Going beyond the known

We paired our stay in Platja de Gandia with a one-day trip to Oceanogràfic, an oceanarium located within the stunning Gardens of Turia in the heart of Valencia. More details on how we traveled there can be found in the practical section at the end of this post. If you’re...

If you’re looking to combine relaxation on the beach with some city exploration, a stay in Platja de Gandia paired with a trip to Valencia is a perfect choice. It’s just a quick 1-hour and 15-minute train ride from Valencia’s city center to reach the charming seaside town of Platja...

In the Netherlands, April is the best month to view Holland’s beautiful tulips. We packed a trip to Keukenhof, cycling through tulip fields, and King’s Day celebrations into a single long weekend. Read on to discover what we learned about these iconic flowers! Tulips originated north of the Himalayas, in...

The small park with archaeological remains next to the Marseille History Museum is the place where the story of Marseille began. It was here, in this very spot, that the first Greek settlers from Phocaea breathed life into the city around 600 BC, laying down the roots of what would...

May holds a special place in my heart, not only because it marks my birthday but also because it offers plenty of long weekends, making it the perfect time for local trips. This year, we set our sights on the tranquil countryside surrounding Breda, a charming city in the Netherlands....

We had to change our way of travelling and adjust to the needs of our little one. People always say that you can keep travelling even after you became a parent. Yes, it’s true, you can … but it will not be the same! Our holidays now are less intense,...

Malaga, and Benalmadena specifically, are nice places as a home-base for doing small trips in this part of Andalusia. We had three days, and we decided to spend each of the afternoons exploring another destination. You can easily do everything in half the time, but we didn’t want to rush...