From royals to rock ’n’ roll legends, discover Ireland’s best castle stays, with tips on what to wear, what to spend and how to choose a castle that suits your regal style. When I was little, my mother used to accuse me of behaving as if I thought I was the Queen of Sheba. And […] Read more…
From jousting knights in Ballarat to samurai in Japan and dinner in a Scottish dungeon, we share 15 castle stays bringing storybook adventures to life for families, plus tips on what to pack, what to budget and how to choose your own royal retreat. Show me a kid who doesn’t want to sleep in a […] Read more…
A stay at Ballynahinch Castle Hotel is like slipping into the pages of a living history book, where the lines between dreams and reality blur in the most enchanting way. The vivid remnants of a surreal dream linger. Grand castle halls filled with laughter, fierce chieftains, a swashbuckling pirate queen, a politician and animal activist […] Read more…
Updated July 2026 From a seaweed bath overlooking the River Moy in Ballina to foraging for edible seaweed on Sligo’s Strandhill beach, discover why Ireland’s west coast has been hooked on seaweed for centuries on this journey along the Wild Atlantic Way. Viscous tendrils of seaweed curl around my ankles, dragging me deeper and deeper […] Read more…
We immerse ourselves into the history of music at seven of the best musical experiences in Vienna with kids A city with a rich cultural history and a vibrant music scene, Vienna is a wonderful destination for families looking to experience the best of classical and contemporary music. Here we drag Raff away from eating […] Read more…
From its grand architecture, art and music to its food and fairy tale attractions, here’s how to spend 48 hours in Vienna with kids. Vienna is a true feast for the senses. A city that invites visitors to step back to a time when soulful strings and haunting vibratos echoed through grand buildings, and art […] Read more…
Enjoy a hearty plate of gooey Austrian goodness at home, with our recipe for Käsespätzle. You can’t go too far wrong with pasta and cheese but my very hungry travellers have become mac and cheese aficionados, rating plates of the steaming comfort food wherever we roam. Happily, my own rich and decadent version has remained […] Read more…
Updated October 2026 Arty, a little eccentric and staffed by some of the nicest people in town, Radisson RED Vienna brings a splash of colour to Leopoldstadt’s Danube Canal. Expect river view rooms, a breakfast worth setting an alarm for, a buzzing rooftop bar with views across the city and a metro station right at […] Read more…
: From Strudel to Schnitzel, gallivanting glutton Raff shares his top tips on the best food to eat in Vienna and where to taste it. Vienna is beloved by families for its rich history, awesome culture, inspiring music history, vintage theme parks, and stunning architecture. Seriously, the place is so stupidly pretty that it left […] Read more…
We delve into the fascinating history of music and sound at Vienna’s five storey, interactive museum of music, Haus der Musik. I love everything about music, and while I’m admittedly more Hendrix than Haydn, when I heard we were heading off to explore all the beauty and fun of Vienna, home of the OG rockstars […] Read more…
A visit to Vienna’s historic Prater Vienna with kids delivered a delightful day of thrills, spills and squealing fun. A large public park in Vienna’s lovely second district, Leopoldstad, The Prater is a gorgeous green space of flat meadows and woodland that is particularly popular with cyclists. It’s also home to the most famous amusement […] Read more…
Italy’s enchanting Ravenna is a treasure chest of art, history and culture and though it may not be as famous as Rome, Florence or Venice, it’s a little slice of heaven for art lovers, literature lovers and history nuts. And, as it turns out, gluttonous seafood loving pre-schoolers. The extraordinary little city was once the capital of […] Read more…
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Hey, I’m Aleney! A mum, award-winning travel writer, magazine editor and gallivanting glutton. He’s Raff, the “boy” in boyeatsworld, and a fearless foodie, adventurer and eco-warrior. Along with his all-singing, all-dancing, all-adventurous sister, Sugarpuff, we’re exploring the world’s colour, culture and cuisine on a food safari for the junior set.
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