"Oh look! Isn't that a gorgeous sunset?!", said Paula, mistaking the glowing globe of a garden lamp for the setting sun. We were slightly delirious from our flight and taking Google's extra scenic route from Pisa airport (which took us almost 4 hours instead of 2 hours on the motorway); but we had finally arrived at our Tuscan villa! And what a villa it was! Our host, … [Read more...] about Long weekend in a Tuscan Villa… is it worth the trip?
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Gårdsjö älgpark, a daytrip to a Swedish Moose Park [video]
Did you know that the moose crossing traffic sign is the most collected item by tourists visiting Sweden? Each year so many go missing. (* Guess how many further down.) Judging from this may be fair to assume that getting up close to moose is high on many people's wishlist during a visit to Sweden? It was for us! We discovered Gårdsjö Moose park in Heby was a mere hour … [Read more...] about Gårdsjö älgpark, a daytrip to a Swedish Moose Park [video]
Slow travel- Exploring Eriksdalbadet, Stockholm
These were the sheds for the allotments! A stroll in Eriksdalbadet, Stockholm was perfect for relaxing after a hectic week. A post shared by ✈ Monika Travel & Kids ? (@mumonthebrink) on May 15, 2017 at 11:51am PDT The kids had a waterpolo tournament at Eriksdalbadet, the biggest swim complex in Stockholm. It was a beautifully sunny day, the likes … [Read more...] about Slow travel- Exploring Eriksdalbadet, Stockholm
9 tips for Eating Out with Kids
Eating out is such a treat: no cooking, no dishes, lots of choice. Eating out with kids is a lovely family bonding opportunity, giving a chance to be able to just enjoy each other's company...I'm not talking fast food restaurant, though that does still have a treat element for most of us. Going to a nice restaurant with the kids, however, can be stressful. No one wants … [Read more...] about 9 tips for Eating Out with Kids
Is a Hostel for a 40 plus, Lone Female?
I return to the hostel, to my dorm room shared with 5 others, after walking about 10K, exhausted! The large neon lights are on, flooding the airy room with plenty of light and the room is deserted. "Hmmm", I grumble to myself about my roommates not locking the door when they leave. I'm so looking forward to going to bed, a bed I'm grateful to have nabbed that morning, a … [Read more...] about Is a Hostel for a 40 plus, Lone Female?
