Where can you see the most iconic Icelandic landscapes in the shortest period of time? In the Golden Circle! This area near Reykjavik makes for a great day trip with a toddler: with vulcanic craters, geysers, waterfalls, and the beautiful Icelandic scenery, you will definitely have a wonderful day. However, there are a few important…
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What to do in Snaefellsnes peninsula with a toddler
If you’re planning a family trip to Iceland with a toddler or a baby, look beyond Reykjavik: the Snaefellsnes peninsula is a great area to spend a day or two. Thanks to the great scenery, short distances and easy roads, it’s the perfect place to feel what Icelandic nature is really about. There are waterfalls,…
How to visit Reykjavik with a toddler
As you research and plan your Iceland itinerary with your family, you will certainly wonder: can we visit Reykjavik with a toddler and have a good time? Is Reykjavik a toddler-friendly city, or are we going to hate it and regret it? Good news: Reykjavik is a great city to visit with a toddler, and…
Cortina-Calalzo by bike with a toddler: detailed itinerary
When your toddler is too heavy to carry on your back for a hike, what do you do? You put them on a bike seat! If you are in Cortina or in the Italian Dolomites, going from Cortina to Calalzo by bike with your toddler is a great way to spend a day. On this…
Detailed 7-day Iceland itinerary with a toddler
Yes, travelling to Iceland with a toddler is a great idea! It’s a beautiful country with amazing scenery, perfect to explore with a baby or toddler (our son was 2 years old). During our self-drive tour of 7 days in Iceland in May 2022, we got to see stunning waterfalls, dramatic cliffs, peaceful volcanic craters,…
Cortina-Dobbiaco by bike, an easy and fun day in Cortina
Whether you are a cycling enthusiast or not, you should definitely consider cycling from Cortina to Dobbiaco as a wonderful way of spending a beautiful day in the Dolomites. The 30-km-long bike path from Cortina to Dobbiaco is an easy cycling experience in the Italian Dolomites (60 km return). You get to enjoy the peaceful…
Lake Alleghe, an easy and scenic walk in the Dolomites
If you are looking for a day trip from Cortina to a nearby town with wonderful alpine scenery, definitely consider Alleghe and the walk around Lake Alleghe. During this very easy hike around the alpine lake, starting and ending at the picturesque town of Alleghe, you will enjoy gorgeous views of the surrounding peaks, including…
The best things to do in Cortina in the winter
If you’re planning your winter holiday in the Italian Dolomites, you must be looking for tips on the best things to do in Cortina in the winter! There is so much to do in this beautiful valley in December, January, and February. Believe me, I tried a lot of activities: I grew up in Cortina,…
Alpe di Sennes circuit, a panoramic hike from Cortina
Among all the hikes in Cortina, the Alpe di Sennes circuit is certainly one that shows all the different, stunning landscapes of the Dolomites, while being accessible even to couch potatoes like me. From green pastures resounding with cowbells, to moon-like peaks with pink cues, you can really appreciate the beauty of the Dolomites of…
How to get to Cortina d’Ampezzo and the Dolomites
Welcome to the Queen of the Dolomites! If you are planning a trip to this wonderful destination in Italy, you will certainly be researching how to get to Cortina d’Ampezzo. Of course, Google Maps can help, but here you’ll find much more information: how to get to Cortina by car, bus and train, where are…