Is Chicago CityPASS Worth It? The Maths for a Family
We bought the C3 pass for our family of four and used it for Skydeck, the Shoreline architecture river cruise and 360 Chicago. It felt like the sensible choice at the time. Then I did…
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Chicago With Kids: Our Complete Family Guide
Chicago With Kids: Everything We Learned We spent two weeks in Chicago and Wisconsin with two boys — three full days in the city, a week at a basketball camp near Milwaukee, and a final…
Best Time to Visit Chicago With Kids: Month by Month
The Best Time to Visit Chicago With Kids (And What We Learned Going in July) We went in July, which is the month most families can go and the month most guides quietly warn you…
Chicago Trip Cost for a Family of 4: Our Real Numbers
Most travel blogs will tell you Chicago is expensive. Ours cost €6,359.14 for four people over 13 days, and the expensive part wasn’t Chicago at all — it was getting there. Here is every euro,…
Where to Stay in Chicago With Kids (3 Hotels We Booked)
We slept in three different hotels on this trip: one in downtown Chicago, one out by O’Hare, and one an hour and a half north in Wisconsin. Only one of them I’d book again —…
What Two Weeks in Los Angeles Cost a Family of Four
July 2024 · 15 nights · two adults, two children · every euro The short answer €8,689. That is what fifteen nights in Los Angeles cost the four of us in July 2024 — flights,…
Tamariu: The Quiet Costa Brava Cove (and the Parking)
Quick verdict Tamariu is where you go when Calella de Palafrugell has too many people in it. It is the third village of Palafrugell, tucked into a bay north of Llafranc, and it is the…
Llafranc, Costa Brava: Beach, Lighthouse Walk and Parking
Quick verdict Llafranc, on the Costa Brava, is the village most people find by accident — they come for Calella de Palafrugell, walk round the headland because somebody told them to, and end up staying…
Montanyà Hotel & Lodge Review: Montseny With Kids
Key takeaways We didn’t book this hotel for a holiday. We booked it because our two sons had a week of basketball camp in Seva, and sending them away alone for a second week in…
Šarūnas Jasikevičius Basketball Camp Review
Key takeaways Two training sessions a day, a pool block between them, and competitions that finish at quarter past eleven at night. That’s the rhythm of this camp, and if your child isn’t genuinely into…
20 Most Instagrammable Places in Ibiza
One of the things that surprised us most about Ibiza was how incredibly photogenic the island is. Every day seemed to reveal another picture-perfect beach, dramatic viewpoint, or charming village. Some of our favourite photos…
Ibiza with Teenagers: Everything We Loved During Our Family Holiday
When people hear the word Ibiza, they usually think about beach clubs and nightlife. As parents of a 13-year-old basketball-loving teenager and a 10-year-old, we weren’t sure if Ibiza would offer enough to keep both…
North Ibiza vs South Ibiza: Which Part of the Island Is Right for You?
When we started planning our Ibiza trip, one of the first questions we had was where should we actually stay? Ibiza isn’t a huge island, but the different areas can feel surprisingly different. The south…
20 Hidden Gems in Ibiza: Secret Beaches, Viewpoints & Places Most Tourists Miss
When most people think of Ibiza, they picture beach clubs, nightlife, and famous sunsets. But after spending a week driving around the island, we discovered something completely different. Some of our favourite memories came from…
Best Family Beaches in Ibiza: 12 Kid-Friendly Beaches We Loved
Before travelling to Ibiza, we often heard people talking about its nightlife, but after spending a week exploring the island with our 13 and 10-year-old children, we discovered something completely different. Ibiza is home to…
10 Best Hotels with Water Slides in Ibiza for Families
If you’re travelling to Ibiza with children, choosing the right hotel can make all the difference. While Ibiza is famous for its beautiful beaches, many family resorts also feature fantastic swimming pools, splash zones, and…
20 Best Free Things to Do in Ibiza
One of the biggest surprises during our week in Ibiza was how many incredible experiences didn’t cost us anything. Many people think Ibiza is only about luxury hotels, beach clubs, and expensive nightlife, but some…
Best Snorkeling Beaches in Ibiza: Our Favorite Underwater Spots
Before visiting Ibiza, we knew the island was famous for its beaches—but we didn’t expect the water to be this clear. After just a couple of days, we decided to buy our own snorkeling masks…
15 Things We Wish We Knew Before Visiting Ibiza
Before visiting Ibiza, we had a certain image of the island. Like many people, we thought of nightlife, beach clubs, and expensive holidays. But after spending 7 unforgettable days exploring Ibiza as a family, we…
Why We Chose Es Canar Instead of San Antonio
Before booking our family holiday to Ibiza, we spent weeks researching the best place to stay. Like many first-time visitors, we kept coming back to two popular options: Es Canar on the east coast and…