Author: Celeste

When my family and I traveled to the Greek island of Kythnos, we were not really sure what to expect. The island is not (yet) as famous as the other Cyclades (such as Paros, Santorini, or Mykonos) and I had never been there before. It took us very few days to realize that Kythnos is an amazing destination with lots of family-friendly activities. Our photo collection will give you an idea of what the island looks like. So read on, because here’s our Kythnos Greek Island experience! Kythnos Greece Map Check out where Kythnos is on the below map and…

Pavliani Village may not (yet) be world-famous, but it is one of our favorite activities in Greece. Located near our family’s summer house, we visit Pavliani every summer. In this article, I will help you make the very most of your visit to this amazing recreational park and show you impressions from our family visits. Pavliani Village Pavliani is a wonderful place to visit for anyone that loves nature, adventure, creativity, and originality! It is also called “the most drawn over village of Greece” because the people of Pavliani village have created drawings, handwritten slogans, poems, and paintings over its…

A Saywhatt video chat? What if you had a question about your upcoming trip to Greece and you could just call the expert instead of scrolling through tons of family travel websites? Someone who has read your question in advance, done their research, and will help you in 15 minutes to get all the advice that you need. Let me tell you more about a new way of communicating with my blog to plan your perfect family vacation. Are you traveling with your kids to Greece and need more information about your trip? Do you need recommendations on your road…

Running a household with kids can be a daunting task. Traveling with the kids adds more challenges to parenting. That’s why we regularly share tips and parenting hacks on this blog. This post is about customized lanyards, pins, and stickers for easy travel with Kids! Customized Lanyards, Pins, and Stickers for easy travel with Kids There are many ways to make traveling with children a nice experience. For me, preparation is key. Take time to plan ahead and get organized. One of the most important of organizing your trip is your travel luggage. Here’s where you have to be as…

Family Hotels in Athens, Greece. Family Hotels Athens, family-friendly hotels in Athens, luxury family hotels in Athens, hotels with family rooms in Athens, family hotels near Athens airport, and the best family hotels near Athens. Includes information on which area to stay in Athens is best depending on the type of family vacation you have planned. The Best Family Hotels in Athens There are many amazing hotels in Athens to choose from. Some of these are considered the best in the country. But every family has different needs when it comes to hotels, so it’s always a tough question to…

We much enjoy playing games. It is a great way of spending quality time with the kids. Memory, UNO Mastermind, these are just a few in which my kids beat me regularly! We also enjoy crafts and arts during our vacation. When we travel, we always make sure we carry a couple of our best travel games for kids with us no matter what trip we’re on. Best Travel Games for Kids Because travel isn’t all about beautiful beaches and exciting adventures. Sometimes we need a bit of downtime and relaxation. Other times we want to meet new kids to…

Over the years, we have reviewed many kid-friendly tours in Athens. Isabella was as young as three years old when we first joined a family tour to the Acropolis. A few amazing family tours that come to my mind are a Family Food Tour, a Mythology Tour, a Mythological Athens Tour, a Pottery Tour, a Harry Potter Experience, and even a combined Mythology & Food Tour. There were also activities at the Ancient Agora, inside the Acropolis Museum, and, recently again in November 2022, inside the Acropolis with Athenian Tours (pictured below). Kid-Friendly Tours in Athens You can read our…

With a downtown area that is compact, safe, and boasts several parks, playgrounds, and many kid-friendly activities, Athens can be an ideal vacation destination for families. Best of all, Greeks love children and welcome them everywhere. Are you wondering what toddlers can do in Greece? Here are the top things to do in Athens with toddlers! Top Things To Do in Athens with Toddlers 1 Historical center of Athens stroll around The historical center is great for a stroll with toddlers. The cobblestone roads are not difficult to navigate with a stroller (you need a sturdy one, though). Most of…

The Athens War Museum is a distinctive spot in the center of Athens. The museum is a short walk away from Syntagma Square. You really cannot miss it because outside of the museum is some very impressive historic planes. Read on about visiting the War Museum with the kids! Athens War Museum The large Athens War Museum (Greek: Πολεμικό Μουσείο) exhibits planes, weapons, and memorabilia connected with the Greek Armed Forces. The museum is one of the largest in Athens. You don’t need to be a war enthusiast to visit the War Museum in Athens. Above all, it will give you…

The Byzantine Museum in Athens Greece is an interesting collection of Byzantine and Christian art. History-loving families will enjoy a visit. Here’s what you can expect at the Byzantine Museum Athens. Byzantine and Christian Museum Everyone knows the Acropolis Museum or the Archaeological Museum in Athens. But there are many other lesser-known museums that are worth your visit. Having tried nearly every museum in Athens, we could not skip the Byzantine Museum. So we spent an afternoon in the museum with the kids (between 9 and 12 years old) admiring religious treasures, artifacts and murals. We also had lunch in…

Lesvos is the third largest Greek island and is situated in the Aegean sea close to Chios, Samos and Lemnos. It’s one of the best Greek islands to visit as a family as there’s so much to see and do! In this blog, we’re going to run you through the 10 best things to do on Lesvos with your children. Discover Lesvos’ History There are amazing castles and historical sites on Lesvos,  those in Molyvos and Mytilini are amazing. You can really imagine that you’ve stepped back in time as you explore the ramparts and take in the gorgeous views.…

Prepare, Plan, Practice Gentle Parenting, don’t overpack, take care of yourself and chill! Traveling with kids can be a lot of fun with the right preparation! Here are my 10 best tips to travel with baby. Tips to Travel with Baby To celebrate the book launch of Dream Big Baby Book this week, I was invited to speak about my blog and traveling with babies. I remembered how anxious I was with my first international trip with my newborn and how careful I was researching and planning. Did you know I created Excel sheets of travel strollers?! I contacted every…