Family adventures

Complete Packing List for Hut Hiking Adventures in the Alps
ByBea Searle January 23, 2025January 20, 2026
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16 best things to do with kids in Lienz, East Tyrol
ByBea Searle January 21, 2025September 25, 2025
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Austria hut hikes with kids: A family adventure in the Lienz Dolomites
ByBea Searle January 12, 2025October 8, 2025
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3 Days Cycling the Adige Cycle Path with Kids
ByBea Searle January 8, 2025September 17, 2025
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1 Week riding the Drau Cycle Path with kids
ByBea Searle December 16, 2024April 21, 2026
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Dolomites hut hiking with kids: 3 nights through the Rosengarten
ByBea Searle December 13, 2024October 8, 2025
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Hi! I’m Bea, and I’ve worked in the travel and outdoor industry since 2006. Through this blog, I share everything I’ve learnt about planning active, independent family adventures across Europe. I particularly love hut to hut hikes, family ski trips, and multi-day cycling tours; all tried and tested with my own kids! I cover all the practical details too: from choosing the right route to finding great places to stay, and I love using Europe’s brilliant train network to make the journey part of the adventure.
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Disclaimer

I'm not a mountain guide, just a passionate hiker, cyclist and skier. I want you to use the information I provide here, but please, always double-check your plans. Trails can change and snow can stick around even in the height of summer. Take ownership of your adventure. Do your homework, plan your routes carefully, double check the weather forecast, and never head out unprepared. Wear sturdy, waterproof footwear, pack essentials like maps, navigation apps, food, water, cash, a phone and a battery pack. The mountains can be unpredictable!