Hiking to Folgefonna glacier in Norway and Miage glacier in Italy with kids was never going to be easy. But after one failed mission, we finally touched a glacier.
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Cycling with kids in the Ahrtal, Germany
Germany is a wonderful destination for getting outside and active with the whole family. Camping, hiking, cycling and, er, extreme ballet… what’s not to like about a short break in the Ahrtal?
Lohr am Main – The Snow White town
Did you know that Snow White actually existed? We ventured deep into the heart of Germany to explore the real-life town which inspired the fairest fairy tale of them all.
Luxembourg’s “Kalktuffquelle” in winter
In periods of extremely cold weather, something beautiful happens in Luxembourg…
Family camping in Norway
Finding an excellent family-friendly campsite in Norway isn’t easy… but we discovered a real gem.
Arran for families
Exploring the Isle of Arran (Scotland) through short family-friendly coastal hikes. Is this the perfect destination for an active family holiday?
One giant masterpiece – hiking from the Giant’s Causeway to Dunseverick Castle
Not many tourists know this, but access to the Giant’s Causeway is absolutely free of charge. Here’s how we skipped the crowds and enjoyed the very best of Northern Ireland’s natural masterpiece… for the price of a bus ticket.
The rock labyrinths of Berdorf
The unusual geology of the “Mullerthal” region of Luxembourg has created a fantasy wonderland of rock labyrinths, perfect for little explorers with big imaginations.
The Celtic Fort of Otzenhausen
A hilltop fortress in Germany has several different names, a mind-boggling number of stones… and has been around for almost 2,500 years.