The beautiful capital city of Austria, Vienna, is considered one of the most charming cities in the world. No wonder it is one of the most popular places to visit in Europe among many tourists. Maybe it is its prime location in Central Europe. Maybe it’s because of the fact that it has a long…
You work hard all year round to support yourself and those that you love the most. So when it comes time to take a holiday, you want it to be an experience to remember! But how exactly can you achieve that goal? There are several aspects of planning a holiday and they all should be…
I’m really excited to share this week’s episode of the Zena’s Suitcase podcast with you. As you might already be aware last week I appeared on BritMums Facebook Live where we talked about all the exciting things you can do with kids in Spain. I was a great discussion featuring Carrie from Flying with a…
Albufeira is a relatively small town on the Algarve about halfway between Faro and Lagos. It’s a great base for a beach holiday and there’s also lots of things to see and do in the town and surrounding area. For those of you looking for things to do in Albufeira this list will help you…
I wasn’t going to write a review about the Monica Isabel Beach Club in Albufeira, but after our holiday in Portugal at this hotel I felt I should share our experience on the blog. I want families considering booking a Monica Isabel Beach All Inclusive holiday to make an informed decision before they decide to…
I’ve found myself talking to many families over the years about their first holiday abroad with kids. They often feel nervous about flying with a baby or young children and they are also keen to find the right destination. The family holiday becomes a very precious thing when you have kids as you want everyone…
When I had finished booking our holiday to Albufeira in Portugal the first thing I looked up was ‘is there an Albufeira tourist train?’. My kids love the land trains that you find a lot in Europe and they are often a fun activity for families that help with sightseeing too. >> CLICK HERE…
Spain is a very beautiful country and if you are considering studying in this here, you have many different options to choose from. There are many reputable universities dotted around which include Madrid, Barcelona and Valencia. It can be very daunting making the decision to study in another country, but it doesn’t have to be…
If you are looking for things to do in Lisbon, I promise you that you are not going to be disappointed. Lisbon is one of the most interesting and vibrant cities to visit in Europe making it not to be missed. We are going to talk about where to go and what to do so…
Not only is Dubrovnik a stunningly beautiful tourist destination but it’s also a fascinating place to visit with children. If you have realised that this part of Croatia ticks a lot of boxes for families then you are going to love these things to do in Dubrovnik with kids. The historic buildings and crystal clear…
Currently in the news, there’s a bit of a strange political ordeal going on in Spain. It’s not something that has affected very much to Spain at the moment. However, what it has stirred are feelings of great pride in Catalonia. Regardless of your opinion on the Independence Movement, Barcelona is being talked about more…
Written in collaboration with Mary J Choosing where and with whom to holiday is always exciting. Getting to research a place and then start to organise the trip is an exciting and thrilling experience that makes the actual trip all the more fun. And although travelling as a family is great, once in a while…
Over recent years, France has seen something of a resurgence as one of the most popular family holiday destinations among discerning travellers from the UK. With leading operator Brittany Ferries offering great value holidays in France with accommodation and quick enjoyable ferry crossings to five major ferry ports across Northern France, it’s never been easier…
When you think of Amsterdam there are several elements that might spring to your mind automatically; you don’t always see it as the perfect European city break to take your kids right? Well there are actually a tonne of activities that you can do with children in Amsterdam, you’d be very surprised at how accommodating…
Lots of you will be driving in Europe for your summer holidays soon so it seemed like a great opportunity to share with you tips and need to know advice to make the most of your road trip. Continental Europe is probably the best place for a self drive holiday as it has so many…
9 BEST Things to do in Nerja contains affiliate links If you have found my post about things to do in Nerja, I’m guessing you have booked your holiday in the Costa Del Sol and are at the very exciting stage of looking places to visit when you get there. Nerja is a beautiful town on the Costa Del…