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DOLPHIN & WHALE WATCHING IN SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA

01/30/2021,

Southern California is considered to have more dolphins and blue whales than anywhere on Earth, and Dana Point is regarded as the whale-watching capital of the world. Dana Point was recently given the distinguished certification of being the first Whale Heritage Site in the Americas! Southern California is considered to have more dolphins and blue whales than […]

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SCOTLAND WITH KIDS: ST ANDREWS

12/03/2020,

Visiting St Andrews was one of the highlights of our family trip to Scotland (we also loved touring The Highlands and the tour of Edinburgh for Harry Potter fans). The historic town of St Andrews is famous for its unique coastal setting, the ancient University, and is considered the “Home of Golf.” This small, elegant, […]

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LA RIOJA WITH KIDS: VIVANCO MUSEUM

09/25/2020,

Travel allows us to understand other cultures, experience different ways of life, and learn more about our history. For example, last year, we traveled to La Rioja, renowned worldwide for its remarkable wines, and we had the chance to visit Vivanco – the Museum of the Wine Culture-, where we learned about the origin and […]

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CALIFORNIA WITH KIDS: THE GRIFFITH OBSERVATORY

06/29/2020,

“Look up at the stars and not down at your feet“- Stephen Hawking. The Griffith Observatory in Los Angeles is one of the most iconic attractions of California, being popularized by Hollywood in movies like “Rebel without a Cause.” Considered one of the most important international “gateways to the cosmos,” the Griffith Observatory offers not […]

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HOTEL DESIGN: SHORELINE WAIKIKI (HAWAI)

05/20/2020,

If you are also feeling paralyzed amid this pandemic, I hope you might be able to “see the world in a new light.” Somehow we should try to emerge from this hibernation and crisis with a positive mindset, but I understand that it is not always easy to see the future with optimism. COVID-19 is […]

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HARRY POTTER BROOMSTICK TRAINING AT ALNWICK CASTLE

05/13/2020,

Would you like to take part in the famous Broomstick Training session on the very spot where Harry Potter had his first flying lesson? Today we travel to Northern England to visit the famous Alnwick Castle, used as a filming location of both the Philosopher’s Stone and The Chamber of Secrets.  Alnwick Castle is the second largest inhabited castle in […]

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SAN FRANCISCO WITH KIDS: CHILDREN’S CREATIVITY MUSEUM

02/20/2020,

“Creativity is intelligence having fun.” – Albert Einstein One of the highlights of our stay in San Francisco was spending a morning with our kids at the Children’s Creativity Museum. We had read great reviews of this family attraction and the visit exceeded our expectations. “The Children’s Creativity Museum is a hands-on multi-media art and […]

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SAN FRANCISCO’S BUS CITY TOUR

11/09/2019,

Do you have a family travel tradition? Whenever we visit a new city we always do a Hop on- Hop off bus tour on the first day. It gives such an excellent overview of our destination! The whole family likes embarking on these tours that allow us to see more and to soak up the […]

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THINGS TO DO IN COPENHAGEN WITH KIDS

09/01/2019,

Copenhagen is a beautiful, safe, and clean city that offers many activities and attractions for families. We stayed in Copenhagen as part of an extensive tour of Denmark, in which we also visited the Lego Park in Billund and the Hans Christian Andersen Cultural Center in Odense. We were lucky to visit Copenhagen in the […]

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ART & KIDS: SALVADOR DALI’S WHIMSICAL HOUSE-MUSEUM

08/02/2019,

” A true artist is not one who is inspired, but one who inspires others” – Salvador Dalí. A fun way for children to uncover the mysteries and secrets of the Spanish painter Salvador Dalí is by visiting the Portlligat House- Museum, the place in which he normally worked and lived with his wife Gala, upon […]

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TOUR OF EDINBURGH FOR HARRY POTTER FANS

06/26/2019,

“We’ve all got both light and dark inside us. What matters is the part we choose to act on. That’s who we really are” – Harry Potter and The Order of the Phoenix. Ready for some magic? Prepare to enter a secret world... JK Rowling wrote her first book of Harry Potter in Edinburgh. Today […]

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WORLD KIDS’S GUIDE: LISBON WITH KIDS

04/13/2019,

“In no other place, the colors are made from so many colours as here“- José Cardoso Pires. This Christmas we enjoyed a wonderful holiday in Lisbon. The city offers the entire family the opportunity to play, explore and learn. Here are our top picks, which I hope your family might enjoy too! Visit the Sanctuary […]

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A WHITE CHRISTMAS AT SKI RESORT FORMIGAL

01/03/2019,

I would like to start this post sending you my best wishes for this New Year! Speaking of Christmas… I am pleased to share some photos from the White Christmas that we spent two years ago at the Spanish Formigal ski resort. Formigal (this ski resort is also known as Aramón Formigal-Panticosa) is located in […]

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CAMERA OBSCURA & WORLD OF ILLUSIONS: INTERACTIVE FUN IN EDINBURGH

10/10/2018,

“Reality is merely an illusion, albeit a very persistent one” – Albert Einstein Edinburgh is a fascinating city and such a great destination for families! If you’re traveling to this beautiful city, there is no better place to visit with children than Camera Obscura and World of Illusions. It is not only the city’s oldest […]

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THE HIGHLANDS TOUR WITH NESSIE HUNTERS

09/07/2018,

We have just arrived from a dreamy vacation in Edinburgh and I have to say that visiting The Highlands with Nessie Hunters was one of the highlights of our trip. Venturing the Highlands is an absolute must but it can be an exhausting excursion from Edinburgh. We considered it was not worth hiring a car […]

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TRAVEL & PHOTOGRAPHY: AFRICANA SAFARI

07/03/2018,

“If I have ever seen magic, it has been in Africa” – John Hemingway If you have ever dreamt of doing a safari in Africa, Africana Safari can help you achieve that dream. Founded by photographer and travel consultant Lucy Beveridge, Africana Safari is a platform where Lucy shares her deep knowledge and passion for […]

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SWEDEN WITH CHILDREN: 24 HOURS IN MALMÖ

06/18/2018,

On our last trip to Denmark, we decided to cross the Öresund Bridge (the longest combined road and rail bridge in Europe) and spend one day in the south of Sweden. The Öresund bridge runs 8 km and connects both countries and it is truly a great experience to cross it.   It was opened […]

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KIHAA MALDIVES: A PARADISE FOR FAMILIES

05/15/2018,

“Smell the sea, and feel the sky.  Let your soul and spirit fly”- Van Morrison In World Kids, we believe in the importance of traveling and how traveling is much more than visiting a new destination. It is what we experience, discover and feel which truly makes the difference.  We try to discover books that […]

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MENINAS MADRID GALLERY

05/07/2018,

Meninas Madrid Gallery is a public art exhibit, conceived by artist Antonio Azzato, that will be featured in Madrid until the end of June.   “Las Meninas” is considered one of the most famous and largest paintings by the outstanding Baroque Spanish painter Diego Velázquez.  This oil painting from 1656 hangs in the Prado Museum.   […]

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TOURING FAMILY TALES: A FAMILY TRAVELING AROUND THE GLOBE

04/05/2018,

Have you ever dreamed of selling your home, quitting your demanding job, paying your debts and taking a gap to travel fulltime the world with your family? One year ago Louisa Trivett and her beautiful family decided that they needed a change and now they share their love for traveling and all their adventures on […]

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SWITZERLAND WITH KIDS: THE MEDIEVAL TOWN OF MURTEN

03/22/2018,

Switzerland is such an amazing destination for families! Last summer I discovered the little medieval town of Murten (located by the lake of the same name in the canton of Fribourg) and I understood why it is such a popular summer destination. Here are some photos and information that perhaps might be of your interest […]

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3 BOOKS FOR CHILDREN ABOUT LONDON

02/15/2018,

Are you traveling to London with your family soon? Would you like to introduce your children to this amazing city? Some time ago we recommended the London Lonely Planet Guide for children and today I am pleased to share with you 3 more books for children about London. I hope that you might find them […]

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24 HOURS IN MIAMI WITH BIG BUS MIAMI

01/06/2018,

This summer we had a free day in Miami before our flight back home and we choose to explore the city with our kids. We decided to book with Big Bus Miami our hop-on-hop-off sightseeing of the city and it was the perfect day excursion! We booked the Premium 1-day ticket that combines 2 different […]

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THE PHILLIP AND PATRICIA FROST MUSEUM OF SCIENCE IN MIAMI

11/21/2017,

“We should not teach children the sciences but give them a taste for them”- Jean Jacques Rosseau. We had read great reviews about the Phillip and Patricia Frost Museum of Science, but our visit exceeded all our expectations. The Museum is located in Downtown Miami close to Miami’s Arts and Entertainment District (which includes the […]

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THE KENNEDY SPACE CENTER: THE GREATEST SPACE ADVENTURE ON EARTH

09/06/2017,

“Exploration is really the essence of the human spirit”- Frank Borman “The heroic spirit of these astronauts lives on in you, their stories tell the story of humanity: embracing the legendary in all of us”- James Lovell.     We had planned for months our visit to the Kennedy Space Center at Cape Canaveral– one […]

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TRAVEL & NATURE IN CANADA: FOGO ISLAND INN

08/21/2017,

“Real freedom lies in wilderness. Not in Civilization”- Charles Lindbergh. We travel today to Fogo Island, a remote island in Canada, to discover a sustainable hotel that combines incredible architecture, the wildest nature, powerful ocean views and a deep respect for the province of Newfoundland: Fogo Island Inn. Fogo Island Inn feels like a completely […]

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THE TINDERBOX: HANS CHRISTIAN ANDERSEN’S CULTURAL CENTER FOR CHILDREN

07/20/2017,

“Life itself is the most wonderful fairy tale” – Hans Christian Andersen Last summer during our holidays in Denmark (you can read here our experience at the Tivoli Gardens in Copenhagen and Legoland Resort in Billund)  we visited the Tinderbox: Hans Christian Andersen’s fairytale land, located in the beautiful city of Odense. Hans Christian Andersen […]

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PORTUGAL WITH KIDS: SUMMER IN CASCAIS

06/11/2017,

As soon as you arrive in Cascais ( a mere 20 minutes drive from Lisbon’s airport) you understand why it provides visitors with unforgettable experiences. Surrounded by the hills of Sintra and the blue Atlantic Ocean, Cascais is considered one of the most charming places on the Atlantic coast of Europe. It is also one […]

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LONDON WITH KIDS: MUSEUM OF CHILDHOOD

05/07/2017,

Are you planning a trip to London with your family? London is a fascinating city thanks to tons of interesting things to do that seem to change with every visit. I would recommend that you add to your “don’t miss”  list the V& A Museum of Childhood.   The Museum of Childhood is the UK’s […]

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