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Venice for Children

Alexa Ray Only-Be, Practical Guide to Venice, Venetian

There are many destinations to visit this summer. The beach, the countryside, historic cities etc. Many opportunities await you during the holiday season to be discovered, while exploring a new world of experiences; ranging from food, rides, romances and drinks. Traveling is to recognize yourself as a different person in a whole new place. When you reach the age to start a family, surely you’ll realize that in addition to live with our family, we also have to travel with them. What a surprise! The truth is that as with many other changes in life, exploring the world with children can be a wonderful and enriching experience for both parents and children. When it comes to a city like Venice, you can find many options that will make your children and yourself to spend a fantastic time! Among the most famous “family friendly” restaurants in Venice, there is “Al Vaporetto”, which is located on the way to Campo Manin. Their dessert menu is very delicious to please your children, especially their cakes, and pies of different flavors. In this restaurant, apart of the several vegetarian options you’ll also find Pizza and spaghetti. Another very good option if you want to have a fun family time is “Pizza con Gusto”, which serves delicious pizzas in the Lido area. In Lido, you can also rent bikes with your children, you’ll be at the fingertips of the sea, so, don’t miss the opportunity to go with your kids to the beach and play around in the sand. The sea has always given joy to children and adults. To arise the curiosity... read more

The Day of St. Stephen in Budapest

Mónica Boixeda Budapester, Only-Be

This is the day that Hungarians celebrate the founding of their country by Stephen I, the man who in the early eleventh century brought together all the Magyar tribes under one nation, becoming the first king ofHungary. After his death, he was canonized onAugust 20, 1083, becoming known as St. Stephen. During this holiday a multitude of activities take place across the country, although the most popular one are in the capital, Budapest, where besides the usual political celebrations a wide range of activities designed for the whole family are held, including an amazing fireworks display on the banks of the river Danube at night. The celebrations start every year around8.30 amwith the hoisting of the flag in front of the Hungarian Parliament and continue through the night with all kinds of activities, including traditional dance, craft markets or the Court of St. Stephen, a historic courtyard popular with families, which takes place inKossuth Squarefrom11 amto9 pm. Here children can learn how the ancient Hungarians made their tents or how they made their bows. Furthermore, this day also marks the Red Bull Air Race, an air show featuring several famous pilots, including Hungarian Peter Bessenyei. They use their amazing skills to maneuver through the air and under the bridges of theDanuberiver at breakneck speeds, making this show one of the day’s most exciting. But for those who prefer grounded vehicles there is also the Wheel Festival, another spectacular show takes place onAndrássy Avenuebetween 2 and6 pm. It includes an extensive bicycle-related program, including, for example, a trial competition for professionals as well as amateurs. Attendees also have the opportunity... read more

The lakes of Rome

Mónica Boixeda Only-Be, Roman

Tourists who go often to Rome know what they´re doing. Rome is a great cultural, artistic and leisure centre at the disposal of all those who want to have fun in their free time. We all know its Roman remains, the Vatican and its villas with gardens. Today, we´re going to escape from all Roman cliches and go a few miles outside the city to arrive to these two lesser-known gems of the Lazio region. The lakes of Bracciano, Martignano, Albano and Di Nemi are just a few of the places favoured by Romans to spend a day of fun, whether it´s with their family or their partner. Let´s begin with the biggest of them all, Bracciano. It´s located in the northeast, some 20 miles from Rome. Anyone can get there by road in barely 20 minutes. It´s a lake of volcanic origin and, as it usually happens in these cases, the perimeter is circular. There are routes for volcanology lovers which go around different craters and prints of the evident volcanic activity that took place here thousands of years ago. Lake Bracciano has over 18 miles of coast and three cities grew around its waters, Bracciano, Anguillara Sabazia and Trevignano Romano. Tourism linked to water sports is a rich source of income for the inhabitants of this area. You can enjoy its beaches and canoe rides on its crystalline waters. Bracciano is the water feeder of rRome, that´s why contamination control is very strict and motorized boats are not allowed. One of the main incentives are its restaurants. In them, you can enjoy fresh dish recently fished out of the lake and various types of seafood, an excellent choice... read more