Universal Orlando with kids: movie magic, adventure & the ultimate family day out
Orlando is the place where childhood dreams come true. Most families immediately think of Disney World when they plan a trip to Florida, and of course Disney is pure magic. But just around the corner you’ll find another world of adventure: Universal Orlando Resort.Universal feels different. A…
Disney World Orlando with Kids: Our Honest Family Guide + Best Tips for an Unforgettable Trip
There are few places in the world that spark as much excitement as Disney World. The moment you spot Cinderella’s Castle at the end of Main Street USA, hear the familiar Disney music playing in the background and see children running around with the biggest smiles on their faces, you understand why so many families dream of visiting. We had already fallen in love with Disneyland Paris, so naturally we wondered: could Disney World really be that much better? The answer? Absolutely.
How to Visit Finnish Lapland on a Budget (Without Missing the Magic)
How to Visit Finnish Lapland on a Budget (Without Missing the Magic) Snow-covered forests. Huskies barking with excitement. Reindeer wandering through white landscapes. And if you're lucky… the Northern Lights dancing across the Arctic sky. A winter trip to Finnish Lapland is on so many travel bucket lists—and for good reason. It truly feels like stepping into a real-life snow globe. But then you start looking at package holidays... And suddenly you're wondering if you need to sell a kidney to make it happen. The good news? You don't need a luxury budget to experience the magic of Lapland. We skipped the expensive package holiday, planned everything ourselves, and created one of our favourite family adventures ever. Did we still go husky sledding? Absolutely. Did we see the Northern Lights? Three times! And yes, we still enjoyed cosy cabins, crackling fires and unforgettable Arctic adventures. Here's exactly how we made our Lapland dream a little kinder on our wallet.
DISNEY ORLANDO MAGIC
As a family we love rides and at Magic Kingdom we really enjoyed the Big Thunder Mountain Railroad, Splashmountain and the Seven Dwarfs Mine Train. The last attraction generally has long queues. So a fast pass is preferable. In addition, there are a number of performances such as Monsters Inc Laugh Floor and Mickeys PhilharMagic that you should definitely see once and then you don't have to go there again. For small children there are also a number of (fair) attractions such as Dumbo The Flying Elephant, Mad Tea Party, Astro Orbiter and The Magic Carpet of Alladin, which often have a shorter queue and are a great ride. Not spectacular, but just nice. This also applies to driving a car at Tomorrowland Speedland.