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Chania is one of the must-visit places in Crete
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Things To Do In Crete, The Largest Of Greek Islands

  • by Shweta Singhal
  • Posted on December 7, 2025December 26, 2025

Crete, the largest Greek island, is like visiting a miniature version of Greece. The island offers everything from ancient history to stunning gorges and hiking trails with panoramic vistas. So, if you are figuring what to do in Crete, dive in.

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Delphi is one of the most popular day trips from Athens.
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Delphi Day Trip from Athens: Enjoy ancient splendour, beautiful scenery

  • by Shweta Singhal
  • Posted on October 25, 2025November 14, 2025

Delphi is one of the most popular Athens day trips. And rightly so! This UNESCO World Heritage gem beckons history enthusiasts and curious travelers alike. 

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Things to do in da nang, day trips from danang, danang to hoi an, danang to hue, what to do in da nang
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Things to do in Danang: Beach + History + Food + Nature

  • by Shweta Singhal
  • Posted on September 26, 2025November 22, 2025

There are some awesome things to do in and around Da Nang including some fantastic day trips from Danang to Hoi An and Hue. Besides cultural immersion, laze around at Danang beaches, take a cycling tour or a snorkel trip, visit the longest bridge in Vietnam.

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Canary Islands, Spain is one of the warmest places in Europe in December
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14 Warm Places to Visit in Europe this December!

  • by Shweta Singhal
  • Posted on August 9, 2025December 1, 2025

Looking for warm winter destinations in Europe to get a dose of Vitamin D? Locations that offer milder temperatures and sunshine during the winter months. This post covers 14 of the warmest places in Europe to visit in December or January.

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Santorini is not crazily crowded in May
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Greece in May: Weather, What to expect, Travel Tips, Best places

  • by Shweta Singhal
  • Posted on April 12, 2025December 7, 2025

If you are looking for warm, sunny weather before peak summer heat, then May is a great month to explore Greece. We spent 2 weeks in Greece during late May. This post covers information on weather, travel tips, best places to visit, things to do in Greece in May.

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Colosseum and the nearby Roman Forum are historical landmarks in Rome, unlike any other.
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Rome vs. Florence: Which Italian City Is Best For You?

  • by Shweta Singhal
  • Posted on February 15, 2025March 9, 2025

Rome and Florence are 2 of the show-stopper cities of Italy. This post covers what each city offers, best things to do and attractions in Rome and Florence, options for day trips, food and shopping options. That will help you decide between Rome or Florence, whichever city is best suited for your Italian trip.

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Hi! I am Shweta, the zest of this blog :-).

I have always been passionate about travel and immersing in new experiences. Having been to over 45 countries, the idea behind this blog is to bring family-friendly itineraries and tips, destinations, and luxury stays to the readers. My belief is that family travel needn’t be boring and one can do a mix of local culture & food, adventure activities and relaxation, all with family.

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