Travel

It’s easy to imagine that idyllic beach trip – the kids are playing nicely in the sand and the adults are relaxing by the sea. However, as most parents know, the reality is quite different. Sand gets in all the wrong places, toddlers have tantrums, and the weather doesn’t always play along. Nevertheless, all is not lost. Here are our tips for packing effectively for a family beach trip, along with some life hacks on how to cope with the sand once you’re there.

After arriving in one of Europe’s cultural capitals, you could check into your hotel and take time to rest and reset. However, you could also hit the ground running – what jet lag? – and make the most of your trip. From hiking to Prague Castle to people watching in Paris to soaking in thermal waters in Budapest, here are the best ways to spend your first hours in town.

It is a truth universally acknowledged that breakfast is the best part of the day, whether you’re an early bird eager to have your first bites by eight or a late riser needing your perfect pick-me-up brunch. From crispy croissants with warm melted cheese oozing out after the first bite to fluffy American pancakes soaked in maple syrup or a hearty Hungarian ratatouille, the options are endless in Budapest. Moreover, as all-day breakfasts are common, you don’t even have to be a morning person. All aboard the brunch bandwagon, calling at seven of Budapest’s best brekkie spots that all tick the taste box.