What a Week in Barcelona Really Costs a Family of Four Every “how much does Barcelona cost” article I’ve read gives you a range. Eighty to two hundred euros a day. Which is useless, because…
We spent 19 days in Japan as a family of four in July 2023 — Tokyo, Nikko, Osaka, Nara, Uji, Kyoto and Kurashiki. This is what we actually paid. It’s also, unintentionally, a before-and-after. We…
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…
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…
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,…
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,…
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…
One of the questions we were asked most after returning from Ibiza was: “How much did the trip actually cost?” So we decided to share our complete budget. We travelled as a family of 4…
One of the questions we were asked most after returning from Ibiza was: “Is Ibiza really that expensive?” The answer is: it depends on how you travel. During our family holiday, we discovered that while…
After spending a week exploring Ibiza by car, visiting beaches across the island, walking through historic towns, and trying different family activities, we realised that a few simple tips can make your holiday much easier.…
Planning a family trip overseas can be incredibly exciting…But it can also be extremely stressful. You obviously want to focus on the fun stuff – like researching which amusement parks to hit and what restaurants…
This week—more precisely, on January 21st, 2026—we needed to rent a car for a summer trip we have planned to one of the Spanish islands (still a secret, no spoilers!). We wanted the process to…
Travelling for both rest and movement works best when a place encourages unhurried days while still offering something that nudges visitors outward. Some destinations feel heavy with agenda, but others allow a natural rhythm to…
360 Chicago was our third CityPASS attraction, after Skydeck and the architecture river cruise. Ninety-fourth floor of the John Hancock Center, 875 N Michigan Avenue, right on the Magnificent Mile. The thing to sort out…
Where To Visit For Your Next Family Getaway Planning a family trip can be tricky; finding somewhere that keeps everyone happy without feeling like a checklist. You want space for the kids to explore, comfort…
5 Cruise Destinations that are Perfect for Family Travel Travelling with children can feel like organising a circus on the move, but cruises have a way of making it all surprisingly smooth. There’s built-in entertainment,…
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Have you ever wondered how some families manage to travel several times a year without breaking the bank? The secret isn’t luck—it’s strategy. As a family who loves exploring the world with kids, we’ve learned…
We did not set out to become a family that plans holidays around basketball. It happened one camp at a time, and by now we have taken our two boys to play in Catalonia, Wisconsin,…
I have worked in hotels for fourteen years, and there is one conversation at reception I have watched play out more times than any other. A guest checks out, sees a charge they were not…