Communist attractions (for children) in Sofia
Let’s start by saying Sofia has a very interesting and long history. The capital of Bulgaria (and my sweet hometown) is inhabited since 7000 BC! In this post I present 4 cool attractions for all age groups that focus on Sofia and Bulgaria’s communist past. These are...
read more5 things to bring on a long road trip with kids
We travel a lot by car and with kids! We usually take a two-day trip between Sofia and Sibenik twice a year (8 hours a day in the car for two days). We also often visit Italy and other European countries. At this point I start preparing automatically a week or so...
read moreVenice (not) for toddlers and little kids
Let me start with saying that Venice is a beautiful city that I like a lot. Venice is also the first city to blow my mind when I was a child visiting with my mom. Still, I believe Venice is more appropriate for traveling couples, romantic getaways and adults in...
read moreThree indoor places in Sofia your kids will love
After my highly successful post on Three places in Sofia your kids will love from a couple of years ago, I prepared another three places that your children will enjoy in the capital of Bulgaria. We spent about three months in Sofia in 2022 and took advantage of the...
read moreThree places in Zadar that your kids will love (open all year long)
Zadar is a top city in the region of Dalmatia, Croatia. Here are three fun places to visit that both you and your kids will enjoy a lot. These are suitable for children of any age, too – toddlers, preschoolers, or teenagers will be entertained alike. These are also...
read moreCroatia for children in 2021: Nature and national parks (Part 4)
Welcome to the fourth part of Croatia for children in 2021 series! This one is dedicated to nature and national parks in Croatia and how suitable for kids are they. Visiting nature parks and nature is general is one of the safest ways to travel since Covid-19...
read moreCroatia for children in 2021: Zagreb (Part 3)
Welcome to the third part of Croatia for children in 2021 series! *updated in April 2021 This one is dedicated to the capital Zagreb. Zagreb may not have the sunny beaches of Dalmatia (Part 1) or Istria (Part 2) at the seaside, but it has no competition when it...
read moreCroatia for children in 2021: Istria (Part 2)
Welcome to the second part of Croatia for children in 2021 series! *updated in April 2021 This one is dedicated to Istria, one of the best regions to visit with children in Croatia. Istria may be the smallest region in the country but it is quite popular with...
read moreCroatia for children in 2021: Dalmatia (Part 1)
Welcome to the first part of Croatia for children in 2021 series! *updated in April 2021 COVID-19 update: the attractions in Dalmatia mentioned in this post are now open and will likely remain open in summer 2021. Same applies to the events in the...
read moreVisiting Valley of the Temples in Agrigento with children
Traveling with children can be tricky. Every parent finds out (sooner, not later) that the fun travel experience with kids depends on so many factors! Starting from your child’s current mood, and going through his or her personal preferences – a simple one-day trip...
read more3 (unexpected) places in Sibenik your kids will love
Sibenik (Šibenik) in Croatia is getting more and more popular with both couples and families with children. The beaches are awesome, the old town is always exciting, and getting on a boat trip here guarantees fun. However, as a person who knows Sibenik better than my...
read moreVisiting Corfu with children
Corfu is a beautiful Greek island at the northwest coast in the Ionian Sea. A top destination at this part of the world, the island is suitable for all kinds of travelers, including children. When we talk about Corfu, we need to separate the island (simply Corfu) and...
read moreThe perks of traveling with grandparents
Let’s be honest. When having a kid, grandparents can help a lot! It is good for them to know their grandchildren. Also, it is good for the children to communicate and have more family and people in their lives. And finally, it is awesome for the parents to have help...
read moreVisiting Novi Sad with children (and a grandma)
It was time to put a twist in my Visiting with children blog series, wasn’t it? So I put a grandma in the mix 🙂 I am lucky to have two wonderful grandmas and a grandpa who always recites children’s poetry! They love to be around Anna and help a lot to her parents! We...
read moreThree places in Sofia that your kids will love
*updated Oct 25, 2019 If traveling with kids to Sofia in Bulgaria, you’ll need some guidance on where to take them for some family fun. The capital of Bulgaria is actually not that entertaining for children. I put down a separate blog post about visiting Sofia with...
read moreVisiting Sofia with children
In February 2019 two Croatian couples with kids came to visit my family in Sofia, Bulgaria. I had the rare opportunity to view my home town with new eyes! The eyes of a tourist! It was about time I write a blog post about Sofia, right? You’ll find the info below very...
read moreVisiting Prague with children
Prague has so much to offer! I’ve been in the capital of the Czech Republic two times. The first time, with my then future husband, and the second, with him and our baby girl, when she was one (November 2018). Still, we haven’t seen so many things! The fact is Prague...
read moreVisiting Hallstatt with children
Hallstatt is a beautiful village in Austria, almost surreal! This small paradise on earth is very popular with tourists around the world. There is a good reason why – just see some gallery with Hallstatt images and you’ll want to visit right away! My family and I...
read moreVisiting Salzburg with children
Don’t hesitate to bring your kids along if going to Salzburg in Austria as the city is very child-friendly and safe. My husband and I visited Salzburg for three days with our one-year old daughter at the time and we had almost no difficulties sightseeing pushing a...
read moreEasy entertaining activities for 6-12 months old babies
A question comes in every parent’s life and that is… How to entertain my baby? As a new mom I was always thinking what activities to do with my baby. I was worried if the baby was entertained or bored and how to make things more exciting and interesting for the baby…...
read moreVisiting Florence with children
Is Florence a good destination to visit with children? Florence is a very popular city with a lot to offer. As many touristic locations, Florence is a bit difficult to visit with a baby or small children. However, Florence can be a perfect place for family fun if you...
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