Family adventures

Affordable Family Adventure Travel: How We Keep Costs Down
ByBea Searle February 26, 2026February 27, 2026
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Slovenia with kids: A 2-week itinerary for adventurous families (with a little bit of Austria too!)
ByBea Searle January 27, 2026February 8, 2026
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Finland Winter Itinerary: 10 days of active family travel in Helsinki and Lapland (without the Santa circus!)
ByBea Searle January 8, 2026April 21, 2026
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Budget Family Accommodation in Helsinki: Aikatalo Hostel Stay with Kids
ByBea Searle January 8, 2026January 8, 2026
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The 30 best hiking gifts for families (actually useful ones)
ByBea Searle December 17, 2025December 21, 2025
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A Perfect First Hut to Hut Hike in the Dolomites with Kids
ByBea Searle December 14, 2025April 21, 2026
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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!