional mountain huts …

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