Follow along in our footsteps as we travel the world. Find out all there is to know about the family-friendly destinations we visit and get inspired to start your own family travel adventure!
How to enjoy Costa Rica with kids the luxurious way
Fall is in the air again so it’s time for us to start brainstorming vacations destinations for the seasons to come. The rainy days in Belgium are so much more bearable when we have a tropical break to look forward to. Don’t get us wrong: we do like the fall …
Behind the scenes in vibrant Bologna: the good, the bad and the delish
Still a bit off the tourist radar, vibrant Bologna managed to keep its authentic flair. It’s the biggest city in the north-Italian region of Emilia-Romagna and renowned for its university, which is the oldest one in the Western world (even predating Oxford). This important student population creates a lively vibe. …
How to celebrate the simple life in Cape Cod
The Cape is a very popular family vacation getaway for many Americans living in the North-East. Prior to our arrival we thought of it as just another nice beach destination, like many others we’ve experienced in the US. But we were wrong. It actually ended up being so much more …
What makes the authentic Algarve so irresistible
One of Portugal’s emblems is the ‘Galo de Barcelos’ or ‘Rooster of Barcelos’. According to the legend a dead rooster miraculously intervened in the hanging of a man who had been falsely accused. This famous and colorful emblem of Portugal symbolizes the love of life, a love that we share! So it’s …
The best spots for free summer fun in Boston
Since CosmopoliDad Fatih took on a professional summer course in Boston last summer, we got to spend 2,5 weeks in this cosmopolitan city. Although not exactly the most popular choice for a summer vacation, we enjoyed every minute. And fun doesn’t always have to come with a price tag. So …
How to get your kid excited about Boston’s heritage
Boston actually reminded me a bit of our native city of Ghent. Sounds surprising, right? They obviously don’t compare in terms of size or architecture but they do share the same spirit of historic rebellion, student centricity and conviviality. That might explain why the city appealed to us from the …
Cheese please: This is the ultimate way to explore Emmental
The stunning views that we encountered during our exploration of the mountains and fountains in Bern, were just a starter for the nature escape we had planned next. Because we love food, we wanted to explore the culinary culture in the Bern region, which is mainly focused on chocolate and …
The most stunning places to visit in Malta
Saying that Belgian weather is not that great most of the year, would be an understatement. Sure, we can handle a few months of colder weather. And, yes, we do enjoy those colourful autumn days and the cozy end of year period. But to us, the rainy days should end …
How to spend and early Christmas in Cologne
To add some color to the grey late november skies, we decided to start the Christmas season as early as possible by heading to Germany for the weekend and have an early Christmas in Cologne. The city is just a short 3 hour drive from our home so the kids wouldn’t have to miss a …
New York City: our family adventure in the Big Apple
The word on the street is that New York City and kids are not the best friends. We wouldn’t be the CosmopoliClan if we didn’t put that idea to the test, now would we? After some extensive research we packed our (many) bags to experience the city that never sleeps …