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Our Big Summer Adventure Part IX: Lost in Tangier's Souks

Hey there friends! Welcome to the next chapter of our Big Summer Adventure! If you missed the previous posts, be sure to catch up on our adventures across Southern Europe in the Travel with Family section. This was our first morning in Tangier. We had arrived the previous day after crossing the Strait of Gibraltar by ferry from Tarifa, Spain. Between our visit to Cap Spartel, where the Atlantic Ocean meets the Mediterranean Sea, and the rather eventful night we experienced af

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Our Big Summer Adventure Part VIII: Crossing Continents by Boat

Hey there friends! Welcome to the next chapter of our Big Summer Adventure! If you missed the previous posts, be sure to catch up on our adventures through Southern Europe in the Travel with Family section. When we left off, our days in cosmopolitan Marbella had come to an end. We were leaving behind crystal-clear waters, beachside relaxation, and the fairy-tale charm of Marbella's Old Town. But our next destination would be unlike any other. This time, we wouldn't simply be

Oct 197 min read

Our Big Summer Adventure Part VII: The Fairy-Tale Old Town of Marbella

Hello friends! Welcome back to the second post dedicated to Marbella, one of the destinations we had the pleasure of discovering during our big summer adventure. In the previous post, I shared our experience staying in Playa Real, enjoying Marbella's beaches, and exploring the laid-back atmosphere of Elviria. But today, I would like to dedicate an entire post to a place that completely stole my heart: Marbella Old Town. It was so enchanting that I felt it deserved a story of

Oct 125 min read

Our Big Summer Adventure Part VI: Marbella – Is It Worth the Hype?

Hello friends! Welcome back to the next chapter of our big summer adventure! Our travel plan for the summer had been carefully balanced. We wanted to combine city exploration with relaxing beach escapes. After discovering Lisbon's vibrant neighborhoods, we enjoyed resort life in Lagos. Then came magical Seville, which completely stole our hearts and set the bar incredibly high. Now it was time for another famous destination. Marbella. A name that instantly brings to mind imag

Oct 55 min read

My Montreal Part II: Spend an Inspirational Morning with Me in Montreal's Golden Square Mile

Hey there friends! Last Friday, I had the morning off. One of those rare and precious days when everyone else is busy with work, school, and pre-school, while I am unexpectedly gifted a few hours entirely to myself. I was determined to make the most of them. I could finally finish my seasonal wardrobe project, which inevitably turns into a week-long operation involving sorting, storing, washing, decluttering, organizing, and wondering why children seem to outgrow perfectly go

Oct 25 min read

Our Big Summer Adventure Part V: Wandering in the Queen of Andalusia at the crack of dawn

Hey there friends! Continuing from my previous post, our first day in Seville had left such a strong impression on me that I decided to wake up ridiculously early the next morning and explore as much of the Queen of Andalusia as possible before the merciless July heat took over the city. So, I set my alarm for 6 a.m. Yes, dear readers. I actually did it. To my own surprise, I woke up happy and excited. I took a shower and slowly enjoyed an espresso while the rest of the famil

Sep 285 min read

Our Big Summer Adventure Part IV: Seville Stole My Heart. Love at First Sight in Andalusia

Hey there friends! Welcome to the next chapter of our Big Summer Adventure! I have been longing to write this post, and the reason is simple: I fell deeply in love with this destination. Out of all the places we visited during our summer trip, this was my personal favorite. We had been happily soaking up the relaxed atmosphere and natural beauty of Lagos after our adventurous beginning in Lisbon. Saying goodbye to Portugal with mixed feelings, we prepared for our next destina

Sep 215 min read

Our Big Summer Adventure Part III: Benagil, Boats and Piña Colada: One Perfect Algarve Experience

Hey there firiends! Welcome to the third chapter of our Big Summer Adventure. Last week, we explored the stunning beaches of Lagos, the charming Algarve town that completely stole our hearts. However, I quickly realized that one article simply wasn't enough to contain all my enthusiasm for this beautiful corner of Portugal. Today, I want to take you along for one of the most memorable experiences of our entire trip and an activity I would recommend without hesitation to anyon

Sep 145 min read

Our Big Summer Adventure Part II: Lagos and the Wild Beauty of Portugal's Algarve

Hey there friends! Welcome to the second chapter of our Big Summer Adventure. After our eventful first day in Lisbon, we woke up ready for the next part of our journey. Lisbon While Daddy and our eldest son headed out to pick up the rental car, the younger children and I enjoyed a little more time in the beautiful Lisbon apartment we had fallen in love with. (If you missed it, you can read all about our dramatic first day in Lisbon in my previous post!) Soon, bags packed and

Sep 76 min read

Our Big Summer Adventure Part I: Lisbon in One Day, 3 Kids, 40°C, and a Trip to the Emergency Room

Hey there friends! Welcome to the first chapter of our Big Summer Adventure! I'm not going to lie. Our vacation got off to a rather dramatic start. While we were already seated on the airplane, ready for takeoff, an announcement came over the speakers. Due to a technical issue, the flight could not depart, and all passengers would need to return to Montréal Airport. Just like that, our vacation was postponed. When we were informed that the flight would leave the following day

Aug 317 min read

Our Big Summer Adventure : 3 Countries. 2 Continents. 23 Days. 3 Kids. 2 Adults.

Hey there, friends! This summer, we did something a little crazy—at least by our family's standards. We embarked on our biggest family adventure ever: 23 days, 3 countries, 2 continents, 3 children, and countless unforgettable memories. Looking back, I’m still in awe of how we pulled it off. The Journey Begins There were airplanes, rental cars, tourist buses, boats, and more suitcases than I care to remember. We explored bustling capitals and peaceful seaside towns. We stayed

Aug 282 min read

My Montreal, Part I: A Perfect Mom & Son Day at Place des Arts

Hey there mamas! As August quietly prepares to leave us in just a few days and our big family summer adventure officially becomes a collection of memories, I finally realized what it is that I love most about traveling. Sure, I love the beaches, the crystal-clear waters, the excitement of discovering new places, and the pure luxury of eating delicious food that somebody else cooked. But what I love most is the atmosphere. The feeling of wandering aimlessly through unfamiliar

Aug 244 min read

My Favorite Travel Products for Long Flights with Kids (Tested by a Mom of 3)

Hey there mamas! There are two types of parents. The first group boards a long-haul flight looking calm, organized, and surprisingly relaxed. The second group is carrying three backpacks, looking for passports at the gate, wondering whether their child will sleep, eat, cry, spill juice, or all four simultaneously. I belong somewhere in between. After years of traveling as a family, crossing oceans, changing time zones, and surviving flights that felt longer than some relation

Aug 143 min read

The Official Family Vacation Packing List (From a Mom Who Takes Lists Very Seriously)

Hey there mamas! I have finally done it. I avoided writing this post last year because, quite frankly, the task felt far too overwhelming even for me, and that's saying something considering I belong to the proud category of people who find lists not only useful but genuinely comforting. Some people meditate. Some people journal. I make lists. And before you judge me, let me tell you that a good vacation packing list can be the difference between a relaxing family trip and bu

Jul 314 min read

My Morocco Part I: The lush valley of Ourika

Hey there friends! As the temperature here in Quebec remains stubbornly glued at a merciless –25°C (yes, minus ), every Mediterranean cell in my body has filed an official complaint. I’ve shifted into survival mode, dreaming of sun‑drenched places and palm trees. So today, I’m taking you somewhere special. Somewhere that held my hand when I almost died climbing a slippery rock, somewhere with tagines so good they could resurrect you, somewhere that smells like fresh bread, ri

Feb 103 min read

From –36°C to Paradise: A Day at Vitáli, Andros

Hey there friends! Last Saturday, while casually checking the weather app (big mistake), I genuinely thought my eyes were playing tricks on me. –26°C. Feels like –36°C . Let me write that again, slowly, for dramatic effect: MINUS. THIRTY. SIX. Since we moved to Canada seven years ago, this was officially the coldest day we’ve ever experienced. And to be fair, it wasn’t just Quebec suffering — a large part of North America has been battling extreme cold, snowstorms, and ice

Jan 264 min read

From Greece to Quebec: Embracing the Four Seasons

Hey there friends! People often ask me: “How does it feel to have emigrated from Greece to Quebec, Canada, in terms of climate?” After answering this question hundreds of times, I’ve realized that most people expect me to say something like: “I hate the cold. Greece is paradise. I wish I had never left.” And yet, my answer surprises them every time: “Of course, I miss my country of origin and my family. But I am deeply grateful to be here, because I have the privilege of expe

Dec 15, 20252 min read

A Sunday Affair at Atwater Market: Where Glowing Pumpkins Meet Cozy Vibes

Hey there friends! One of the latest sunny Sundays, before snow starts hitting hard in Québec, we decided to take profit of the golden crisp weather and make a stroll to the infamous Atwater Market . Picture this: three kids bundled up like mini marshmallows, their father playing the role of chief navigator, me clutching my reusable tote like a warrior heading into battle and the promise of buttery croissants guiding our steps. Atwater Market isn’t just a market—it’s a sensor

Nov 24, 20252 min read

My Athens, Part III: A Romantic Farewell

Hey there friends! Here comes my third suggested itinerary—a way to see Athens through the eyes of someone who calls it home. After two long, beautiful walks through the heart of Athens (check out my previous posts!), I still couldn’t get enough of the city I grew up in. Even though I spent part of my vacation on the Greek islands—soaking in the crystal-clear sea, breathing the pure Mediterranean air, and indulging in irresistible local flavors—Athens kept calling me back. Li

Nov 10, 20253 min read

My Athens Part II: Athens After Sunset

Hey there friends! Just one day after my first big city tour (see my previous post about Athens), I felt a surge of excitement—an irresistible urge to rediscover my beloved city. Athens, with all its layers of history and emotion, was calling me again. This time, I stepped out around 7 p.m.. The heat still lingered, the temperature hovering in the high thirties, but the golden light of the late afternoon sun softened the atmosphere. A whisper of breeze made the walk more bear

Oct 31, 20253 min read

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