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Travelling to Italy in 2026? Know all these rules for tourists

  • by Shweta Singhal
  • Posted on July 22, 2026July 23, 2026

If you are travelling to Italy in 2026, read on for all the new norms for tourists, including increased taxes, crowd control and public behaviour laws.

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Crete Itinerary: Family adventure and fun on the largest island in Greece

  • by Shweta Singhal
  • Posted on June 17, 2026June 19, 2026

Crete is diverse and offers ancient ruins and stunning mountains besides sun, sand and the sea. There are plenty of things to do in Crete.

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Landmarks in Turkey: 25 famous sites across this ancient land

  • by Shweta Singhal
  • Posted on June 2, 2026June 9, 2026

Turkey is a vast country spread over Europe and Asia continents with a rich history. Here are 25 landmarks in Turkey: both historical and natural Turkish landmarks.

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3 days in Athens: Immerse in the Home of Democracy

  • by Shweta Singhal
  • Posted on May 27, 2026June 2, 2026

Athens is both a modern city as well as one of the world’s oldest cities. Our 3 days in Athens was an immersion in many of the ancient ruins that this city has to offer plus also indulging in the food and drinks here.

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Greece mainland itinerary: Travel back in time to ancient civilisations

  • by Shweta Singhal
  • Posted on April 11, 2026April 18, 2026

This 7 day Greece mainland itinerary helped us explore the epic historical sites in Athens, took us to one of the ancient civilisations in Peloponnese, and gave us a taste of the surreal landscape in Meteora.

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Things To Do In Crete, The Largest Of Greek Islands

  • by Shweta Singhal
  • Posted on December 7, 2025March 8, 2026

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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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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