If you were following along on Instagram, you’ll know I spent a long time searching for an ideal hotel for our time in Austria. And I knew Feelfree was a good fit from the moment I laid eyes on its stylish website. Yep, I know branding isn’t everything, but it does count for something, and … Read more
Innsbruck and the region of Tirol in Austria are an incredible playground for families. Honestly, I think our kids would have been satisfied by playing in the snow alone. But beyond the simplest pleasures of throwing snowballs and building snowmen, there are also many other things to do with kids in Innsbruck and Tirol in … Read more
I booked our trip to Austria on a whim – found cheap flights to Innsbruck and booked them spontaneously. It was only after that I realised peak season in Austria is pretty expensive and booking last minute means availability is seriously low. But I rose to the challenge and we managed to have a 3-day … Read more
Hotel Wagnerhof and its sister property Wagners Aparthotel on Lake Achensee describe themselves as a “wellness hotel where couples feel just as comfortable as families”. A description like that couldn’t be more on brand for what we look for at Bridges and Balloons. But did the reality live up to the promise? The short answer … Read more
Is a family hotel the best option for travelling with kids? As always, you know I’m going to say, it depends. Family hotels come in many styles and it depends on the type of holiday you’re looking for, as well as your personal taste. Sometimes a family hotel will be the perfect option, but I … Read more
With seven years of family travel under our belts, plus many adventures pre-kids and during our own childhood, we have a ton of experience to draw on when it comes to family vacations. So much so that I realised I had more than enough recommendations to fill a suggested family trip for every month of … Read more
Texas Hill Country and the surrounding area has become one of my favourite places to recommend for a USA road trip. Politically, we’re not aligned, but connection goes beyond beliefs, and in Texas, I found a warm and charming hospitality. In fact, if I had to describe this part of Texas in one word, it’d … Read more
Food should be at the forefront of any trip to Austin, and there’s no need to compromise too hard even if you have kids in tow. Sure, some of the more fancy, refined options might be off the menu, both in terms of the food and how welcoming they are to kids – but most … Read more
Austin has to be one of the coolest cities in the USA if not the world. There’screativity on every corner, from innovative food trucks to indy shops and cool murals.And that’s not to mention the live music scene that it’s best known for. Our most recent trip to Austin was as a family, and it … Read more
Fredericksburg had me at first sight. It’s not what I expected from Texas, and I mean that in more ways than one. First, there’s the wine – who knew Texas had a wine region? And then there’s the German heritage, the Stars Hollow style downtown, and the countryside that sometimes feels like the savannahs of … Read more